Happy Easter!

This Easter was so fun because my sister and her family were here from California. We got together with the whole family for a fun Easter Sunday dinner. It was such a beautiful sunny day, so appropriate for this holiday. At church Lukas gave a talk about resurrection and as I was helping him (ok, doing it for him) I learned so much about Jesus and his Atonement and resurrection. I think I have decided that this is my new favorite holiday. I love the focus on Jesus' resurrection and the hope and joy that come from it. It has a whole new meaning to me this time. I really felt the Savior's love as I thought of Him coming to this earth to live as we live and experience what we experience. All so that he can relate and understand our heartache and sorrow and pain. My heart is overflowing with joy as I think of the gift He gave as He overcame death and suffered for the sins of all mankind. I am grateful for that knowledge. And I LOVE EASTER!!! Saturday I colored eggs with the boys and we made frosted Easter cookies. The boys woke up to full baskets and hidden candy everywhere. It was fun to see their faces and the excitement they felt. Oh, to be a kid! Pat was just as excited, too.