We started our Easter celebrations on Saturday this year. First, Dawson had his last soccer game of the season. They won big time and finished out their season undefeated! Dawson has improved so much and it's been so fun to watch him play. It's hard to believe that other than a couple of tournaments, there won't be anymore soccer until the fall. He's been playing since September non-stop and I've gotten pretty used to it!! The only downfall of the day was that my camera wouldn't work. I planned on taking lots of pictures since it was nice out and I was so bummed.
After the game, we went to hang out at Dana's parents since Ketra & Kevin and the kids were in town. We had an Easter egg hunt, they got baskets from Grandma and Grandpa and then had a great Easter dinner. It was very laid back and relaxing. The kids played and has a blast and we finished the day by painting all the girls fingernails and toenails. It was a lot of fun!
We woke up Easter morning and the kids went through their baskets. The only candy type thing they got was a wind up chicken that laid "eggs" which was actually bubble gum. They each got a new book, a toy of some kind and some little stuff. They loved their baskets! We then got ready for church, which is no small task, and headed out. Dana and I had children's church which was a lot of fun with all the kids. After church, we went to Sara and Dusty's house and had another delicious Easter meal. The guys hid the eggs and the kids had another Easter egg hunt. The younger and older kids hunted separately so the dads made the older ones really hunt for their eggs...especially the money eggs! Just imagine how many hiding spots there are in an orchard!!
We hung out most of the day while the kids played and rode the motorcycles. It was a lovely Easter Sunday. The only sad part was that my camera still wasn't working so other than any shots my sisters may have gotten, I don't have any Easter pictures. It's times like those I really wish I had a small point and shoot camera as a back up. Oh well! I was telling my family on Sunday that each time we I get through another holiday, I appreciate my mom even more. Growing up, I had no idea how much time and effort goes into each holiday (grocery shopping, making the food, outfits, presents, and so on!). So, thanks mom for the many, many, special holiday's you made for us kids. Now I can see how much work it really was!! :)
I loved being there for Dawson's last game!! He's always fun to watch.....so serious though! Hmm, wonder where that comes from? :) Lovely Easter Day!! Good, good, food and fun!! We so missed our Boise Bunch though..........;( Maybe next year. Although 14-17 little ones hunting eggs in the orchard...yikes!! But yeah, lets do it! Yes, holidays are tuff on moms but soooooo worth the joy in our little ones hearts!! Love you!
Posted by: mom | April 14, 2009 at 10:35 AM
Sounds like a fun weekend! I agree with your mom...the work is worth the joy for the kids!
Posted by: Hannah | April 14, 2009 at 11:50 AM
Way to go Dawson on an awesome soccer season!
You had a very busy, but fun weekend! I loved reading about your Easter celebrations. We missed you guys on Sunday. I won't tell my kids that you were all together riding motorcycles. :) I would've loved to watch the egg hunt in the orchard. How awesome! Bummer your camera wasn't working. I was hoping to see some pictures on here. I guess I'll have to wait for Sam to post some. Love you and miss you!
Posted by: Chris | April 14, 2009 at 12:54 PM
Sounds like lots of fun! I was thinking that children's church on Easter would be fun...getting to see all the cute Easter outfits.
Posted by: Jodi | April 14, 2009 at 02:05 PM
I love reading about your family...it reminds me of ours!! Lots of kids and fun!
Posted by: Abby | April 14, 2009 at 06:48 PM
That's smart to have the younger & older kids hunt seperately. With "only" 7 grandkids my mom just writes their names on their eggs so they each end up with the same amount. The guys hide them though so sometimes it's a little harder for the older bunch.
I'm glad you guys had a great Easter weekend!
Posted by: Kelly | April 14, 2009 at 07:03 PM
Sounds like a great Easter! Loved looking at the pictures on Sam's (or was it Sara's???) blog. You guys are such a beautiful family!
Posted by: andrea f. | April 16, 2009 at 01:46 PM
Sounds like a great Easter Weekend! I agree with you on the mom thing-Sounds like both are mom's are the "go all out" type!- and it is much appreciated.
Posted by: Becky | April 22, 2009 at 02:14 PM