Our next activity was the Marshmallow Drop at Elizabeth Park on Good Friday. A helicopter flies right over the park and drops what seems like millions of marshmallows. Then the kids storm the field to pick up as many as they can. The marshmallows aren't for eating....once we had some for Grant and Sarah we got into a long line and traded in the marshmallows for an Easter prize (crayons and a coloring book). The Easter Bunny did make an appearance, but Sarah made it quite clear that she didn't want to get near him. She kept talking about the Easter Bunny and Easter Frog (who knew?) that we saw at last year's egg hunt. They freaked her out then and apparently left a lasting impression. She also kept looking for her friend Max Joyner because he was at last year's egg hunt too. I wish Max were there too, but he still lives in Kirksville. The Marshmallow Drop was a lot of fun, but next year we'll be sure to dress a lot warmer. Luckily we live so close to the park that once we had our prize we were back home in just minutes.
The helicopter dropping all the marshmallows...definitely Grant's favorite part.
Grant & Sarah (she's the one in a dress over her jeans...it's her latest stage) running to get their muddy marshmallows.The next Easter activity was the quarterly Primary Activity. The Primary had arranged to have four people from the scriptures "visit" the children. They all shared their stories, testimonies of Christ's life, and the importance of the resurrection and atonement. It was a very neat activity and I was pleased that Sarah responded so well to it. A quick tender story: one of the "visitors" was the woman who touched the robe of Jesus and her lifelong sickness was healed. The woman then asked the group if they ever felt Jesus' love help them. Sarah leaned over to me and whispered that He did help her to learn how to use the potty. I love that even in her short little life Sarah is gaining her own testimony of the Savior.
I love this one. Grant is actually looking over at the dog down the street.
I love Grant's outfit. I bought it all last summer and was so excited to pull it out for Easter. The sad thing is that when I put the saddle shoes on Grant he bucked like crazy. I still shoved his feet in and he wore the shoes for church. When we finally took them off his feet were completely red. Poor guy...looks like he needs new church shoes.
I just love this one...these two love playing together and I think this is an adorable shot.
Easter Sunday started with finding hidden baskets and a small easter egg hunt at home. Then we went to church, had naps, and went to an Easter dinner at a friend's house. I made the traditional bunny cake and the kids had a great time decorating it. We had another egg hunt. Grant was much more interested in opening the eggs as he found them, but Sarah proved to be a great hunter...must take after her daddy! It's so nice to have great friends in the area to celebrate holidays with.
The traditional bunny cake...the kids couldn't get enough candy and junk on it. I didn't even get a piece--actually, I didn't even want a piece. But the kids sure loved it!
No one had plates--they all just dug in.
Love that face....full of bunny cake and couldn't be happier
Grant wanted to open each egg as he found it. I also love that he still had a car in his hand the whole time. 
Sarah was an old pro this year....check out that speed!Since we didn't dye eggs as a family before Easter, we did it for Family Home Evening after. I was actually very impressed with Steve's level of dedication and skill. Apparently, he takes egg dying very seriously and it shows! We chose to take the kids' clothes off due to what happened when we dyed eggs with our friends.
Sarah loved helping Steve put the wrap on the eggs in boiling water.
Grant was just happy to have a plastic egg filled with chocolate.
I love how Sarah is looking up at Steve in this one.
Concentrating.
And the finished product.
2 comments:
So fun! I've never really liked dying eggs, so we never do it - is that terrible? I love the pants with dress look - it's one my daughter picks almost daily. I usually ask her if she wants to wear pants or a dress and she 99% of the time says she wants pants AND a dress!
awwww she remembered max from last year's egg hunt?! that's so sweet. i can't believe the memories these little kids have. i can't wait to see you guys again. i guess we'll for sure see you when you come next year for graduation, right?
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