Easter at the cabin

Easter on vacation on Conference Weekend makes things a little busy but ‘oh, so fun!’  The kids knew they weren’t allowed downstairs where the game tables were until Grandma and Grandpa woke up.  On Easter morning they waited in the family room but ‘accidently’ took peeks down the curly stairs and were surprised by Easter baskets waiting for them on the pool table.  No hiding this year!  We gathered in the family room and listened to Chris tell about priesthood session before heading down to check out the baskets.  The Easter bunny was especially extravagant this year and got all the kids ‘travel toys’ for all the upcoming flights we have.

 

Ryan and Katie got a personal DVD player to watch movies as they travel.

Emily got a Diji – an educational game system with a Tinkerbell game.  Megan got a Leapster2 – an education game system with a Princess game. They were both thrilled!

Luke got Toy Story, lots of candy and a bubble gun which he thoroughly enjoyed out on the deck.  Now we know Luke’s favorite candy is Reese’ Peanut Butter cups.  I’m surprised he didn’t get sick.

Matthew got Toy Story 2 and a basket full of candy which he really wasn’t supposed to eat.  Keeping the candy AND the wrappers away from his little fingers was quite the task. There were Easter eggs hidden all over the bottom floor as well, only this year instead of jelly beans or coins they had puzzle pieces.  The kids found as many as they could and began working on the puzzle to see if they’d found all the pieces.  They had to really search around for the last few and most of the kids decided they’d rather eat chocolate than finish the puzzle anyway.  After eating a breakfast’s worth of candy we went upstairs to eat potatoes, sausage, eggs and cheese out on the deck.  We love that our first session of Conference doesn’t start until noon!