Whirlwind of a Weekend!

Well, I hate admitting this to anybody, or nobody, for that matter, that reads this. But, I was not thrilled that Easter fell on Conference weekend. I know, and understand that it is a perfect fit for the weekend to revolve around Christ, and what we can gain from conference. However, it sure made it even harder to have the time to actually listen to any of conference in order to gain more knowledge. Between all the egg hunts, and family events, and so much more, I sure ended the weekend feeling exhausted, and sad that I didn't hear more of conference.
Having that said, now I can go into the weekend events. I'm still pretty tired from it all, so it won't be very descriptive of the entire weekend, but, like normal, there are a lot of pictures...

My Aunt Sarah, (on my hubbys side), brought her boys over for a little Easter egg hunt of our own, and it was so much fun! We started this a couple of years ago, so now the boys all look forward to it. It almost didn't happen, until last minute she found out she was off work, so we pulled it off!

Logan, Austin, Luke, & Jack

I added this picture cause it was the only one I got with Sadie in it that day, and I thought it was hilarious that as soon as I put her with them, she immediately took candy out of their baskets.

Boys will be boys
(I mainly liked the mountains in the bottom pic)

We lucked out, and actually had good enough weather to have the hunt outside, and then go on a little walk around our yard and greenhouses.

Palmyra Easter Egg Hunt

This is also something fun I look forward to every year. My friend, Robyn and I, take charge of the "community hunt". It turned out awesome because so many people are always willing to help out in any way they can. The food is always amazing, and with all the money donations we get, we are always able to hold a drawing for prizes, and pay for all the food people prepare for it. Robyn and I are in charge, but with all the help people offer, we don't usually have to actually do much. It just all comes together perfectly. I hope for my kids sake, we can continue this year after year.

(Sadie won the bunny ears, so funny)

Mower Easter Egg Hunt

Austin, Cash, Sadie, Talon, & Logan
(The youngest of the Mower clan, waiting to start the hunt)

Clayton Easter Egg Hunt

All the Clayton grand kids anxiously awaiting

Craft Time (Bird's nests)

We ran out of time this year to get around to coloring eggs, but I did try this with the kids, and they loved it. It was fun, and the boys wanted to do it again, so I would call that a success!!

I didn't get pictures of the kids Easter morning with their baskets, but you can imagine, they got plenty! I also didn't get pictures of "girls night out" during priesthood conference. Oh well, I'm pretty sure I take enough of other things to make up for it. :)
I'm excited to read the Conference talks since I missed out on them, and my goal for next conference is to try not to plan anything else that weekend, and dedicate myself to our leaders of the church. I know I need to change a lot in my life, and I hate missing out on all their great advice and spirit they bring to the sessions. Maybe after I read them, I'll do a post on what I learned. :)