Easter bunny revealed........Rylan!?

Easter is never the same twice at our house. I have always detested the commercialism of holidays and this one is no different. I mean come on.......an Easter bunny? My kids have never believed in it. Am I a grinch? They haven't seemed to mind. Well........in comes Mae. She ADORES bunnies. Just loves loves loves them. That and she is a pleasure to give things to. She gets so excited. When I grew up, Easter meant a new dress and a basket full of candy and presents. Last year, I gave the kids each a pot and a packet of seeds to celebrate spring, rebirth. Did they ever plant said seeds? Well our new plan this year was to let Rylan play the Easter Bunny. He painted all the eggs himself, filled the baskets and even did a little hopping around.
I couldn't exclude a book for each child. I am afterall "me".


On to the most special part of our day today. Myron and best friend Liam were ordained into the Aaronic Priesthood today at church. These two boys have the sweetest spirits and are such great examples to each other. Myron waited a whole month for Liam to turn 12 so that they could receive it together. Dads gave beautiful blessings and moms each teared respectively.
You can just feel their sweet spirits by just looking at their smiles. I wish I had some photos of them from 6 years ago. I'll have to dig around and upload later. I can't help but think of the song "This little light of mine" when I think about Myron.
After church and a nice nap, we headed over to our good friends house for Easter dinner.
It is always a good time when we spend time together. We have been good friends for many years and they (among many other families here) have become our family.
Dax organized an egg hunt downstairs for the kids.
It was a great day and I am happy to have some quiet time to ponder what today is truly about.
Happy Easter to everyone.