Easter Eggstravaganza

This morning we awoke to some eggstra excitement in our house as the Easter Bunny had visited during the night. He had strategically placed eggs all around the main floor of our house - Kinsey and Van had soooooo much fun finding them. The Easter baskets were definitely the highlight this morning - and the chocolate bunnies were the favorite items. (I must admit - they had been practicing hiding eggs and finding them all week - so they were well-prepared for this big event.) Our hard-boiled eggs were decorated yesterday in-between conference with Disney Princess stickers - Oh, so fun. We started breakfast with my Dad's FAMOUS French Toast recipe - we call it General Conference French Toast - because we always make it then! Mmmmmm Delicious TRADITIONS!!

We are preparing for a very special Easter Dinner tonight with some friends of ours -Blair & Misty Weed who have four children. We are making a Juicy Ham, Jerusalem Artichoke & Spinach Dip with baguette slices, Creamed Peas and Potatoes, Steamed Carrots(with green tops still on - so we feel like rabbits in the garden), Homemade Rolls and an incredibly delicious Trifle. We have some cute activity sheets for the kids - adorable placecards that look like nests - see the cute pics! And of course - we are going to talk about the real story of Easter - can hardly wait!! What a beautiful way to spend a Sunday - (especially when you include General Conference!)

We are excited as this is our first Easter Dinner away from home - we miss our families - but it will be so much fun to begin to make our own traditions.