It was a great Easter weekend. Though I wasn't prepared for any traditional activities (egg hunts, Easter dresses, Sunday dinner, Easter baskets . . . ) the important thing was that we enjoyed the day together and had some time to think about what we're truly grateful for. Maybe because we weren't busy doing so many other things we really enjoyed Sunday afternoon. The Missionaries came over for dessert, some friends stopped by and we were able to visit with parents. I am so thankful for our little apartment, the friend's we've made, our family, and so very much for the Savior. Ironically I was asked to give the closing prayer in Sacrament meeting. I was so thankful for the chance to collect my thoughts and have a few minutes to focus on His sacrifice and resurrection. I'm grateful for the little reminders we get, like an invitation to pray, to remember and give thanks.
Beyond that, Mary and I have been playing a new game all day . . . re-hiding empty eggs all over the house. She rolls her little doll stroller around to collect the eggs. Very cute.
Mary's first Easter Egg Hunt was this weekend. She displayed vast amounts of intelligence, quick learning and self control. She carefully picked up each of her eggs and didn't take any others. Her eggs were purple with white polka-dots. She found all of them and choose hers even if it was next to another egg, even plain purple ones. I was really impressed.
