Easter turned out to be a sunny day here. Not something we get this time of year but the sun shining was something we were grateful for. Although the sun was shining the wind was blowing.
Grandma Tam planned a lot of games for the kids. It was great for us and fun for everyone to jump rope, hoola hoop, koosh dodge ball and build marshmallow towers. Our camera is on the fritz so we were so glad that she brought her camera too. The picture below is someone taking pictures from the car because it was so windy. This we have determined is our before picture! Not sure if we will call it our before pie picture or just a before picture?????
The jump rope contest seemed to be the favorite. Krystal was holding out for the win until Laura decided to try again and won with 1 min 19 sec. Even some of the big kids tried, cousin Pat did a lot better then we expected.
After everyone went home the kids reminded us that the Easter Bunny hadn't come yet. Instead of us hiding the baskets they each got to hide one of the other kids baskets. It was fun watching them try to bribe each other and give clues. 
So another Easter day has come and gone with the fun and the traditions. But we must always remember the true meaning of Easter. With Christ resurrection it has offered us all a new beginning and a chance at eternal life. So even though dying eggs and family fun is great hopefully we can remember what Easter is really about.
