What a beautiful Easter sunday. Everything felt clean and new. Church was wonderful. I know that all who attended felt the truth in all it's simplicity that Jesus truly is our Savior. He lived and died for us and was ressurected. What a precious gift to know something is true without doubt. I thought this quote by the prophet Spencer W. Kimball was so powerful. "He has given the key. You may know. You need not be in doubt... The necessary procedure is: study, think, pray, and do. Revelation is the key. God will make it known to you once you have capitulated and have become humble and receptive. Having dropped all pride of your mental stature, having acknowledged before God your confusion, having subjected your egotism, and having surrendered yourself to the teaching of the Holy spirit, you are ready to begin to learn." I love that. Here are some other things that have brought me happiness this easter (smile). I bought my favorite spring flower, hydrangeas in pink (in the background). 
Love this little bunny. 3.99 at target. what a deal. As were my little birdie salt and pepper shakers.
The Walkers brought this sweet gift with them and i love it.
I was very eggcited (ha ha) about my new egg place card holders and colorful napkins (a Frys puchase at 10:30 pm easter eve, nothing like last minute planning). The cake in the background was made for us by a couple in our ward that our family helped in weeding their yard yesterday. This was seriously one of my favorite family experiences of all time. To see all of my kids with their bags, screwdrivers and gloves weeding away, all of us working together brought such joy to my heart. When this sweet friend of ours presented the cake to my kids as her thank you and with tears expressed her gratitude my kids were so touched. They all embraced her, a big group hug. Definitely the best Easter experience. We gave up doing the community Easter egg hunt to do it, and there were no complaints from anyone. Definitely a tradition to carry on. .jpg)
Last but not least. We had over 4 of the 8 walker kids. Their hardworking, incredible single mom had to work. We really enjoyed having them, and getting to know them better. They are so much fun! Look at how small Rachel looks next to Jeremy who is only 13. Cracks me up. So borrowing Mrs. Bennet's words, "God has been very good to us." and that is the truth!
3 comments:
i love all your little details, so cute!
This is so pretty! I love your name card holders!
buona pasqua!!!! it looks like you had a wonderful one! loved seeing all of your fun pictures of eggs, children, table settings, guests, etc...and of course also enjoyed reading about it too. what inspired you to pull weeds from your neighbors yard? what a great idea to do some service before easter. also loved how you had the walker kids over for easter dinner. how kind hearted and thoughtful you always are. also, loved your quote from sunday's lesson on personal testimony. it's funny, but when the rs teacher read that quote (i wasn't following along in a book either) i instantly loved it and then it was there on your blog...i love how the church has all the same lessons throughout the world. another testament to me that the church is true because it's done in an oderly and organized manner and most importantly--it's all the same teachings. (i could go on and on:)) alora, our easter felt like christmas. it was a white one! yep, we didn't have a white christmas but we had a white easter! no one wore their easter dresses or attire. we were wearing tights, sweaters, and boots!!!! (fine with me since my legs are as white as the snow) i need to do better at taking pictures like you. thought about you and cosenza and pasquetta and picnics and it's april which means that was the month we returned home from italy. how many years has it been? 14??? have a great day!!! love, nancy
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