A LITTLE EASTER AT THE DICKSONS

We don't have a big backyard, but it is big enough for an Easter Egg Hunt for four kids, ages 12 to 21 months. First the dads hide tons of plastic eggs and chocolate rabbits.

Then it is into the hunt--the big kids making sure the younger ones get their fair share.

Bailey treads the narrow path for the prize.

Mackenzie heads off on her own as Adam approves.

Kayla looks through the bushes.

Mom is there to hold the treasure.

Always time for a smile from Bailey.

Ethan really gets into it!

Dad holds the find and encourages him on.

Bailey has a height advantage and bright eyes.

Papa gives a hint...

...and Mackenzie beams at the outcome.

Kayla finds a hard one.

Bailey evens up the take. She is so generous.

Ethan is happy to eat it now. This is his "smile."

Time to enjoy and compare.

Another taste.

Easter is such a nice time for family!

What a nice day! We loved Conference. We had our family for a nice Sunday dinner. We got to enjoy the children having fun looking for candy. We laughed and talked and had a little carrot cake to end the day.

I think that Easter should be the holiday we do the most celebrating, but our ages-old tradition focuses on the birth more than the amazing atonement and resurrection. I don't comprehend all that has been done for us, but I am so grateful to our Savior for his love and sacrifice and that I am privileged in this life to be able to apply it in mine. I am grateful for His life and example. I can't think of a better way to celebrate His application of the Plan than to be with those I want to be with forever. Maybe next year there will be more of us together.