EASTER ~ EASTER ~ EASTER

We had such an amazing Easter this year. We spent part of it in Utah, Janis had a big Easter Egg hunt and Breakfast at her home on Saturday and so we had fun going to that and being with friends and family. Leslie was also there and so we were able to spend part of it with her ;) It was such a gorgeous day and a perfect day for an Easter Egg hunt. Hobby Lobby was having a big sale on all their Easter items so we stalked up for Paysen :) We then headed for home afterwards so that we could get home so the Easter Bunny could come to our house. We went to church the next morning and when we came home he came!! We got home really late :) We relaxed the rest of the time and loved being in Utah for a whole week for spring break. It was nice to be home and relax together and gear up for another semester of school!

Paysen at the Easter Egg Hunt

 Our Family Easter 2013

 It was a little bright

 Paysen loved his Easter Eggs he kept holding them really close to him and shaking them. 

 Paysen also loved his duckie for his Easter Basket 

 He kept pulling its beak

 Our Little Easter Boy 2013

 Aunt Sess

 I loved being with her 

 Paysen Alex Miller Easter 2013

 Paysen before church on Easter

 Momma and Paysen on Easter 

Paysen and Dada 

 Our letter from the Easter bunny!! He told us that he was losing a little bit of fur and that jelly beans kept falling out of his basket so when we went out we saw clumps of fur all around the house and jelly beans everywhere :) Paysen's clue was: "Where he loves to do bubbles with mommy." And Alex's clue from the Easter bunny was "where you love to relax and watch shark tank with Julie."

Mommy reading the clues 

 Paysen's Easter Basket

 I adore this picture!! Paysen and daddy finding his Easter basket

 Alex's basket from the Easter bunny 

We had a great Easter but are so thankful for the true meaning of it That Our Savior Jesus Christ is Risen and that he Lives. We are so thankful to have testimonies of the restored Gospel of Jesus Christ. We are thankful to know that He is the Son of God and that He came here to be our Savior and Redeemer.

Family time :)

One of the best things in Utah while we were there was visiting with a lot of family!! My mom and dad and Grandma and Grandpa came for a full day we had so much fun with them. Paysen had so much fun with his Grandpa he fed him oreos, played pat a cake, and kept telling him not to look at anyone but him. They are quiet the pals :) so fun to watch my dad be a grandpa to Paysen. He loves his grandpa!! Mom, Grandma Taylor and I decorated Easter bunny cookies that I brought. We had fun doing that, Then all of us went shopping and ate at Port of Subs. Fun to see family there. Then we all went to dinner that night and had a mini reunion on both sides and we had so much fun with everyone there!! It was nice to be with my mom and dad we also went swimming that night at their hotel and then went and ate breakfast the morning that they left. So fun to be with them.

 The bunnies that we decorated! My mom always made Easter so special and fun and since it was so close I got these to do with her! So fun to decorate with her 

 Paysen and Decker ( Brookes little guy at dinner)

 Paysen fell asleep on Grandma after swimming!!

Paysen with his Grandpa!! 

 I am not sure how many oreo's Grandpa gave him.. I am not sure I want to know :)

 Paysen loved being with Grandpa he had nothing to do with me while he was around! He also loved being in bed with Grandpa and playing with his snorkel :) They played forever too sweet.

 

It was the best being with my momma!! I just love being with her and around her.

This is the Place

While in Utah we also went to this is the place monument, Where Brigham Young announced that the long journey was over and that this is where they would settle. There is such a sweet spirit that is there. I haven't been there since I was little. Gordon B. Hinckley rededicated it and made it more of a monument. It was great to be with our little family there and reflect on the pioneers. We admire their faith and their conversion of the gospel such great examples to endure through all things for the Kingdom of God. I know that when we left Alex and I reflected on our own testimonies and how we were strengthened after leaving here :)

 Brigham Young and Joseph Smith

This was our favorite statue a family that had made the journey then giving thanks to God for helping them make it and showing much gratitude for the Journey. 

Our family