I think that this Easter has been on of the best for our family. Not only did we keep busy from Good Friday to Easter Sunday but we also managed to have play-dates, family time AND craft activities.

Easter Sunday started bright and early getting everyone ready in their Sunday best. From the biggest to the smallest all dressed for church. Trinity had yet another new dress to wear – this one one we got in Minnesota at the Children’s Place outlet store (thanks to Christmas gift certificates last year from the Bleau family), Emanuel looked dapper in black dress shirt and the twins in matching white. We did our usual yearly pictures on Emanuel’s bed. Harder each year with the more wiggling bodies and active minds. Trinity especially had to be coerced to sit on the bed and smile pretty.

The next set were our usual outside background – the neighbour’s weeping willow… too bad we are still without a lot of greenery but I do love the impact even the naked branches cause. I have this same set up for so many photos of our 4 that it is as if you can see them grow up almost in the same spot over the years!

I had Ken take a couple of myself outside as well – was it ever chilly in the morning though!!

We left from doing photos to drive the hour to Grandma’s house to meet up with her and Uncle Wayne and then head off to church. We made it all the way through the sermon and offering but did not stay for communion. Though I did see quite a few people I knew from when we were members of the church so I figured we did good.

After church was the traditional KFC/Taco Bell lunch with some time for the kids in the play area. Trinity got her very first taste of chicken fries and we all got our fill on food most likely NOT the best for us!

Then (no pictures sorry) came the ever important tradition of the SANDAL SHOP! Every year Grandma buys the kids their very own pair of sandals for the year. This was Trinity’s FIRST year! She was less than impressed with the trying on but once we got her box and shoes together she was all over that. Carrying the box, opening it and each time OOO in surprise! Then of course she put it back on random shelves at least 4 times! The boys lucked out and this year were able to each get a different style!! Pokemon for Zander, Spiderman for Gavin and Lightning McQueen for Emanuel! Talk about excitement.

Back to Grandma’s just in time to send Trinity off on a much needed nap (and insure that we forget her elephant and dolly *gulp* in the basement spare room). Oh and Ken too…  After Ken woke up from his nap we moved on to egg dying. Grandma had two different kind of kits – one you put drops of colour in a baggy with the egg and GENTLY smoosh it around, the other the more traditional bowls of colour. All in all messy but effective (and clearly the reason all 3 boys were stripped down to undies).

Supper was a full out turkey dinner!

And Uncle Wayne brought his 3 great nephews a Cars themed  drawer full of GAMES! I don’t think he heard the end of the boys asking for him to come play with them. They played Go Fish, Crazy Eights and I am sure attempted a few more. Another new favourite gift they were absolutely over the moon with and so happy that it was to come HOME with us.

The only missing element was Mike! He is gone to Ontario to see his sister and family for a special presentation. He did call mom while we were there but definitely NOT the same thing. Harley got in some time with the family though… even Trinity was following her around to play and pet and snuggle.

We came home late last night with 4 very worn out kids. Today was spent working on our last spring related mini book and then Ken taking the twins out to purchase new helmets! Oh and pick up Ted. With the tire pump found the boys got in their first bike ride of the year and Emanuel his first EVER! Ken needs to get his bike fixed so the 4 of them can go out together.

Definitely a terrific start to April. Now we prepare for Miss Trinity’s second birthday, my next ultra sound, and a visit from a College friend. Hopefully we can squeeze a day trip in to see my brother as well!