Easter and General Conference Weekend

Easter fell on the Sunday of General Conference this year.

The Saturday of Conference, April 4, was Vitamin C Day so our Conference Nachos had green bell peppers and salsa and we drank juice with Vitamin C.

A sister from our ward stopped by between sessions and gave us some rice crispy treats as an Easter treat.

That Sunday, April 5, was Caramel Day so some family members had hot cocoa with caramel syrup in it.

There was plenty about Easter during General Conference. Wonderful talks.

I don't know how many times during Conference this time that a speaker would mention a piece of music in their talk (hymn or children's song) or read lyrics and immediately someone in our home would start humming it. Sometimes it was even me. I love that.

We love to emphasize the Savior on Easter Sunday then it's okay to have a little Easter Bunny fun the next day. We usually do an Easter egg hunt for FHE.

For our lesson, Jr. Jr. led us in one more scripture and thought for Holy Week. For our treat and activity, the kids hunted Easter eggs and we ate candy.

Earlier in the day, the boys cleaned and vacuumed the living room without being asked. Thank you, boys. By the time the Easter Bunny came, there were things all over. Eh, more places for the Easter Bunny to hide eggs. We didn't even bother to pick up a blanket that was on the floor. Eggs were just hidden there. Ha Ha. Nobody complained.

Since Monday, April 6, was Carbonara Day, that's what we had for dinner that night before the egg hunt.

A Couple of April Celebrations

April 2 was National Burrito Day. We had burritos for dinner and took some to Jr.

It was also Hans Christian Andersen's Birthday, aka International Children's Book Day. We got another Discovery Kit from the library so for a couple of days we read children's books and did alphabet puzzles and activities, since this one was Alphabet themed.

April 3 was Fish Fingers and Custard Day so we had fish sticks and vanilla pudding.

We also continued on with our Holy Week family scripture study discussing Good Friday. 

Mother Nature's Practical Joke

You know how March is supposed to come in like a lion and out like a lamb? Both the beginning of March and end of March this year were kind of meh.

But the beginning of April? Mother Nature decided to play an April Fool's joke on all of us. After such a mild Winter, we got snow the beginning of April. And of course I didn't take pictures. And that's okay.

It cleared up and we've had some sunny days since then. 

I don't have pictures of the weather, but here is a picture of Jr. Jr. learning how to pass juggling balls with me. 

It's a lot more effective when I'm not trying to take the picture and juggle at the same time. Tee Hee.

That was not a sunny day as you can see. 

I Got Her

She commented that it looked like someone had already had some of the Koolaid. Then she tried to pour it out. She actually tried for a while but it wouldn't come out... because it was Jello. Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!

I also made "garlic bread", some of it having garlic salt, some of it having cinnamon sugar. Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha.

My kids are okay with the April Fool's jokes where we can all laugh but still get something good out of it.

Last Two Days of March

March 30 was Take a Walk in a Park Day. I did and it was lovely.

March 31 was Tater Day. I made fries. Lucky made pasta. I scrambled up some eggs to go with it. I also went around saying, "What's taters, precious?" I can't not say that on that holiday.

Palm Sunday

What a beautiful beginning to Holy Week we had on Sunday, March 29.

Sacrament meeting was wonderful with musical numbers and talks. I was brave and did a solo with the choir. One sister played a harp number of "Amazing Grace" that was so beautiful and really brought the Spirit in.

Afterward we had light refreshments and socializing. 

The Primary gave Jet a picture and a bunny box containing thoughts to think about each day this week preparing for Easter. We have been reading those along with other scriptures and Holy week thoughts.

That evening, Nichole and I attended a fireside with Jon and Michelle Schmidt.

I've mentioned before how The Piano Guys music has meant so much to me, how it's helped me when going through some trials. I believe their music is inspired and their talents are from God.

That night's fireside invited the Spirit through music and testimony and I'm grateful, along with Michelle Schmidt, that we have been encouraged lately to recognize Palm Sunday more than in the past.

The chapel was even decorated with palm leaves and there were palm leaves on the floor to walk on. We waved palm leaves during the closing song.

Our Savior is for everyone and I am grateful He is such an important part of my life. 

Alice in Wonderland Jr.

And that's a wrap. 

It's been a busy few months for Lucky with rehearsals for the play, Alice in Wonderland Jr.

He's worked hard and it's paid off. Last week was the busiest with set work, dress rehearsals, and performances. Monday night this week was closing night.

We missed a few holidays and observed others. I didn't even take pictures of the waffles we had on a day other than International Waffle Day, March 25. 

 

Last year, Lucky was able to play Michael in Mary Poppins Jr. This year, he played a Cheshire Cat. There were two casts so the other nights he was in the ensemble. He had another good experience.

Jeremy took most of the kids to watch him on Saturday and I took Jet to watch him on Monday. 

 

I also got to watch him Saturday evening in the ensemble. I like to see both. 

Monday night, we had friends sit with us, which added to the enjoyment. Jet did well and enjoyed the show.

Stephanie was sweet and got the following pictures with her camera. Thanks for sharing them, Stephanie.

 

I'm proud of our boy and glad he is enjoying pursuing his interests. It doesn't hurt that as a theatre kid myself growing up, I know how fun putting on a production can be.

And a fun thing I found out that I didn't have on my calendar but I do now... opening night was World Theatre Day, March 27. Woohoo.

Here's a little treat Jeremy put together for Lucky to say congratulations.