Easter in IF

 Easter weekend happened to land on spring break, as well as conference weekend. We decided it would be fun to visit my parents up in Idaho Falls. The kids were counting down the days, they were so excited! We hadn't visited since last summer!

Thursday, we visited the temple visitor center and the missionaries reminded us about the real reason we celebrate Easter.

The kids loved the interactive computer there.

It was a very pleasant day. The temple and grounds were closed due to some major renovations, but we were still able to enjoy it from outside the gates.

Bright sun. :)

On Friday we went to the Artitorium, a fun interactive art museum for kids. They loved it.

 Benj and I also got a chance to go on a date! We went to Cafe Sabor and Cinderella. Great food and great movie!

 Saturday between conference sessions we did a little egg-dying.

 Max mostly watched from the sidelines.

Finished!

Uncle Andy came up from USU and the kids were thrilled. He's such a good uncle.

Slideshows are a special treat in the Croft home.

Easter morning, these two woke up at the crack of dawn to see what the Easter Bunny brought.

They each got a book, giant balloon, flashlight, card game, and a few eggs filled with candy!

Grandpa reading the Sunday paper. 

A decorated the night before for a special Easter breakfast.

Blueberry muffins and yogurt parfaits. Yum!

Max finally saw his basket after breakfast.

 Checking out their new books. Seek and find books are so much fun!

We had a great time and it passed too quickly! Until next time!

Easter

 Easter Saturday we got up bright and early and went to the annual Neighborhood Easter Egg Hunt. We're not technically in the neighborhood anymore but we enjoy this one far more than any of the organized city hunts. Each child left with at least 12 eggs and everyone was happy!

Once they told everyone to go, Logan bolted across the grass. I had to sprint to chase after him while Benj took off after Norah.

  

Logan actually collected too many eggs and had to put some back on the grass. He didn't seem to mind.

An attempt at a picture together. I HAD to post it because their faces are classic. Norah was mad because she wanted chocolate immediately (like her momma) and this is Logan's new smile when we tell him to say cheese. Oy.

 A little better, but I never got a good one. Note the chocolate in Norah's hand.

 One happy girl.

We were joined by Grandma Bradshaw, Uncle Brett, cousin Chase, Grandma and Grandpa Croft and not pictured was cousin Christy and her boyfriend Parker.

More candy Mom!

Max hung out in his car seat for a bit.

Norah and Uncle Brett

I think this picture is so sweet.

 We went to breakfast at Granny Annie's and had Benj's surprise party later that afternoon (see previous post).

Sunday morning the Easter bunny came!

Checking out their goods. I think the Easter bunny can forget the eggs next year. The kids were only interested in the baskets!

Logan with his stash, including new sunglasses.

Norah with hers and looking very stylish.

And Max with his bunny straw and yogurt melts.

Grandma Croft reading Logan his Easter book.

Since we had 1:00 church, we had a nice brunch and then took some photos in the backyard. 

Norah was ready with her pose. :)

We love Grandma!

Best photo of all 3. This was even with 4 adults trying to get their attention. Impossible I tell ya. Aren't they a dashing group?

Max's first Easter!

 

 This kid didn't want anything to do with pictures, but he sure looked handsome!

Grandma gave Norah her beautiful dress and Logan his cute yellow outfit.

Chasing bubbles!

And the best attempt of our family photo. Wouldn't be too bad if Logan's arm wasn't raised. Plus none of the kids are looking at the camera. Haha. We tried.

HAPPY EASTER!