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Easter 2010

Christopher and his friends, Matthew and Steven, are checking out their treats from the Easter egg hunt.
Yvette and Sam's family (Steven and Matthew's parents) joined us for Easter lunch on Sunday, in between the televised semiannual General Conference of our church. It was kind of odd not putting on Sunday clothes on Easter, but since we watched it on cable tv, we stayed casual.
The boys thought it would look better on the table if the bunnies were kissing.

Kelly and his peeps wishing you a happy Easter, from him and the blue chicks.
Our "older kids Easter egg" hunt was thrilling for the four since they didn't have to worry about giving little ones a head start, and essentially dominating the take.
We hid about ten dozen eggs for the four of them. Kelly made it tricky to get to some of them.
The hunt...



We also had Christopher's Sunday school teacher and her husband over for Easter. They are moving at the end of the week and we will miss them. Sharilynn has not only been an incredible teacher to our son, but she's been about one fourth of the sopranos in our church choir, which Kelly directs.
The sweet rewards...
It's so wonderful when you have inspiring, uplifting teachers for your kids who put their hearts into their service.
Happy Easter to everyone! Aside from all the colorful eggs and bunnies, I want to put it out here on the web that our family loves our Savior, Jesus Christ, who died for us and through whom we can endure anything. I love Him completely.
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Julie V. said…
Your back yard looks amazing! I want to come swimming.
April 08, 2010 1:52 PM
Kelly said…
Julie, if you think it looks amazing in these pictures with the dead palm trees and other plants, you should see it now! This week we've added two new palm trees, three new sky pencil hollies behind the waterfall, three fountain grasses (too small though), seven Japanese boxwood shrubs, two topiaries in the front of the house, 40 bags of hardwood mulch, and two flowerbeds of flowers, then you'll be blown away! Come swim with me! We'll have the pool all to ourselves so you won't have to feel self conscious.
April 08, 2010 2:21 PM
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