The Francis Family: Happy Easter!

Monday, April 12, 2010

Happy Easter!

Easter was beautiful this year! Tyson was finally old enough to know what was going on (although the video doesn't really show it...I just like this one because it's funny!)
Tyson's eggs were hidden outside in easy spots and Christian hid my eggs inside in harder spots. However, Tyson watched Christian hide all of the eggs and so when I came downstairs Tyson would find them all for me! It was too cute! Anyway, the whole weekend was wonderful! Christian didn't study and we got to watch the world-wide broadcast put on by our church twice a year. That meant we got to listen to the prophet speak to us directly! It was beautiful. If you're interested, here's the link to the website: www.lds.org.

Anyway, I am so grateful for the real reason we celebrate Easter. It has nothing to do with bunnies and eggs and everything to do with the miracle of life and the amazing love of our Savior, Jesus Christ. He broke the chains of death and because of Him, we will see our loved ones who have passed away from this life again. I'm so grateful for the gift our Savior has given us. I love Him with all of my heart.

So even though we know the real reason to celebrate Easter, I still made Christian where the bunny ears while he searched for his prizes in the back. He was a good sport!

Tyson just followed him everywhere! It was so cute!

Isn't he a cute boy?!! I love him so much!

3 comments:

Adespain said...: Tyson is getting so big and cute! I love your spring pictures- you look beautiful! And Tyson- super darling.

I didn't realize we just barely missed each other in D.C.- we'll have to plan better next time!

Oh, and I also loved the puppy post!; April 12, 2010 at 1:55 PM
The Elledges said...: Happy late Easter! I love the video of Tyson putting Easter eggs back :) Dallin refused to pick up his basket Easter morning.

can't wait to see you guys; April 12, 2010 at 6:11 PM
Brett and Shendi said...: that is soooo cute!; April 17, 2010 at 11:51 AM

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