5FF-Vol 13 "Easter Re-vamp"

So this year, I decided that I was really tired of the focus of Easter being on the commercial.  Everything is about the candy and the stuff and the bunny.  Which is great!  It's fun!  It's tradition.  But I decided that I really wanted to put that stuff in the back seat of the celebration and bring the true focus to the forefront.  Here are a few things that we did to re-vamp our Easter celebration.

1.  Every night we have focused on a different part of Savior's life.  We started with the "Triumphal Entry" and will end with "The Ascension".  In between we have learned about the Last Supper and Washing of the Apostles Feet, The Garden of Gethsemane, The Betrayal of Jesus, and Crucifixion and the crowning event, the Resurrection.  We have a picture and scriptural account to go with each story and it has been so great each night to review what we've learned on previous nights and to then learn something new-or review things we knew but may have forgotten.

2.  We asked the Easter Bunny to come on Friday night instead of Saturday night.  We will save our Sabbath for the focus and celebration of the resurrection.
3.  We have a special gift for each child from us that will be revealed on Easter morning. (Pictures to come)
We hope that by doing this, our kids will remember that Easter is for more than just the candy and eggs.
In unrelated news:
 4.  I got to go on a hot date with Scottie tonight.  We went to the Outback, to a wedding reception and a shopping excursion.  I love being one on one.  It reminds me of when we were footloose (also known as kid-less) and fancy free.  Don't get me wrong-I also love my kids-but there's nothing quite like date night!!  A shout out to the fabulous Schofields.  Dinner was great, conversation even better and that diet coke and wedge salad!  So yummy. (Sara-I'm glad our husband's blind date went well.  I see a second date in the future.  We'll call you....)

5.  Tomorrow, bright and early,our girls have a dance competition in Pocatello!  I am so excited to see them dance.  And almost as excited to dress Piper in her new IDS gear.  Can't wait to post a picture, because it's pretty much to die for!  Here's a (sideways) sneak peek.....

Happy Easter weekend!  I hope it is a wonderful time with those that you love.  I, for one, am so grateful for my Savior and for his ultimate sacrifice for each one of us.