"Christ loves us more
than Satan wants us."
At 7am I went upstairs to start the scalloped potatoes for today's potluck dinner. I also worked on filling the eggs with candy and money for the Easter egg hunt. At 9am I stopped and took Evan to his flag football game. Joshua didn't go because he lost his mouth piece and Rowan missed because of his ward's fathers and sons outing. I am kicking myself for not getting a picture of Evan. At one point during the game when he was out on the sideline he came running over to me and asked: "Are you watching me?" So sweet, I was glad I was there.
On the way home from the game Evan and I stopped at CVS to get some candy and a treat because Evan didn't get one after his game. He picked out a Dr.Pepper and twinkies and cupcakes. The twinkies were for Max.
Back at home it was time to get ready for the Boles' sealing. Sheri picked us up at 11:50. The sealing is at 12:45 but we were asked to be there at 12:15. We gathered in a huge room on the third floor of the temple. It was amazing and wonderful to be with so many former friends and members of the Del Rio 2nd ward. Here is a list of those attending: Chris and Melissa Brogan, Bishop and Tammy Wilson, Jared and Diana Dowdle, Eric and Christy Wanlass, Dixie and Jeff Chubbs, Dave and Bunny Miner, Karen Schneider, Karin Gonda, Kyle and Nicole Tolman, Wes and Jill Lueck, Dave and Laura Lambson, Hilary Jiminez, Sheri, Adrienne Ellsworth, Curtis and Hilary Whalen, Jen Coffey, Chris and Val McCray, Robyn Rogers, Mike and Jen Baxter, Kerry and Robin Finlinson, Cory and Lynette Braddock, Jannie St. Onge Butler, and Drea's sister, Annie Critchfield, and of course, Drea and Jason. It was such a wonderful blessing to see baby Benjamin sealed to this couple who have tried for ten years to have a baby. It is a tender mercy and a miracle. I am so glad we got to be there.
Also there: Bishop and Cindy Lewis, and the Price's. James served with Brother Price on the high council. Bishop Lewis is the bishop for the Boles' now. He's also Sheri and Stacy's bishop.
Jason, Drea's friend Chelsi
holding Benjamin, and
Drea.
As we came out of the elevator after the sealing I saw Brother Oakley, a missionary who serves in our ward in Vernon. He was there for a sealing. It was fun to see him.
Back at home from 2-4pm it was a mad dash to get ready for the potluck/egg hunt. Ben came down and helped James hide the eggs. Since he wouldn't get to look for eggs now, I had Ian hide him an egg with $10.
Ben with his $10 egg.
Max and Addy each found one of the $5 eggs.
Oops, that's not Addy's egg.
After the egg hunt the kids got to each chose a Disney baby
thanks to my friend Karen Schneider who gave me her collection.
Huey, Dewey, and Louie
Such a cutie! Addy misses her
cousins Anna and Emmy.
Ruby needs some sunglasses.
Kimmy sent me these pictures that she took:
Ready for the hunt.
Joshua's stash.
Love that intense smile.
Sweet Addy.
Max and his find.
Ruby stopping for a bite to eat.
Kimmy got a picture of Adam!
Kimmy sent me these pictures that she took:
After the fun and games we settle down to eat. Here was what was on the menu: Baked ham, Easter Calico beans, scalloped potatoes, green bean casserole,chips, Sheri's homemade rolls, and poke cake, lemon bites, and mini cupcakes, and of course candy and ice water.
Delish!
We were sorry Stacy and Paul couldn't be here with us. They were gone to see Michael run in the Sun Angel Classic where he beat his own record in the 800. He got under a minute. Alex and Joe were on a choir trip in California and were at Disneyland today. Alex was very sick and they were concerned because he took them a long time to get his 102 temperature down. Trina had to work, and of course, we always miss Jared's family. It was nice to have Adam with us although I didn't actually get a picture of him.
Adam and Skittles
After everyone else was gone Sheri stayed and helped me clean up. James helped too but then he left for home around 6:30. Sheri loaded up my car and didn't leave until everything was done. I so much appreciated her thoughtful help. It meant so much to me. I left for home around 7:15. James told me to set my speedomoter so we could compare how long it was the Payson way and how long the Globe way. His speedomoter registered 180 miles and mine registered 197. Next time I'm in a hurry I guess I will have to go the Globe way.
I got home around 10:30. James was already in bed because he has a high council meeting in Show Low at 6am tomorrow morning. I spent an hour unloading my car and then went to bed around midnight.
Next year's Easter idea:
A shepherd in Scotland does this to his
sheep at Easter time for people
driving past his farm.
sheep at Easter time for people
driving past his farm.
