Off Track- April

 April we were off track.  We had some good weather so, we tried to take advantage of it.  We spent a couple of nights out by the fire pit and listened to each others stories.

 One night we went to the Cove Pond and did some fishing.  It was a good evening to go because everyone caught a couple of fish.  It was so fun!

 The girl's and I trying to figure out how to take a selfie.

 We went to the Natural History Museum up at the U of U.

 Anne held a Madagascar Cockroach.  It freaked me out a little!

 We went to the new Aquarium and enjoyed going with other friends in the neighborhood.

 We went to Temple Square to look at all the pretty tulips with Auntie Jill.  She also gave us a tour of South Temple.  SLC has a neat history.

We then tried a group selfie.  It turned out pretty good for a first timer like me!

It always so much fun to not have school or homework.  We really enjoy the weeks we have off from school.

Easter

 Easter morning the kids woke up and found their Easter baskets.   There was lots of candy and few little surprises in their baskets.

 Having 1:00 church was nice.  We had a nice Easter breakfast together as a family and then just enjoyed hanging out.

 Easter outfits for this year.

 Love these kids!

 After church we headed over to Grandma and Grandpa Young's for Easter dinner.  They had an Easter egg  hunt in the back yard.

 Most of the Young cousins.  We are missing Brad's family.

 Anne loves Elizabeth and enjoys watching her.

 Grandma had a special story to help the kids remember the true meaning of Easter.

 Some other shots of people I love!

I just want to take a moment and express how I love the Savior.  Mike and I have been trying to teach our kids about the power of the atonement.  I really want my kids to understand it and the power that it can have on their lives.  Even at their young ages, Christ cares about them and their needs.

The other day, I told Jason and Anne about my first experience in realizing the power  of the atonement.  It happen when I was about 12 years old.  I had never really been taught what the atonement was.  I thought it was only to help me be forgiven of sin.  One night, I was really sad and was praying to Heavenly Father to help me with something I was really worried about.  I remember feeling the spirit so strong in my room and that the Lord came and lifted the problem from my shoulders.  The spirit then whispered to me to not worry about the problem, that the Lord would worry about it, and he just wanted me to be happy.  From that moment on I loved the Savior so much.  That experience was written on my heart and I have never forgotten it.  I didn't know at the time that what the Lord had done for me was part of the atonement.  That he suffered for my worry in the Garden of Gethsemane.  It wasn't until I was older that I realized what power the atonement had on me at such a young age.  This experience has been a driving force to my testimony and also my reason of serving a mission.  I wanted others to feel the love the Savior has for them.  I wanted them to know that they are not alone!  So, this Easter I hope my kids know that their mother has a testimony of the Savior that I love him with all my heart.  I know that he lives and because of him I can return to the presence of Heavenly Father.   I know that because of him our family can be together forever!  I know as we turn to the Savior that our life is better and our burdens are lighter.  My testimony is a burning fire inside of me and something I hold as my most precious possession!

Schwitzer Easter Party

 The Saturday before Easter Grandma Schwitzer had us all over for a get together.  We started out with the egg hunt in her back yard.  The kids were successful finding their eggs!

 We are just missing Jacob in this picture but, here are the Schwitzer grand-kids!

 Grandma Schwitzer came up with this new tradition......the Easter fish pond.  The kids go nuts for it and can't wait to see what their fishing pole will bring them.  Each of the kids got to go to the pond a couple of times.  Each of the gifts are so thoughtful and fun for them.  Grandma is brilliant!

 We would send the kids in their age groups.  I caught a couple of them with their groups!

We ate some yummy food and just hung out.  The kids played at the park and it was a really fun evening spent with family.

Coloring Easter Eggs

 I love the tradition of coloring eggs for Easter.  The kids always love making their own creations and take pride in them.  Good job kiddos on creating beautiful Easter eggs!

General Conference

 We love this time of year when we get to hear from our prophet and apostles.  The kids set up camp on Saturday.  They had their conference packets and treats.  Towards the end of the session they started these fun games.  I am sure how happy Jason is in this picture!

 On Sunday, Jason, Anne and I went down to the morning session.  The kids are lucky to have Grandpa and Grandma Schwitzer to take them around.  We went through the tunnel and the kids met Elder Cook.  It was Anne's first time to conference and she enjoyed seeing President Monson speak in person.  After, we went and had lunch with Grandma and Grandpa.  We also went up to Grandpa's office and hung out.  It was fun to be downtown and enjoy the spirit of conference.