Easter

Since Easter fell on General Conf. weekend, we watched conference and then went to the farm for an egg hunt and family dinner with Aunt Perina, the rest of the Hardgrave’s, and the Warden’s.  We didn’t get all dressed up, but we did get this family pic at the farm.

On Good Friday Eli and my Mom and I colored and dyed Easter eggs.  Easter morning Eli had a huge basket full of Bible videos, bath letters & numbers, a Reese's chocolate bunny, fruit snacks, and eggs.  I made a small basket for Cori too, just for the heck of it.  I told Eli I got to eat all her treats since she gets her food from me : )

Eli eating his chocolate bunny and Eli & Marcus getting ready to hunt eggs at the farm.

 

The hunt is on!

Derek helping Eli count his eggs.

The farm is the perfect place to hunt eggs.  Aunt Perina has so many pretty flowers.

Eli & Marcus with their loot.

Cori’s uncles put her in the Easter basket.

After the egg hunt and the yummy food, Eli had a blast playing outside with his Dad, Papa, uncles, and cousins.  We had a great Easter and are very thankful for our Savior, Jesus Christ.

Our Big Boy

Eli is getting to be such a big boy!  He has been sleeping in his “big boy bed” (toddler bed) since March 29th.  It was a pretty smooth transition.  He also used the potty by choice on the 31st, but I think that was kind of a fluke.  He knows all the basic colors and shapes, he can count to 10, say his ABC’s, and almost recite the 1st Article of Faith.  He also plays pretend by himself, speaks in paragraphs, and has learned the art of bargaining.  His favorite color is green, favorite shape is oval, and favorite number is 38 (no idea why).  He is very independent, which is sometimes good and sometimes bad.  He has become more of a two-year-old lately, complete with fits and all.  A lot of the time he is very good with Cori, but he has also thrown things at her a few times.  Aaaa, the ups and downs of a toddler!

More pics of Cori

bath time

 

chillin’ with Mom, Dad, and Eli