Easter & the Temple - Raleigh, NC

We had a lovely Easter Sunday in Raleigh, NC. We attended sacrament meeting at the church right across the street from the temple. Afterwards we went over to the temple grounds and spent some time discussing the Savior's atoning sacrifice for us and His triumphant resurrection. It was the perfect setting for such a special discussion.

Years ago when we lived in West Jordan, Utah I was given this darling egg carton. Inside each egg is an object and scripture related to the Savior's last week in mortality. We love this tradition!

It was neat hearing Delaney read some of the scriptures too.

While Brax was reading an ambulance and two firetrucks came speeding past us. The little ones have sensitive ears and the sound was crazy loud. It was funny watching them get worried and cover their ears.

I am so glad that each year the kids look forward to this tradition and that they have such great love for their Savior, Jesus Christ.

Our kids also love to see the temple and being able to spend some time on the temple grounds. The Raleigh North Carolina Temple is small and its grounds are tiny, but we made the most of it.

 Just can't get enough of these kids. They are so darn beautiful and have totally stolen my heart. I am so blessed to be their mother!

We really did have a lovely Easter!

So grateful that our family can be together forever!

Daffodils out in the Countryside

One of my favorite things about late winter/early spring in North Carolina is all of the amazing daffodils. It's our family tradition to go driving in the country where the daffodils bloom most heavily along the side of the road and pick some for our home.

They are little bursts of sunshine along the road.

The kids love this tradition! They try to make the most beautiful bouquets.

 

What sweetheart!

Who wouldn't want to go pick daffodils?

Last Trip to Pisgah Covered Bridge - North Carolina

There has been a bunch of rain so we decided to take a trip down to the Pisgah Covered Bridge. We wanted to check out the height of the West Fork Little River that runs under the bridge and jump in puddles. Brax was being such a little weirdo! No idea why he kept making faces.

The river was very swollen with a swift current. Hotch took his place next to the river in order to prevent crazy kids from getting too close. 

Braxton was having a blast at the bridge. Throwing twigs and sticks into the river just wasn't good enough. Instead he found this huge branch to toss in. Now that is a boy who is quite proud of himself!

Here it goes! After he tossed it in all the kids ran along the river following its route. There is a foot bridge down a ways and they were hoping to see it pass underneath. Too bad it got stuck half way there.

Alyssa is such a granola girl. I love her in a beany!

Love the colors and textures of the moss and fungi growing on this log.

These two are the best of friends and it's eerie how alike they are!

He reminds me of Captain Hook's first mate Mr. Smee with that beany on.

My little wild Delaney thought it would be so fun to get me with her stick.

Crazy girl! That's my Alyssa!

This boy didn't want to leave the river or stop throwing things in it.

The road that goes over the modern bridge.

You can see the modern road to the right and behind the bridge. 

We were bored so I got the idea to see what it sounds like when the van drives over the new bridge. It was awesome!