Easter & Spring Break
We (meaning the kids and I) had a great spring break! Unfortunately at the last minute, Todd was needed at work and wasn't able to come with us to South Dakota. Fortunately, the kids all traveled really well. This year, we got a full week for spring break and it coincided with Easter. While on the farm, we got to spend time with Grandma and Grandpa, Brent's family, Ryan's family and Marla's family.
The kids did an Easter egg hunt in town and then we had a family one at the house. They all had quite a bit of candy even before the Easter bunny came!
Of course, we colored eggs as well.
The Easter bunny found us in South Dakota!
Besides being Easter Sunday, it was also our General Conference for church. We were able to watch and listen to our prophet and other church leaders, which is always uplifting. We took a few group pictures after church. 
Roy and Barbie's family joined us for Easter dinner and everything was yummy. The kids ate at tables set up in the garage, except for Rebecca who got a prominent place on the main table!
For the remainder of the week, the kids had a lot of fun playing with cousins on the farm.
Amanda and Megan always love to play with Rachel.
Ethan played a lot of basketball. He usually played with cousins, but sometimes by himself.
Amanda, Megan, Ethan and Marisa playing a game. The game of "Life" got played quite a bit by different kids.
All the kids especially liked feeding the bottle calf. Once the milk was gone, the kids also liked having the calf suck on their fingers as it searched for something more to eat.
Jared spent quite a bit of time with Grandpa.
Joshua and Ethan liked climbing on this piece of equipment.
Rebecca discovered her thumb this week. Everyone was very willing to hold her, including Grandma.
Jared gave his siblings rides on the 4-wheeler.
Megan, Joshua and Amanda enjoyed watching some of the cows.
Jared took the remote control car he got for his birthday and all the boys had fun with that.
Jared and Brady worked on their farm mechanics merit badge. Thanks, Ryan!
Before coming home, we celebrated five April birthdays--Sam, Seth, Amanda, Megan & Brady. The cake had 63 candles for their combined birthdays! After the cake, the kids did a treasure hunt with clues to find even more treats. Megan and Amanda were given Egyptian headdresses that were brought home from Grandma and Grandpa's Mediterranean cruise.
