Easter 2018

I had wanted to take Leah and Emily up to spend a few days with their sisters for a while.  Emily got someone to take her shift at work and we made plans for over Easter.  Good Friday Joe dropped Emily off here early so we could start up.  It was not the greatest roads but Dave was not daunted and we made it safe and sound.  Cora was working.  We dropped the girls with Maycie and then went over to the mall to see Cora for just a few minutes.  We ended up getting there just before her break time and spent that time with her.  It worked out great.  The girls had so much fun.  They met all their  sisters' friends and went to a few parties.  Leah did a tiny bit of driving around, she loved not worrying about the stick. 

They did lots of shopping and had lots of late nights.  They made meals and fed the missionaries, went to conference, and pulled some pranks on roomies and friends.

Some dance nights and movie nights.

On Monday Cora and Maycie were getting together with what they call The Movie Peeps for an Easter pot luck, movie, and games.  Again it was a fabulous day.  One of their friends told Leah that in a YSA ward attendance means availability.  He had this whole spiel about how you can not show up when you are only 15 because that is just awkward for everyone.  Because if he had seen her he would have said hi because he is such a friendly person and then what to they do when he finds out she is only 15.  They were laughing so hard.  Tuesday, Natalie and I drove back up to get them.  I had a fantastic drive up and back. Roads were dry and clear and I love being with Natalie.  Time just flies.  Emily and Leah were tired from all their late nights and fun, but are so excited now to attend YSA when they graduate.  To me that was a successful trip.  And who knows when the 4 of them will be able to hang out again.  It could be years with upcoming missions.

While Cora and Leah were off partying together, Blake spent the time with just us.  He said a few times how he really enjoyed being the only one at home.  I am sure that a few months after Leah graduates he will not be as excited.  We did a ham on Saturday in between conference sessions, and after the priesthood session Blake and Dave came home just bursting with info about announced changes.  

Then Blake did his Easter hunt.

Sunday we decided to stay home for all session this year instead of going to the church Sunday morning.  Every single talk was fabulous.  After the last session I said that usually I get a little sleepy during the final session, but it was all so amazing and I loved the changes that I was wide awake.  I also want my own copy of the Ensign so I can make notes and highlight.  We always love conference, but this one was better than ever.  It was a great Easter weekend.