Well, this Easter was a little different than we would've hoped for, but yet very wonderful all the same. Friday we drove up to Logan for the funeral and also to celebrate Easter. Since Saturday was booked, we had an Easter egg hunt for the kids at Nana's and Bompa's house and also the adults had an egg hunt as well. We learned an important lesson that night: don't hide Easter eggs full of candy in any light fixture--they will melt.
We also dyed Easter eggs as well. We had Aunt 
Alice come over with her daughter Nicole and her son Colin. We all dyed eggs together. It was a lot of fun getting together and having a great time coloring eggs. I love that tradition, even though Jordan would rather watch basketball than color an egg. Good thing my sisters love to color eggs too. My neice Abby was there, my nephew Aiden, and practically everyone save my little brother Jon who is on his mission in the Philippines.
We also had a surprise Friday night as well. Since Grandma passed, Jon was allowed to call home for a short while. It was great being able to talk to him
again! I think he's practiced his English because he sounded more American this go around than he did last time. Or perhaps it was because not as much time lapsed between calls and so he was more used to speaking in English again. But, it was great being able to talk to him and for him to be able to share his memories of Grandma for us to pass along at her funeral to everyone else.
Grandma's funeral was on Saturday. It was beautiful and everyone shared such wonderful memories of her. She was truly a remarkable person and I will miss her greatly. Some special moments from the funeral are:
1. Sarah saw Grandma in the casket and told Nana, "Grandma Thorne is sleeping." In a way, she is sleeping.
2. I sang, 'I Know My Redeemer Lives' for Grandma. I did the best I could and I think Grandma would've been very pleased with me. Later I found out Michael Ballam was there and loved it.
3. Saying goodbye to Grandma was peaceful. I know she's in a better place and with Grandpa.
4. Remembering this Easter and the sacrifice of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I know, just as the Lord was resurrected, Grandma will too be rejoined with her body once again.
After the funeral we headed home. Jordan, Justin, Dad, and all the rest of the men went to Priesthood. The girls headed over to Grandma Harris' to chat and let the little kids play together. It was great getting together with family and having a pleasant time. Later we had ice cream and my mom's and Uncle Larry and Aunt Nola came. It was great visiting with them and catching up on times with each other.
Sunday we arose, not too early thank goodness, had breakfast, and then went on search for our baskets. It was really fun watching Sarah find her basket. Same with Jordan and Anna. They took forever and I had to play the hot-cold game with them so they could find their baskets. The Easter Bunny was sneaky, sneaky this year.
Jordan finding basket:
Anna finding basket:
We then returned home to listen to General Conference. The girls were busy cooking and listening and Jordan zonked out on the couch. Anna took notes, thank goodness because someone had to retain something!! We then had a wonderful Easter Dinner with all the fixings-just as Grandma would've wanted us to.
Sarah took a nap, I fell asleep, and Jordan took another nap as well. After, we played a short game of canasta till Sarah awoke. After which, we had to leave to go home. It was a great weekend, although it was sad to see Grandma go. But having remember the true meaning of Easter about Christ's suffering and resurrection, I too know Grandma will be resurrected when Christ comes again.
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