Easter Egg Hunt

Sunday, March 23, 2008

Easter Egg Hunt

We went to the Easter Egg Hunt at South Jordan City Park. Katy met us there with Carolyn, Kylie and Isaiah. Kylie and Ammon are the same age so their hunt was together at the far right end of the field. The age groups got progressively higher to the right. The hunt was scheduled to start at 10:00. It was crowded, and, especially in the age group we were in, there were 1-4 parents (lots of Grandparents) attached to each child. It would have been nice if parents would just let their kids stand there by the line instead of cramming in all the kids AND adults waiting for the hunt to start. Once Kylie was there with Ammon, I stepped out of the crowd and took some pictures from the other side.

A few minutes before 10:00 we heard a commotion. We looked down the field and there were kids in the oldest age group running onto the field as the people in charge were waving their hands to stop! But once one kid was out there getting eggs and candy they were all out there. The trickle effect started and soon it was not only that age group, but the group next to them, then the group next to them and so on down the field.

Pretty soon the reaction reached Kylie and Ammon. They ran out and immediately found some eggs for their basket. I snapped a few pictures and then I noticed both of them standing literally on mounds of candy searching frantically with thier eyes. I realized that they were EGG hunting. Most of the eggs had already gotten picked up so I ran over and explained to them to pick up the candy! Soon they were filling their baskets again and having a great time. Afterwards Carolyn and Ammon were excited to show off their loot!

The whole thing was over in a matter of minutes. I think the hunt was done before 10:00 when it had been scheduled to start. We had a blast, though, and it was a great kick off to our Easter festivities. While we were waiting for the hunt to begin, the Easter Bunny came through and talked to people in the crowd. Afterwards we were able to go meet him and take a picture!

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Family Proclamation

The First Presidency and Council of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

We, the First Presidency and the Council of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, solemnly proclaim that marriage between a man and a woman is ordained of God and that the family is central to the Creator's plan for the eternal destiny of His children.All human beings—male and female—are created in the image of God. Each is a beloved spirit son or daughter of heavenly parents, and, as such, each has a divine nature and destiny. Gender is an essential characteristic of individual premortal, mortal, and eternal identity and purpose.In the premortal realm, spirit sons and daughters knew and worshiped God as their Eternal Father and accepted His plan by which His children could obtain a physical body and gain earthly experience to progress toward perfection and ultimately realize his or her divine destiny as an heir of eternal life. The divine plan of happiness enables family relationships to be perpetuated beyond the grave. Sacred ordinances and covenants available in holy temples make it possible for individuals to return to the presence of God and for families to be united eternally.The first commandment that God gave to Adam and Eve pertained to their potential for parenthood as husband and wife. We declare that God's commandment for His children to multiply and replenish the earth remains in force. We further declare that God has commanded that the sacred powers of procreation are to be employed only between man and woman, lawfully wedded as husband and wife.We declare the means by which mortal life is created to be divinely appointed. We affirm the sanctity of life and of its importance in God's eternal plan.Husband and wife have a solemn responsibility to love and care for each other and for their children. "Children are an heritage of the Lord" (Psalms 127:3). Parents have a sacred duty to rear their children in love and righteousness, to provide for their physical and spiritual needs, to teach them to love and serve one another, to observe the commandments of God and to be law-abiding citizens wherever they live. Husbands and wives—mothers and fathers—will be held accountable before God for the discharge of these obligations.The family is ordained of God. Marriage between man and woman is essential to His eternal plan. Children are entitled to birth within the bonds of matrimony, and to be reared by a father and a mother who honor marital vows with complete fidelity. Happiness in family life is most likely to be achieved when founded upon the teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ. Successful marriages and families are established and maintained on principles of faith, prayer, repentance, forgiveness, respect, love, compassion, work, and wholesome recreational activities. By divine design, fathers are to preside over their families in love and righteousness and are responsible to provide the necessities of life and protection for their families. Mothers are primarily responsible for the nurture of their children. In these sacred responsibilities, fathers and mothers are obligated to help one another as equal partners. Disability, death, or other circumstances may necessitate individual adaptation. Extended families should lend support when needed.We warn that individuals who violate covenants of chastity, who abuse spouse or offspring, or who fail to fulfill family responsibilities will one day stand accountable before God. Further, we warn that the disintegration of the family will bring upon individuals, communities, and nations the calamities foretold by ancient and modern prophets.We call upon responsible citizens and officers of government everywhere to promote those measures designed to maintain and strengthen the family as the fundamental unit of society.

This proclamation was read by President Gordon B. Hinckley as part of his message at the General Relief Society Meeting held September 23, 1995, in Salt Lake City, Utah.