Our Easter was Egg-celent!

Remember those big snow storms we had recently? They were still playing havoc the weekend of Easter.  As a result, our kids got to do their neighborhood egg hunt on the tennis courts (where they had shoveled most the snow off).  The boys had a great time and due to the fact that it was so cold and snowy... not many neighbors showed up.  That meant the Cannode's Cleaned Up in the egg hunt this year!  No worries - no candy was thrown away.  Our co-workers love us this year with all the candy we have brought in!

I told you - these kids found way too much candy, but we couldn't just leave it on the courts.  We did our best trying to help collect it all.  And yes, these two have received training from Papa Bill on how to adequately take a picture; Bunny Ears Included!  "Hoppy" Easter to All!

 He Is Risen!  Sunday morning, we got our family up before the sun was ready to peak through to enjoy a brisk (ok, really cold) sunrise service followed by a pancake breakfast at our church.  It was definitely memorable; He Is Risen Indeed!

After waking up with the sun, we headed to Loveland for a fun brunch and egg hunt put on by the Prehms.  The kids really enjoyed the egg hunt.  Emily had a different color for each kid; which allowed them all to search at their own pace - great idea!  Note how weather changes in a day.  Saturday was way too much snow and winter coats and Sunday was cute outfits and sunshine!

And the bigger boys... what were they doing, you ask? enjoying brunch!  Even before the ham was cut off the bone.  So thankful you guys were there to make sure it wasn't to hot for the rest of us. We normally are blessed to have Kris' parents in town on Easter. We enjoy one of my favorite services all year, come home for an egg hunt and enjoy a wonderful ham meal.  As they were in Europe this year, we were thankful to get an invite up north.  It was a wonderful day to spend with friends.  Let us never forget the blessing bestowed upon us and the true reason for Easter.  Wishing our family and friends peace, love and happiness always!