{Easter Pageant}

We went with D1 and D2 to see the Easter Pageant at the Mesa Temple. It is the first time I have ever been and we all really enjoyed it. D1 and his kids were kind enough to go early and save us some great seats. We got dinner on our way there and then ate there. I didn't think the kids would actually sit through it but they didn't do too bad! Lauren watched it while sitting in Aunt Cassie's or Dad's lap. However, Kylee played, pretended to sleep on the chairs, pretended to sleep on the ground, ate snacks, stood in the chairs, sat in the chairs, sat in my lap, sat in Dean's lap, made faces at the people behind us and for brief moments actually sat and watched.

I asked Lauren what her favorite part of the Easter Pageant was and she said "When Jesus lived again" and "When He was teaching the people." And I totally agree! I loved how it depicted the entire life of Christ with the focus on the Resurrection of Christ and not just His crucifixion {while that part was short, it was still very emotional to watch}. It was a great opportunity to help Lauren understand why we celebrate Easter. I am glad we decided to take the kids; it was a great addition to our Easter weekend.

The cast members walk around before the show and you can get your picture taken with them. However, after eating, we spent the rest of the time before it started in line for the bathrooms! So these are the only pictures we got.

Do you think she is camera shy??:


Kylee and K: