From our family to yours ... we are hopeful you had a blessed Easter filled with the glory of God and the message of hope Jesus brought to earth 2000 years ago.
Those of you who know our family well knows that Emma has traditionally gotten a little preoccupied with Jesus and the story of his crucifixition. It is something she has always taken to heart and it always upsets her - despite our best attempts.
This year, all the kids have a great (age appropriate) understanding of the true Easter Story and it was a delight to hear them discussing it amongst themselves. It went a little something like this -
"Hey - look at this rainbow colored egg."
"Claire, Easter's not about the egg - it's about Jesus."
(a little later)
"Awesome! ....I love Butterfingers!"
"Duh! Easter's not about Butterfingers either - it's about Jesus."
"Uh-huh - Jesus liked Butterfingers too - didn't He Mom?"
(Then, in true sibling form, an argument ensued about which candy bar Jesus liked best.)
Sigh. They get the idea.
We were able to spend some time at the Splash Universe Waterpark in Shipshewana with my parents and brother. The Easter bunny even left Nana and Papa a giant chocolate easter egg to bring for the kids. The kids were had a great time and the big kids haven't taken their wristbands off yet!
We finished off the weekend with dinner and an egg hunt with friends and kite flying in the backyard. We're all still talking about the "best Easter ever." And if anyone out there knows for sure whether Jesus prefers Reeses, Snickers or Butterfinger, I wish you'd let me know so we can move on.
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Oh Amy ~
What a wonderful way to celebrate Easter weekend together!! All of your children are growing soooo very fast!! You will be so thankful you had all the pictures and did the blogging to capture all those special moments!!
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