Tuesday, April 22, 2008

Easter

Easter is a very meaningful holiday for our family. My favorite memory each year is to hear the kids tell the Easter Story with the Resurrection Eggs- a dozen eggs each with a chronological symbol of the story of Christ's death and resurrection. David asked Jesus into his heart at age 3 while retelling the story with the Resurrection Eggs. The past couple of years we've tried to take time each day during the Holy Week to stop and talk about what was happening that very week so long ago in Jerusalem as Jesus rode into the city on a donkey, shared the Last Supper with his closest friends, and then hung on the cross. David and Abby really pondered this year about each event. Abby really wanted to hear about how much Jesus' body was broken- what did his back look like after the whipping, and what the holes in His hands and feet were like. David imagined a super-powered angel pushing the stone away from the tomb on Easter morning, and both liked to think what they would have done had they been there. We took communion together as a family on Good Friday, and it was amazing to see how much the kids could piece together the symbolism of the bread and the cup. I feel so blessed to share faith with Steve and our children, to place a focus in our house on trying to grow closer to God, and to witness the growing of two young Christians. My own faith felt so big and such a part of me at an early age, I am so grateful my kids eagerly talk, ask questions, and want to learn about Jesus. I can't wait to see what God has in store for David and Abby!

Dying eggs


The Mother-Daughter Easter Tea at church

We took Steve's mom, Debby, with us. It was the highlight of Abby's spring- she had her little purse packed with white gloves, lipstick, the whole 9 yards. We sang "Im a Little Teapot," ate tea party treats, visited with friends, and learned how much God loves us . Abby even went on stage with Mayah (right) to dance and put motions to a song she didn't even know!




We hosted 3 families for Easter dinner and a really big egg hunt!
Kids from left to right: Abby, Claire, David, Evan, Mayah (front), Hannah S., Thomas, Ella, and Hannah J.



Robin's Egg lipstick! Steve has a serious weakness for Robin's Eggs- it's a good thing I couldn't find them at Costco!






3 comments:

Jake Petty said...

Up late last night? Pictures look great. wish we could have been there for all the fun. (especially at the water park!) Give David and Abby a BIG hug and kiss for (and maybe even toot on them too). love you all, Uncle Jake

Unknown said...

So fun to see your pics! I know what ya mean though....its hard to keep up with life as it is but blogging helps me to remember to takes pics of life so we can "remember March". I love seeing you guys and its fun for the boys too to not forget their buddies! Happy Spring. We are in what I call pre summer here. Its supposed to be "spring" but 85 is summer to this northern chick!
Hugs, Jen

Pam said...

Fun to read your updated blog, girl! LOVE Abby's green day:)