Easter Fun!

What a great weekend we had...and it wasn't just because of the summer-like weather we had either...although, that didn't hurt! :)

On Friday night, the kids had a sitter and Jeff and I went out to dinner together and then to band practice to get ready for Easter Sunday. Thanks to our fellow band members for paying for dinner and the sitter! We were/are truly grateful for that!!

On Saturday our little friend Sierra came over so her mommy could get some much needed rest. We had a GREAT time playing with Sierra and having an Easter Egg hunt...why don't the older kids let the little ones find the eggs??? Why do they feel it is necessary to find them all, then tell the little ones where they are??? :) Oh well, next year, the little ones will go first -- we won't send them all at the same time!!! We decided to give the kids their Easter baskets on Saturday as well, knowing just how busy Sunday would be. They LOVED their little gifts...the girls have been jump roping (they broke the ones they got last year b/c they used them so much) non-stop -- even in places they shouldn't! Caleb hasn't let Prince Naveen or his alien go since he got them, they now go everywhere with him!

Sunday was a GLORIOUS day!! It started for me with a sunrise walk with Daisy. The sunrise was amazing! I truly have never seen a sunrise so beautiful!!! It made me wonder if it was even close to the sunrise on that Resurrection morning...I don't think it would have, I have a sense the one that morning was even more beautiful! But, it was beautiful, and I enjoyed it despite the time! Then, we headed to church for our Easter Sunday service at the local high school. It was a GREAT service! Our pastor gave a great sermon about how the Resurrection broke all the rules of how the world says life should be lived -- ie. Life is tough, then you die...Christ's resurrection broke down those rules and says that Life is worth living, can be lived now, and life will continue with Him! (that was my paraphrase :) )

After church we headed over to the home of some friends of ours. They graciously invited us to share Easter dinner with them and their extended family. We had a great time, the kids had a great time, and it sure beat sitting at home wishing we had someone else to share the day with!

Here are some pictures for you to enjoy of our celebration of Easter! The great thing is the celebration doesn't have to end, we can celebrate Easter EVERYDAY, for HE IS RISEN, HE IS RISEN INDEED!!!