Easter

Well this year's Easter felt pretty different.  For one, we weren't with family; and secondly, Evan had a bad stomach bug so we couldn't go to church Easter morning! That said it was a great opportunity for our little family unit to make the day special.  We read the Easter story to Elena from her children's story book in the morning and then in the evening we all went outside for a little egg hunt... oh and somewhere in the middle, Ben watched the Masters ;). 

The Cross

We used this cross that I made from our Christmas tree branches as a visual for Elena. This was the first time she's been told the story about crucification and resurrection. The weight of the truth made us prayerfully choose our words. 

The Easter Baskets

Each was filled with a Pez dispenser and a rubber-duckie  (but they were actually from last year). Hey, I believe in setting the bar low - we can only do better next year :). 

Let the Hunt Begin! 

Elena didn't have too much competition, which was a-okay with her.

Evan took the singular form of the word "egg" in "Easter Egg Hunt" seriously. He found his one egg and was done. But oooh was he happy with that egg.

This is my favorite

Happy Easter Everybody!