Easter 2013

I just love holidays and Easter is one of my favorites.  It's spring time, the trees and flowers are in bloom and the weather is turning nice enough to get outside.  You have the Lenten season preparing your heart for the very special Sunday.  And then in church on Easter Sunday, the pews are filled and I love that feeling in our church sanctuary.  Passing the Peace of Christ takes about 15 minutes to get us seated there are so many people you want to give that special hug.....just love it!

We picked Anna up Friday night and she was all ready with her overnight bag.  It was Keith and Elysse's 5 year anniversary so they were going to a moooovie (as Pierce would called it and GP and I still do).  We headed to Willowbend for an evening of running around a mall.  We stopped at the play area and she was in heaven.  It won't be long before it will be difficult to get her to leave that place.

Saturday was the big Easter egg extravaganza at the church.  It's so much easier being the grandparents than parents at these events and for the kids....look what you get to do!
First was "The Story" told by Stacy.  Kids of all ages gathered around to listen.  See the brother and sister on the left with their arms around each other?

 Anna thinks she might join them.  It's looking interesting.

 She is making sure we aren't going anywhere.

 Circling the pack.  Look at that smile...she is very pleased with herself.

 Off to arts and crafts.  First stop was making butterflies...Susan I thought you would have taken on this project.

 Next John and Susan were helping us make wind socks.

 There were thousands of eggs out there just waiting for us.

 But we had to wait our turn.  You see those steps?  We climbed up and down, up and down, up and down.

 Nothing in our basket but shoes.  Anna is not a shoe girl.  I can't wait to introduce her to DSW!

 The musicians were practicing and Anna loved the drums and organ.  She even mimicked David who was leading the musicians....it was pretty cute.

 OK...it's time. 

 On your mark, get set....ready....GO!

 We have practiced this process the last couple of weeks but the competitive spirit has not kicked in yet.

 She eye spied the playground....way more fun than picking up eggs off the ground...hurry GM.

Easter Sunday Keith and Elysse came by for a visit.  So sweet to include us on this special day.

I hope all our kids and their families had a joyous Easter season.

Much love to each of you....where ever you are, you are in our hearts each and every day.