This post is a week late. As I type this
Spring Break is in its final hours. We had a busy but fun week visiting
with friends, going out for breakfast, seeing movies and playing outside until
long after dark. This week resembled summer so much that I am looking
forward to school ending that much more.
A week ago we celebrated Resurrection Sunday.
I went through a Lent study for a little over a month before Easter and
am so in awe of Jesus and what He went through for me. He was mocked,
betrayed, falsely accused, beaten beyond recognition, sentenced to die, and
hung on a cross all because of my sin. When He was falsely accused
He didn't try to make a case for Himself. He was silent. How many
times has someone lied about me or falsely accused me of something…I know I was
probably not silent but instead pled my case.
The thing that gets me every time is that Jesus
endured all of that willingly. No one killed Jesus. No one took His
life. He gave it up…for us. Easter is increasingly becoming my
favorite holiday. What greater reason is there to celebrate than the
freedom from sin that Jesus gave us with His death, burial and resurrection?
Fully amazed by God's grace.
After attending church services we headed to our friends' house for
"Freaster". We have celebrated the last three Easter's together
so our friend-Easter tradition is going strong!
These two are probably
some of the sweetest, most generous and caring friends anyone could ever have.
This year Easter Sunday was cold and rainy. The girls
curled up in front of the fire to stay warm.
twice baked potatoes...
Roasted brussel sprouts...
Hello from the kids table!
Soon it was time for the, much anticipated, Easter
egg hunt. We moved it inside to escape the rain and the kids went nuts right
out of the starting gate.
Landon grabbed an egg and it popped open spilling jelly beans all over
the floor. It only stopped him for a second before he was off to find
more.
Christy and I also filled a few of the eggs with
broccoli. Julia was the first to find one...
But she wasn't the only one.
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