Spring is coming and it's Easter time again!! Admittedly, Easter this year took place in late March and felt almost nothing like Spring, which seemed a bit wrong. That's okay, though, we still had a great time gathering as a family and celebrating this special day that honors Jesus Chris and his beautiful resurrection.
It is such a blessing to me to have faith and hope in a Savior who lived, died, and rose again; as well as in a God (a father in heaven) who cares about and loves all of us. With all the chaos in the world, it is not always an easy thing to have faith in, but I'm grateful for my choice to follow this path. It brings peace and joy that experience has taught me cannot be found elsewhere.
Mae geared up early for the holiday, preparing these adorable baby chick cupcakes--this girl never ceases to amaze me!
Easter morning--lots of sleepy but excited faces:).
Time to enjoy some baskets full of candy! You don't have to tell this dad twice!;)
No pictures of the kids all ready for our Easter church service, but here's our pleasant afternoon with the extended family ...
Mae and Gracie had a fun time decorating, while G-ma Loo and I finished preparing dinner, and the boys enjoyed some Easter candy.
And now time for the Easter egg hunt--Porter wasn't going to participate this year, but then changed his mind and started loading up his shirt part way through;), Janie is racing to get some more eggs, Auntie Jill is sweet enough to help Mr. Joe round up a few eggs before his siblings/cousins take them all, and I think James was sort of the hunt supervisor--probably also helping out the younger kids and maybe keeping an eye out for eggs that looked like they had dollar bills inside:-).
Looks like Kevin got back from his church service assignments just in time.
The fruits of their labor;).
What's better than a puzzle on a peaceful Easter Sunday:).
Actually finishing the puzzle is always nice too!!
I love how the picture above is with Porter, and this one is with James (a little confusing since they're both in gray t-shirts)--looks like they tag-teamed to help their dad out.
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