Easter

I love Easter. It's tied with Christmas for my favorite holiday. I love the spring like weather, the egg dying, the easter baskets, but most importantly, I love the meaning of Easter. I love being able to teach my kids that Jesus Christ died for us. He loved us soooo much that he was willing to die for us, so that our sins could be forgiven. It's simply amazing to think about. The love that Jesus has for us, His children.

Ryan bought me this picture a while ago and I love it. There are two more like it and I can't wait to add them to my collection... but the reason I'm posting them is because everytime I look at it, I can't help but see my kids when I look at them. The tender way He holds them or smiles at them, just makes me smile and frankly, I can't wait for the joyous reunion!

This year I did something different. I wanted to teach my kids about random acts of kindness. I'm hoping to do more this year. It's awesome. This year, I found a free printable and decided this is what we would do to our families that lived here. The kids had so much fun!

It says- You've been egged. We have hidden 12 eggs in your yard!. Enjoy the hunt but don't be discouraged when you find the empty egg. It's a simple reminder of Jesus' empty tomb... for He is risen!

So we hid eggs in their yards and a easter basket on their front porch with the sign taped to the door.

Here are some pictures of the kids leaving eggs. Damien found out there were jelly beans in some of them and managed to open one and eat a few. :)  They also loved dying eggs and seeing what the easter bunny left them.

We had a great Easter weekend and hope you did too!