Easter Highlights

Sunday's service, with the reminder that we are not just celebrating the cross 

but more-so the empty tomb, was the best way to begin our day. 

The worship singing was especially meaningful. 

Family came for dinner, happy to see each other after spring break vacations. 

Tehya came a bit early, eager to help.

Evy gave us each a handmade card with a heartfelt message. 

I know that these special mementos have their season, 

so it tears me up. 

Jack still accepts help at the buffet, making sure he's okay with  everything that lands on his plate. 

And how did they all get so big? Three of them (plus the one in Indonesia) showing off braces. 

Tehya and Paeton flip back and forth between being adults or kids. 

It was a wet day, so we decided to hide the baskets in the basement and crawl space,

My H and Tehya had cordoned off the stairs to keep everyone away until it was time.

Teddy volunteered to do the ribbon cutting,

saying, "I've wanted to do this for my whole life!"

There were some really good hiding spots, so good that clues were necessary!

One of our neighbors gave us an amp with a mic that they did not need anymore. 

It was just what some of the girls needed for their creative outlet,

while the boys played hockey in the crawl space and later sat in the hot tub to chill. 

Jack is always right there with the big boys. 

For Faspa the girls brought together charcuterie style food ...

and of course, there was the Paska station where everyone added extra icing and sprinkles. 

In a few days my H and I are heading to Israel, a dream come true for him!

We will see the places that take us back to Bible times,

to see and experience the places where Jesus walked. 

I hope to post some highlightes of our time as we go.