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Easter

Easter Sunday was gloriously sunny and mild!  A truly beautiful day filled with basket hunts, egg hunts, Easter hymns, good food, and family.  We are blessed!

At breakfast on Easter morning, we were discussing with the kids about why we celebrate Easter; why they get to hunt for "surprises."  Because Jesus died and now lives in Heaven, we can go live with him, too.  We were a little startled to see Delaney tear up and ask, "Will you hold me?  I don't want Jesus!"  It finally dawned on us that she thought we were going to Heaven that day - that she didn't want to go anywhere without us - even if it was Heaven to be with Jesus.  It was such a sweet, innocent question that caught us off-guard!  Chelan and I realized again just how important we are in the lives of our children.  At this point in our parenting, it is our responsibility to teach them about Jesus and hope that someday they will be ready (and willing) to take that journey!  But right now, at least in the eyes of a 2 year old, it's good to be together here on earth.
On Saturday, we dyed eggs - Cambry, of course, was the only
one who stuck with it!
She was very proud of this egg!
We had Easter at Grandma and Grandpa's on Sat. evening.
Most of the evening was spent cheering on the Shockers
as they beat Ohio State!  Here is Grandma with her
only 2 granddaughters (out of 8)!
We had to go up high with some of Caiden's things
for his basket!



Jenna and Delaney are ready for the Easter egg hunt at church!

We hosted Easter for my side of the family on
Sunday night.  Noah found his basket!
Rylee and Delaney enjoyed blowing bubbles!

After much searching, Cambry finally found her basket
from Grammy and Papa!
It took a little longer for Ty and Addi to find theirs - they are the
oldest, you know!
Levi with his basket
Uncle Jim helped Cambry get an egg
All the cousins!
Delaney was happy to have a short ride with Noah!

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