Easter Sunday ~April 8th

Despite a rushed morning getting ready for church, Nora was somehow tuned into the fact that it was Easter. She'd been wearing her Easter hat for the past few days and put it on as soon as she woke up. You have to wonder what's going on in her young mind, what she grasps in the myriad of things we teach her every day and how she chooses which knowledge is most important. In this case, she likes the bunny ears...

   Here's Nora hanging out in the church foyer during the continental breakfast. We enjoyed a very good  service.

Back to wondering what Nora absorbs in our daily life... Regarding Easter, we talked about "Spring-time" and flowers growing back, about God's "boy" Jesus being good always, while we are not... she gets it that we can be "bad". Bunnies and eggs fall into the "new life" category but beyond those ideas we will have to wait until next year. Christ's death and resurrection are incredible things to come to grips with for anyone. We are happy with her enthusiastic nods that Jesus is good.

Fortunately Nora enjoys posing, especially if she can wear her boots!

Pretty in pink.

Rosie's feeling well enough to be bossed around...

Charles' friend Margarita bravely joins us for the day.

Lewis very kindly agreed to help hide eggs outside for Nora and her cousins before Easter dinner.

Nora finds all the "low" eggs.

Scott asked why Nora had changed into another dress... He didn't realize that she has one for Sunday afternoon "lounging".

Nora is fond of bossing Lewis around. Her "ploy" here is  that there may be bees nearby, which are the one thing she is truly afraid of now.

 Even this egg was too far for Princess Nora to extend her arm for!

 Now Lewis is her official basket-holder....

No matter how long you stare at the egg, I don't think it's going to hatch...

 Another prized egg...

 Eggs for all the girls...  cousins Kailey, Kieren and Nora

The play kitchen is always a big hit.

Kailey cuddles her Easter puppy.

 Relaxing after a delicious meal.

For being quite last-minute in the planning department, we enjoyed a lovely Easter together, being especially thankful to be with our parents. The truth of our need for a Savior was brought close-to-home with the challenges of raising children as well, so it was a good time to reflect on Christ's sacrifice for us. We hope you had a good Easter as well. :)