Easter

I can't believe Easter has already come and gone. This Easter didn't go quite as we had planned (just another reminder that our plans aren't always Gods plans!). Friday night and Saturday morning Amy had over 100.5 fever, making the decision to take her to the annual family picnic on Saturday an easy one. Since I wasn't feeling well either, she and I stayed home while Bill and the boys went to the picnic. My Uncle had graciously offered to host the event at his home, which is located about 3 hours from us on a large piece of heavily wooded property, right alongside a lake. It was the perfect place for an Easter picnic! Of course, no one had counted on the winter-like temperatures, but they still managed to have the Easter egg hunt outside since no amount of cold was going to keep those kids inside! Thankfully, the predicted rain didn't arrive until everyone was leaving, so it all worked out beautifully. And Amy and I spent a relaxing day at home. We popped popcorn and watched Pollyanna together. Then later that night, we were greeted by two very excited little boys who were only too happy to share all about their fun-filled day!

My uncle's new log cabin he designed and finally finished building just in time for Easter!

Sunday morning the Easter Bunny had visited us and left baskets full of candy-filled plastic eggs and toys for the kids. The excitement compared only to Christmas morning as Alex and Nathan would squeal with delight at each item they pulled from their basket. Amy took a little longer to warm up to what was happening; but then again, it always takes her longer to wake up in the mornings. ;)

I was the only one to attend church that morning since Amy was still sick, so sadly I have no pictures of the kids in their new Easter attire. I suppose if I'd thought about it I would have dressed them up anyway and taken their picture, but I didn't. I'll just have to get a picture this Sunday when they finally do get to wear their new clothes. :)

After I got home we ate lunch then went to my parents for a relaxing afternoon at their house. The kids showed Granny and Paw-Paw the resurrection eggs. By this time, these fabulous eggs had already taught them enough for them to describe most of the Easter story by themselves. Later we let Alex and Nathan dye Easter eggs (notice how I waited until they could do it at someone else's house ;) ) . All were worn out by the time we got home that night and went happily to bed - especially me!