Christ is Risen!

Easter is my most favorite celebration! We have been talking with the kids about Jesus' sacrifice for us, all of us, for several weeks now. Our preacher has done a series from a few days before and leading up to Jesus' crucifixion, which really prompted the conversations. I also purchased Resurrection Eggs from Hobby Lobby so we have read a passage and opened an egg with a symbol of that day in the Easter story.
This holiday is very emotional for me. Brandon is a Christian but I guess I didn't expect him to know as much as he does about the story. Ryan and I were blown away, in a good way.
Our family's most favorite song right now is Christ is Risen by Matt Maher
It seriously chokes me up.


and a glimpse at Gracelyn, when it was her turn to open one of the Resurrection Eggs. We really need to work on sharing, as you will see.


Each of the kids had 3 turns and it just so happened on the night of Brandon's turn, he had his first sleepover. He offered his turn to his friend WITHOUT a single prompt from his dad or me, It was touching. I mean it was simple but it's what we teach and he did it. Such a proud moment as a parent.

Happy Easter everyone! He is Risen!