EASTER {in photos}

"He is also able to save to the uttermost

those who come to God through Him,

since He always lives to make intercession

for them."

-Hebrews 7:25

We were blessed that our family could join us for a simple Easter Sunday in our back yard.

Grammie had the ingenious idea to hide a few of the little one's eggs on her lap so that she could collect kisses
during the hunt.  It worked perfectly!

Cousins and siblings helped one another find their eggs since we always have an even amount designated with
their initials.  My neice Mercy (left) and our Hailey (right) collecting eggs.

Uncle Jon- our resident tall guy- challenged the kids with some eggs way up high this year. 
My sweet neice, Katelyn, takes her turn at trying to get one of those eggs down from its perch!

Faith prepared the Resurrection eggs this year and Tom led the group.  The kids took turns
guessing what each little item symbolized- a donkey, a cup, 3 dimes, a thorn and so on--
eventually an empty egg. 

The cross, resurrection eggs, the newfound faith of my own mom when I was young come
back to remind me of so many Easters spent just like this.  I told the kids to greet Grammie
in the morning with "He is risen!"  Knowing just what she would say in return- 
"He is risen indeed!" 

Self serve drinks- lemonade is a special treat around here.

Before our guests left, our girls sang and signed the hymn "It is Well."  To see visually "my sin, not in part but the whole
was nailed to the cross and I bear it no more..." just makes my eyes water everytime.  I really should video tape this.

He is risen my friends!