Easter 2009

Our family had a great time enjoying various Easter festivities over the course of a week. Here's what we did:

We had an egg hunt at our church playgroup. Here is Gracie hunting with her friend Megan.

The Med Group held an Easter event that included an egg hunt, coloring Easter photos, and meeting the Easter bunny!



Grace LOVED meeting the Easter bunny. She gave him big hugs and of course enjoyed getting a lollipop each time.

We dyed eggs on Saturday night . . .



and got "dolled" up for Easter Sunday.


Let the hunt begin!


Gracie put in maximum effort!


Enjoying the spoils of the hunt.


One of the eggs had a note inside that said "Look in the garage for a special surprise!"

Waiting for her was a new 4 wheeler! (Okay, we don't plan on making Easter a gift giving time. We were going to give this to Grace at Christmas but we went home to Texas and of course didn't bring it with us. A good opportunity never seemed to arrive after we got back until now!)

Grace needed a little time to work out the power button and steering, but now she's a pro! She likes to do a lap around the garage every time we are about to get in the car. Fortunately, the timing fits for my loading up Kyle and the diaper bag.

What a wonderful time of year Easter is! We feel so blessed for each member of our family. We're grateful for the opportunity to live in Alaska. We have enjoyed our adventures and have made many wonderful friends. I love how the Lord really looks out for us. It would not be a proper Easter if I did not mention my love for my Heavenly Father and for His son Jesus Christ for whom we owe everything because of His sacrifice to die for our sins. How joyous it is to know that he was resurrected and that we have the same blessing to look forward to! I love you all and I hope you know that God loves you too!