The kids were eager to start the day on Sunday. We read several accounts of the Easter story on Saturday night before bed. Both Carter and Julia know the events of Easter well. Anderson has really learned them this year, too. The day started with sweet treats at breakfast...
and Easter baskets of surprises...
there were lots of smiles...
and fun...
Then we all started to prepare for church. This was Carter's first year wearing a real tie. I expected some resistance. He is not the type who enjoys dressing up and always chooses comfort over fashion. He didn't say a word. Julia watched intently as Daddy tied it...
Then so sweetly, she walked up behind him and kissed his head...
Anderson, Beth, and Erik...
Happy Easter!!
Our family's church did a wonderful cantata this year of the journey to the cross. Half the choir members are family members and we were blessed to be able to be there today.
The kids were really mesmerized by the entire service. Anderson praying...
My cousin Justin portrayed Jesus. His role was very powerfully done. Anderson was commentating as the events progressed... "Judas turned him in." "He's in the tomb now, but it's okay... only 3 more days" "Then dancing in the pew, 'Jesus is alive again!!' " I must say it was hard to fight the urge not to join him. We're not used to such a conservative service.
Julia followed Aunt Joanne's lead and was conducting by the end...
It was a joyous and emotional celebration of painful sadness, sobering truth, and joyful good news.
He is Risen indeed!
He is Risen indeed!
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