Easter Weekend begins

Just being kids...

We were cleaning the downstairs guest room to prepare for our visit from Ms. Shannon and the kids were just cracking me up - from helping me make the bed to their imaginary play.  I just love these two more than words could ever describe.  I'm one blessed momma to have the privilege of raising these little darlings.

The kiddos had an Easter Party at daycare this week. Sister was so excited to hunt for Easter eggs and it appears that Brother had a great time too. 

They even made special bunny ears ... 

I love how Brother's two front teeth are popped out like Bugs Bunny - ha,ha...

Thanks to our day care lady for taking pictures of all the fun.

Papa has been busy coaching track and field and that means that he's not getting home until after 6pm.  So, we decided to surprise him at practice and go out to dinner tonight.   While Papa was gathering up his stuff, Sister was immediately drawn to the white board.  Can we say future teacher?  

After dinner, Papa took the kiddos home so that I could attend the Good Friday service at church.  It was an amazing service - the pastor asked 7 members of the church to each take one of the 7 sayings Jesus said on the cross and speak on it for 5 minutes or so.  Some people gave personal testimony and others read passages from books that spoke to the verse.  It was a very unique service and the worship team sang beautiful songs to end the service.  

So on this Good Friday, I would ask you...

 to take a moment and reflect on your life.  We are all broken and we are all sinners.  What a powerful day to reflect and think about Jesus and his death on the cross.  I will make mistakes and I will not always be my best... but I know that God loves me and I can seek forgiveness through Jesus.  And then - try again.  Try again to do better, try again to make the better choice, try again to reach out and serve those who are in need...  May you take this weekend to reflect - and find the hope and joy in a risen Savior on Easter morning.