Happy Belated Easter

We had a really neat Easter this year. I think it was because Aidan and Cassidy were old enough to really understand the Easter story. Aidan had been learning about it for a few weeks at school already and seem to come home each day and tell us more and more about the Easter story. He was incredibly fascinated by it (especially the earth quakes when Jesus died) and seemed to remember every small detail. It was a good reminder and refresher to us since I often seem to slide by Easter since we get so wrapped up in the chocolates, eggs and bunnies.
This morning when Aidan woke up he told me it wasn't Easter anymore and Jesus was alive and risen and lives in Heaven. I then asked where else he lived and he proclaims, in my heart. And then started telling Cassidy that Jesus was his best friend. The innocence and faith of a child can teach us all something. To see them get so excited over what they learned in sunday school is a great encouragment to us.
Saturday night we had Easter dinner with Steve's side of the family and the kids had a fun time playing dressup.

Sunday morning we had an easter egg hunt and gave a little lesson on the eggs meaning 'new life'
The kids enjoyed some treats in the easter baskets.


We also attended the Easter service at our church yesterday. All three services were packed and the service included baptism and child dedication. It was probably the most exciting baptism service I have ever experienced. We were very glad we stuck around this Easter to be in our own church.

I also think I forgot to mention that Aidan has been officially accepted into Calvin Christian school. We have paid his first two months tuition so there is no turning back now since it is non refundable.

Also, for any of you Blog lurkers, I urge you to check out my brothers blog. He has an awesome short devotional everyday. and it is great to read if you are short on time or need something quick in the morning. Just click on The Way of The Lord ministries.