Easter!

We did a few things to celebrate Easter.  One of my favorite things we did, was every night we learned about Jesus and the events that led up to his death and resurrection.  We also followed the Because of Him Easter Study Plan in the Gospel Library.  We watched short videos and I found some great Easter church songs too.  

We also did some fun things.  Including Egg Mazing...

Everyone got to decorate about 6 eggs.  Then we hid them around the house to practice for the egg hunt.  :)

We made resurrection rolls.  We all really enjoyed this and hope to add it to our Easter traditions.

We just followed along with the directions.  Jesus's body was the marshmallow.  You wrap the marshmallow in biscuit dough.  After it bakes and you cut the biscuit open the marshmallow is gone.  The kids were so surprised!  "Where did the marshmallow go?!"  Just like the tomb was empty, the biscuit is empty.  Jesus has Risen!

We also did our Easter Egg Lesson with 12 eggs that help tell the story of Christ's death and resurrection.

Easter morning.  Church starts at 8:30 a.m. But it wasn't a problem, the kids were excited and woke up at 6:15 a.m.  This year we gave them each a hooded bath towel.  

Heehee.  They're so cute!

And just before the egg hunt, I love how Sofie gives Noah a little advice.  💜

Then they ran around the house to collect the 198 eggs.  

Afterwards they sorted and traded all day.

We did get a package of peeps and a box of chocolate covered marshmallow eggs.  We all made it to church.  Nels made pancakes afterwards.  For dinner we had potatoes, stuffing, broccoli and rotisserie chicken.  I made an angel food cake for dessert with strawberries and whip cream.  

Because of Jesus we can be together forever.  We are so thankful for his life and gift to all of us.  

Happy Easter!