Jesus is alive!

Easter is a special holiday for us.  It's a big deal to celebrate the most important day in history....the resurrection of our Lord.  As Pastor Ted said at the church service, our faith means absolutely nothing if that tomb was not empty!  Now that Lyla is old enough to somewhat grasp what this holiday is all about, it's even more fun.  We spent the weekend discussing how Jesus died on the cross and then rose from the dead.  We sang "Jesus is alive, Jesus is alive, He rooooose agaaaain!"  It was so cute to hear those sweet lyrics come out of her little mouth.  The weather was just perfect all weekend, so this particular Easter was even more fabulous.  We hosted Easter lunch at our house again which I was so excited about.  It gave us an excuse to spruce up the yard a bit.  We spent a lot of time happily pulling weeds, pruning trees and vines, and planting new bushes.  Truly, the work was done with a smile on our faces!  We love giving our house some much needed tlc.

First thing in the morning, we gave Lyla her Easter basket. 

She got some stuff that she'll be able to use in the next couple months as the warmer weather approaches: swimsuit, sunglasses, candy, "The Berenstein Bears Say Their Prayers" book, nail polish, and a cute t-shirt.

Later, Cody got his very first Easter basket.  He was actually able to participate in the egg hunt this year!  He was adorable picking up the eggs out of the grass and gently placing them in his basket.

Checking their treasures

The group picture.  I love how the little girls are always eating their candy and therefore totally distracted in the picture.  It was the same thing last year.

Happy Easter, everyone! 

"He is not here: for He is risen, as He said.  Come, see the place where the Lord lay." - Matthew 28:6