Starting 2 weeks ago, we began Easter festivities from dying eggs to hunting eggs to parties and being with friends. The boys are at such a
perfect age to really accomplish crafts and have fun at it.
Dying eggs!
Colorado Christian University, both of us alumni, put on an Easter bash. We haven't been on campus for over a decade and we live a 1/2 mile away. It seemed so surreal! Anyway, the boys had a fantastic time!
Bunny toss. Silas didn't understand the idea of standing behind the line but he was determined to throw a ball in the hole.
Of course Jonas made all 3 balls in the hole. Next year he needs to
stand back with the big boys.:)
Pump and pop game! As Jonas stood in line for his turn,
his wheels were turning. He knew exactly what to do to make that balloon pop.
It was a warm, sunny day and Silas was getting agitated. Being fair
skin and blue eyes...the sun is not his friend.
Jonas' friends showed up later, Asher and Cohen. Standing in line
for the jumping castles.
And the race is OFF! The egg hunt began
and ended in 30 seconds.
My cute boys in their matching shirts.
Our dorms in the background. Things have changed since we have been there.
Community Bible Study had their Easter kids program. Jonas has been working on the songs for weeks but chose not to sing when he was up there. Stage fright! But isn't he cute? Can you see him looking right at me smiling?
Then it was Aunt Mo's company Easter party. Lots of candy, crafts, games,
and another egg hunt.
Bowling! Jonas threw the ball and....
A strike!! And the crowd goes wild.
Silas' turn
Finally Easter morning!
I dispersed a trail of jelly beans from their room to their Easter baskets for them to follow and find the treasures. Too bad it ended in a fight with the both of them. But we had to laugh!
Making Easter egg nests...a family recipe from my Great Grandma Kersten. So good!
Our last hurrah of Easter festivities was having 14 friends and their 14 kids over for the afternoon. It started to rain once people showed up but kids didn't mind playing outside.
The men attempted to deep fry a ham and lost track of time. Chatty Kathys!
Our ham became a moon rock!
Ok, the outside part was burnt, but the inside was 'money'! So juicy and sweet!
Having their dinner on the porch. It was so cute to see them sit and eat some grub as friends.
Egg hunt #3. We had to hunt inside because by then, it was pouring down rain. Our basement was perfect for it.
Last but not least, all the kids sat around eating their candy and listening to Jesus' resurrection story. My friend Allison came up with a brilliant way of sharing the story. She had 12 eggs and each one resembled Jesus' Easter story. Each child opened up at least one and found a cross, coins, donkey, bread, praying hands, purple cloth, nails, rock, spices, and then the last one was empty. It was an impeccable way of sharing the love of Jesus with kids. The adults were all in awe as well.
Happy Easter! He is alive!
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