Easter 2013

Easter weekend was a much needed getaway to one of our homes away from home, Lake Geneva.  It was just the three of us with Grandma and Grandpa for most of the weekend, and was such a wonderful, relaxing, no agenda needed kind of weekend.  The weather was much nicer than it had been, and even reached the high 50's which felt like summer to us! :)  We walked around town and in and out of shops without our heavy jackets.  It was perfect.  To finish off our Saturday night, we FINALLY watched Les Miserables with Grandma and Grandpa and LOVED it.  We all woke up still humming the songs, and each recalled dreaming about the movie as we slept that night.  It is such a beautiful story.  We actually almost named you Cosette after we saw the show on Broadway!  One day, you and I will watch it together and sing our hearts out to the beautiful songs.

Bathed and ready for bed!

Bringing some mascara to Grandpa

Moving on.
Easter morning, we all woke up late (you slept until 8:30!), and still managed to make it to the 9:15 meeting!  Impressive.  It was a great time of worship with hundreds of other believers, hopefully some seekers, and a wonderful reminder of our risen Savior and the price He paid to wash us white as snow.  One of my favorite songs is one I think of often, but most definitely during the Easter season, Jesus Paid It All. 

"Jesus paid it all,
all to Him I owe.
Sin hath left a crimson stain
He washed it white as snow.
Oh praise the one who paid my debt
and raised this life up from the dead!" 

I pray you grow to know this deep in your heart, my dear Zaylee.  May you know Him at a young age and seek Him in all you do!  You are so full of joy, and I pray you use that light of yours for His glory; that it be from Him that your light shines!

When we came home, we all took part in preparing the meal for everyone that afternoon.  Uncle Craig, Aunt Janine and the kiddos joined us after church.  It was so nice to spend time with them and so fun to watch you and Cohen play together.  You are finally at an age that he can relate to, and it is pretty entertaining to watch the two of you together!  Grandma and Grandpa prepared Easter baskets for you all, and you had so much fun trying to eat all of the candy, wrapper and all.  Sadly, for you, the candy was really for Dad and I! :)  You even got your very first little baby doll, and have loved snuggling her every day after you wake up.  We had lamb, pork tenderloin, potatoes, corn, roasted veggies, pistachio salad, and you loved every bit of it, especially the meat!!  You showed off your new skills by walking around in your white Easter shoes, and looked absolutely adorable while doing so. 

Cohen had a huge piece of chocolate in his mouth, and you wanted one too!

It was a great day, filled with good family time, and an extra sweet little lady!  You gave lots of snuggles and we all accepted them with open arms. 

Blessed.