We went to Tennessee for Easter. My grandfather's cousins live there, and we have enjoyed getting to know them since we moved to their neck of the woods.
It is a beautiful 3 1/2 hour drive through the Blue Ridge Mountains, the French Broad River Basin, and rolling hills to their house. SK loves going through the tunnel!
As soon as we unbuckled them, the boys piled out of the car and hit the ground running. SK caught up with the dogs in a game of chase, and WB headed for the nearest mud puddle. He also enjoyed the little bridge over the creek. Oh, how he wanted to get in that creek! It was chilly out, though, and we went inside and enjoyed some cupcakes next to the wood-burning stove. There's just no warmth like that of a real fire.
We had a nice dinner, and then commenced to dyeing eggs.
The funny thing is, we realized that none of us had a firmly set tradition of dyeing eggs as children, but we really wanted to start the tradition with the boys. We only did four, which was about the right limit.
After the boys went to sleep, we packed their Easter Baskets. KiSA had secured some treats and prizes for them. Marie gave them some stuffed animals, too. Saturday night, and Dad is a little bit delirious from fatigue.
Sunday morning, and Daddy reveals the baskets' contents. 
I don't think he is so much sticking out his tongue, as licking his lips for the chocolate about to come.
He likes his new telephone!
Just visitin'. The silly smile you see here is the advent of his camera pose. He is trying to smile.
We made Resurrection Rolls. I was given the recipe last year, and have been looking forward to trying it. The idea is to put a marshmallow inside of a crescent roll, and when it is baked, the marshmallow disappears. It leaves a hollow inside, just like the empty tomb. Although we talked as simply as we could about Jesus' death and resurrection, it is a complicated story. This object lesson seemed to interest SK. Nice side benefit: they are delicious.
Here they are all dressed up. SO handsome! You may not be able to see in the picture, but they have matching belts and shoes as well. They both got their hair fixed, too. I think they felt special to be all spruced up.
We went to their church, which was very nice. It is smaller and more traditional than where we currently attend, but that was refreshing. It was good to sing some hymns again, and enjoy a closer, family-like fellowship. I love going to other churches, and marvel at how we can be related, in God's family, with other people we've never met. The Body of Christ is beautiful indeed.
And of course, the Egg Hunt! As soon as they realized that the eggs were stuffed with M&Ms, they slowed down on the gathering part and commenced the eating part.
It was a beautiful morning. 
After an excellent lunch, we got the boys down for a nap. We walked through the garden and I tried to learn as much as I could, taking notes in my Blackberry the entire time. So much to learn! And I must learn how to make an apple pie like Suzy. Goodness gracious, it was amazing.
It was a blessing to be able to celebrate Resurrection Sunday with family. We can't wait to go back!
It is a beautiful 3 1/2 hour drive through the Blue Ridge Mountains, the French Broad River Basin, and rolling hills to their house. SK loves going through the tunnel!
As soon as we unbuckled them, the boys piled out of the car and hit the ground running. SK caught up with the dogs in a game of chase, and WB headed for the nearest mud puddle. He also enjoyed the little bridge over the creek. Oh, how he wanted to get in that creek! It was chilly out, though, and we went inside and enjoyed some cupcakes next to the wood-burning stove. There's just no warmth like that of a real fire.
We had a nice dinner, and then commenced to dyeing eggs.
The funny thing is, we realized that none of us had a firmly set tradition of dyeing eggs as children, but we really wanted to start the tradition with the boys. We only did four, which was about the right limit.
After the boys went to sleep, we packed their Easter Baskets. KiSA had secured some treats and prizes for them. Marie gave them some stuffed animals, too. Saturday night, and Dad is a little bit delirious from fatigue.
Sunday morning, and Daddy reveals the baskets' contents. 
I don't think he is so much sticking out his tongue, as licking his lips for the chocolate about to come.
He likes his new telephone!
Just visitin'. The silly smile you see here is the advent of his camera pose. He is trying to smile.
We made Resurrection Rolls. I was given the recipe last year, and have been looking forward to trying it. The idea is to put a marshmallow inside of a crescent roll, and when it is baked, the marshmallow disappears. It leaves a hollow inside, just like the empty tomb. Although we talked as simply as we could about Jesus' death and resurrection, it is a complicated story. This object lesson seemed to interest SK. Nice side benefit: they are delicious.
Here they are all dressed up. SO handsome! You may not be able to see in the picture, but they have matching belts and shoes as well. They both got their hair fixed, too. I think they felt special to be all spruced up. 
We went to their church, which was very nice. It is smaller and more traditional than where we currently attend, but that was refreshing. It was good to sing some hymns again, and enjoy a closer, family-like fellowship. I love going to other churches, and marvel at how we can be related, in God's family, with other people we've never met. The Body of Christ is beautiful indeed.
And of course, the Egg Hunt! As soon as they realized that the eggs were stuffed with M&Ms, they slowed down on the gathering part and commenced the eating part.
It was a beautiful morning. 
After an excellent lunch, we got the boys down for a nap. We walked through the garden and I tried to learn as much as I could, taking notes in my Blackberry the entire time. So much to learn! And I must learn how to make an apple pie like Suzy. Goodness gracious, it was amazing.
It was a blessing to be able to celebrate Resurrection Sunday with family. We can't wait to go back!
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