On Easter Eve

 

When you are married to the Director of Children's Ministry you get drafted for all sorts of projects. Like building a cross for the congrgation to flower on Easter Sunday! 

This one is about a foot taller than the one he made for Plymouth Church many years ago. We weren't keen on how short that one turned out so he went a bit bigger this time and it feels better to all of us! David did such an outstanding job! 

Grateful to Trader Joe's for the fllower haul! 

And much like husband's get drafted when their wives are the Director of Children's Ministry, daughters get drafted too when their mama is. So incredibly grateful to have such amazing helpers in Dave and the girls! 

While Grace prepared the flowers for the cross, Emma assembled Easter treat bags for all the children for tomorrow. 

The flowers are ready! So excited to bring this tradition to the congregation! I hope they love it as much as we do! 

I pulled out the girls Easter baskets to prepare them for the morning and we couldn't resist putting Violey in! She has been part of our family for one week and she is an absolute perfect addition and a toal sweetheart!

And, of course, we can't leave Miss Clover out! 

Wishing everyone celebrating a very happy Easter eve! xo 

On Easter Box Saturday

We began our day by opening the Easter Box (as is our tradition the day before Easter). 

 Thank you Grandma Joan and Grandpa Ron for the Easter treats! 

 After we did our usual Saturday chores/cleaning the girls turned out Lilac bush into our osterbaum (German Easter tree). 

 We came to this idea a bit on the late side so used plastic eggs rather than eggs we had blown out and decorated. We aren't keen on adding more plastic into the world but it works for now. And we all agreed that we need like one hundred more.

 One year we'd love for our osterbaum to look like this one!

 The girls then spent some time decorating the driveway. 

 We ended our Easter Eve fun with egg dying. 

We had planned to make Italian Easter bread today too but that will wait for tomorrow. 

We hope that you had as lovely a Saturday as we did!
Wishing those who celebrate a blessed Passover and Easter! xo

On Easter Box Saturday

 We're such rebels! 

 Inside this year's Easter box. 

 Trying out the kite that Grandma Joan and Grandpa Ron sent in the Easter box. 

 It's amazing! 

 It was the perfect day to dye Easter eggs outside! 

Happy Easter weekend to those celebrating! xo