Our Beautiful Chaos!: Hoppy Easter!!

What a beautiful weekend we ended up having for Easter! It was like God cleared the skies for 2 days just so we could enjoy the outdoors. This year Easter brought up many questions. Jack, being almost 4 1/2, was very curious about the cross and Jesus, and why the bad men were hurting him. It was AWESOME to see his interest peaked in this area. The last 2 weeks at church have been illustrated sermons and Jack opted to stay with us at "big" church instead of going to sunday school. He even got to pet the donkey that Jesus rode on! :) He was able to witness what really happened over that week. Passion for the Christ came on tv one night, and though we didn't let him continue to watch it as it gets pretty gruesome, he was glued to it. It makes me realized that no matter how old or how little we are, what Jesus did for us, is something we all want to be a part of. We ALL want that! Even at 4 years old, Jack wanted to know that. I pray that he will continue to have a thirst for that! I am ever so thankful of what my Jesus for us. And was once again reminded of the wonders of the cross!

We had a wonderful weekend. To kick things off the Koss' graciously opened up their home for our small group Easter brunch and egg hunt. 12 Adults and 11 (plus a half baked Sjogren :) kids made for very fun morning. We had a yummy brunch with lots good treats, then some fun cookie decorating while the dads hid the Easter eggs, then it was time for the hunt! It was so fun to see all the kiddos with their baskets tottin' around picking up eggs. It was fun to watch Cole this year able to participate in the hunt, and hold his own basket. Last year we just had to pose by an egg!