Easter

We had a lovely Easter this year! We kicked it off with the Eggstravaganza (NCC's huge egg hunt) in a local park. It was pouring with rain, which somehow made it all the more memorable. We trudged through the mud cheerfully and lined up, and then the kids ran (or tottered in some cases) forward to collect the eggs. Grace seemed totally bemused by it all and just stood there in the rain. She only picked up 4 eggs (with help) but seemed quite happy with it all. Wish I had some photos...Lilia was all bundled up in the baby bjorn, with only her eyes visible. Sadly, we didn't get any photos of that but here's Grace (right), in her Easter dress.

Then Grace & Lilia's grandparents (Martin) came to visit and brought Easter gifts and lovely matching outfits for the girls! I can't wait for them to wear the matching swimsuits. So cute! Then, they baby-sat for us while Jeff and I went out for dinner with friends (great company & conversation!). The next morning, we dressed the girls two matching dresses that Grandma had bought them and went to church.

It was a beautiful sunny morning and we enjoyed the service. After church, we went to ANOTHER egg hunt that our neighbor, Mary, threw for the kids in their backyard.

Here is a nice one of Grace and James (one of Mary's twins).

And then, we celebrated Easter by what is becoming an annual tradition: lunch with dearest friends, Auntie Carrie & Uncle Brad. A perfect weekend...I even got some shopping in! :)

Thank God for our life here in Arlington, and our beautiful children. He is good! And as Grace likes to sing in one of her favorite songs from kids' church: "He is alive!"