Easter Weekend!

We started off Easter weekend by dropping off our kiddos at the Homans on Friday night. As you can see they SO enjoyed playing dress-up with one another. Love Andrews leo and the combo of princess and ski wear. We headed to our community group leaders house to take communion together and watch The Passion of the Christ.
On Saturday we boiled our eggs. It was neat to open the egg carton and see a scripture right there, "This is the day which the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it." Psalm 118:24
Nehemiah dyeing his eggs. He "struggles" with gentleness, so needless to say a few eggs were harmed during the dyeing process.
Avi Joy had a great time too. I did like last years kit better. Tie dye in the baggies. Easier for the kids and way more vibrant colors.
We added glitter to some.
And used dye q-tips and drew on the other half.
I LOVE the finished eggs. Aren't they just beautiful?!
Then on Sunday we woke up realllly early and attended our churches 7:30am service! My mom, step-dad and sis were able to join us and that was a blessing.
Everyone came over to our house for lunch (breaking the fast you know!) and the kids opened their presents from their grandparents. My mom got the kiddos the cutest aprons- they are always in the kitchen with me.
And lil' joy's apron.
Eating lunch together. We prepared Monterey Chicken (bacon, onions and cheese on chicken), salad, mash potatoes, cauliflower bake and strawberry lime lemonade.
Followed by my famous cheesecake (totally from scratch) covered in caramel sauce. I had a girlfriend over the next day and made her a piece. She ordered some on the spot for a family members birthday coming up- talk about making you feel good! Since Sunday, I have had, 7 pieces, yes, seven- breaking the fast you know allows me to seriously enjoy indulging in cheesecake. Once piece after each meal : )
Then an Easter egg hunt in our backyard.
Nehemiah was trying to get the hang of it, but he just wanted to open them and not really hunt.
After naps we made our Jesus Risen Rolls. You let Rhodes Rolls thaw out. Smash them down. Place your Jesus marshmallow inside. Wrap Him up in the tomb. Roll Him in dirt (cinnamon and sugar) and bake!
Cut them open and He has risen! They are empty inside. Then we all had them along with dinner.
It was a fantastic Easter. Celebrating the Truth of the season with children is just precious beyond words. We are so thankful for Jesus and our family. Thank you Lord for being the first gift giver! "For God so loved the world that He GAVE His only son, that whosoever believes in Jesus, shall not perish, but have eternal life." John 3:16

The Perryman Family