Happy Easter! He is Risen!

Here are some Easter activities we have been up to. . .

Easter Eggs

Lots of eggs and lots of fun dying and decorating

Adley wanted "another one!"

Jaylyn had a blast

Resurrection Rolls

We also made resurrection rolls where each ingredient represents something about
Jesus buried and rising again. Adley preferred just eating the marshmallows.

Dip marshmallows (Jesus) in butter (oils) and cinnamon/sugar (spices) for burial.

TJ read the scripture verses as the girls wrapped their marshmallows.

Wrap the marshmallow in a crescent roll or biscuit (cloth around his body.) Place them in the oven (the tomb). When they are finished, the marshmallows have melted and are not there! Just as Jesus was no longer in the tomb. (Thanks Jenny for printing it in the newsletter so I didn't have to look for my copy!)

Resurrection Eggs

These are always fun to hide and see what items are inside once they find them all.

I was excited that Jaylyn knew what most of the items represented about the Easter message. Although, it is kind of sad to see her growing up so fast!

Church Easter Egg Hunt

Well, unfortunately Adley and I missed the big egg hunt. She had thrown up the day before and we were waiting 24 hours to make sure all was well. Thankfully she isn't quite old enough to realize what she was missing and she was really feeling fine. So, all was well with us at home. But, it sounds like Jaylyn enjoyed her morning at the egg hunt!

Eggs everywhere!

She is a true girl and wanted to find the prettiest ones. :)

Easter Morning

The girls enjoyed looking through their Easter baskets

Adley wanted to eat all the candy right away.

The girls in their dresses before church. I actually finished them and hair bows too. Woohoo!

Easter at the Laxtons

We alternate family sides each year. This was our year at TJ's side. 12 kids excited to do their egg hunt after lunch and before the rain came.

More eggs!

Adley finally got to join in for real!

Jaylyn holding part of her loot. It is crazy what these girls brought home!

Adley of course, wanting more candy! Even after I took all her baskets away, she found someone to give her someone else's candy!

I think I posted these lyrics last year, but here they are again...
(from "In Christ Alone" by Keith Getty and Stuart Townsend)


There in the ground His body lay,
Light of the world by darkness slain;
Then bursting forth in glorious day,
Up from the grave He rose again!
And as He stands in victory,
Sin's curse has lost its grip on me;
For I am His and He is mine—
Bought with the precious blood of Christ.

Thank You Jesus for this hope of Easter!