Easter

I love Easter, I love getting to dress my kiddos up cute and let them hunt for prizes. I also love the food and good company of family and friends. But every year I try to take the time to remember why we are celebrating Easter. I think people often get caught up in the traditions and the fun and games of holidays and forget the purpose, which is to remember something very important. 

Christ death and resurrection to save us from our sins, this is the reason we celebrate Easter. I received and email recently outlining in great detail the suffering Christ went through for us, it was so heart wrenching that I could not help but be overcome by emotion. I think it is so important for us to remember the suffering and ridicule that He went through so that we could be saved. It helps us to realize how much he loves us, to be tortured and crucified, there truly is no greater love. 

This year we spent Easter at a family friends as we have many times in the past. The kids had a wonderful time and I truly enjoyed spending time with friends and family. The weather was great and of course candy and easter eggs were in abundance :).

Myself with Princess (3) and Bubby (1 1/2) 

They were so excited to get so many eggs. 

 Auntie with Baby Shea  (8 Months)

 Bubby finding eggs, he didn't quite understand at first, but he caught on fast!

 She was an expert egg hunter by this year and had a blast running around and loading up her basket.

Bubby with his egg bucket :)

Creation

Most days, my blog ideas start with a photo. Photography is one of my passions in life, and I am always amazed at how a photo can say so much more than any words. 

The other day, the hubby and I were taking a drive and the clouds and scenery were just beautiful. Thank goodness I had my camera, so I could capture these shots. 

"The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they display knowledge. There is no speech or language where their voice is not heard. Their voice goes out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world." (Psalm 19:1-4; cf. Psalm 97:6)

How people can see this beauty and not know there is a God always confuses me.

This photo is one of my favorites. The serenity of it makes me want to just jump into the image and lounge on the grass.

The clouds were so fluffy and vibrant this day, it was like Gods love was just shining down to warm the world.