We woke up bright and early this morning to discover our Easter baskets, which contained new bathing suits, flip flops, bubbles, candy, and a couple of other things.
After we had emptied our baskets in Mom and Dad's room, we rushed to the den to hunt eggs and fill them back up.
(As you can see from the next shot, not all of us are joyful when our siblings beat us to the eggs. And in fairness, Hallie is a little too efficient at an egg hunt.)
But Hallie is also willing to share her loot (when it doesn't contain candy!), so we all ended up happy.
We got dressed in our Easter outfits and took a few pictures before we headed up to Birmingham to go to church with Gigi and company.
Even with the boo-boos, he's pretty cute... :)
Gigi hosted us for lunch and a quick egg hunt before the rain started. Uncle Gray hid the eggs for us.
Sometimes you have to demonstrate your commitment to finding the best ones...
Sara stops to smile. Hallie is all business. :)
Gigi had a few Easter gifts for the kids to keep them occupied while the grown-ups ate lunch and talked. That Gigi. She's a smart one.
It was quite a success. The kids were entertained for a long time!
We had a good, full day. We are thankful for family, time together, and most of all the grace of our God. Hallie asked on the way home what it means when we say that Jesus gives us new life. I don't know that our explanation did it justice, but I am thankful for another opportunity to tell her the Story.
Happy Easter!
