Easter 2010

Last week for Family Home Evening we taught Lainy the Easter story. We told her that a long time ago in a place called Jerusalem, Jesus died for us. It was a sad thing, but it was part of Heavenly Father's plan. We told her that after Jesus died, his body was put in tomb with a big rock in front of the door so no one could get in. Two soldiers were also placed in front of the tomb. We told her that after three days, angels came to the tomb and moved the big rock and scared the soldiers away. We told her that one of Jesus' friends named Mary came to the tomb. She was very sad and was crying. She saw an angel and the angel said, "He is not here. He is risen!" Then Mary saw Jesus. He was alive again! He was resurrected. That made Mary very happy. We told her that because Jesus was resurrected, we can live with Heavenly Father again and be very happy.

Lainy listened, her big blue eyes wide with concern. Then  she said: "Angel said: He is not here! He is risen! We are happy!"

I think she gets it.

Sometimes being a Mom makes you cry.

Here are the pictures of some of the less important, but fun things we did this Easter.

Easter Egg Hunt

Anticipation

The Hunt

The hunting party

The loot

Dying Easter Eggs

Getting ready

Decorating

Designing

Waiting (and telling stories)

Laughing at Leah

Still waiting

The results!

The Dresses

Hope you had a Happy Easter too!