Blessed by Two: Happy Easter- Part 1

Well we began Easter weekend with an Easter Egg hunt at church today. It was actually much more than just an Easter egg hunt. They had lots of activities set up for the kids to do. Paxton and Lorelei were both there in their Easter hunting outfits. Paxton did many of the activities they had. He made a cross craft, decorated a cookie, made an Easter magnet and made a really cute wind sock! He also got his face painted which I was shocked that he wanted to do because he usually doesn't like things like that. Daddy supervised this activity and somehow Paxton ended up with a green cross and a green heart. This was after we convinced him (told him) not to get his whole face painted like a puppy as he wanted.

After the activities and socializing with our friends, we had Kids Praise. This is something our church has twice a month, where they gather all the children together to sing Praise songs to God. It is very energetic and the leader is great. Lorelei usually doesn't go to this on Sunday mornings because she is too young, so today she was fascinated by it all. She was trying to do all the hand movements and she was really taking it all in. Of course, if you know Paxton, you know he loves this kind of thing. He sings well and does a great job participating.

The last activity was the Easter egg hunt. Now this was for ages 0-5th grade at our church so I was a little worried with all the kids there, that Paxton would get run over because of his cast. Luckily, the split the kids up, 0-3, and then 4- and up. So we took Lorelei and Paxton out to their Easter egg space and let them go to it. Lorelei did great (we have been practicing with Easter Egg hunts at home this week) and had a ton! She got in a section away from the playground where all the other kids were and really racked up. Paxton didn't do as well because he followed the crowd to the playground and couldn't get around very well. He didn't want our help but he complained about doing it himself, said it hurt his foot. Poor little dude, can't have it both ways bud!

Overall we had a great time. We got some good pictures of our two as well as some good shots with other friends. Tomorrow we continue the Easter celebration by going to Church and then having Easter lunch at Lala (great grandmother), Pam and Von's house. This will be followed by another Easter egg hunt with the cousins. Should be some more great pics of Sunday Easter clothes and more Easter egg hunts! Also, check back for the official picture with the Easter bunny, taken earlier this week- an interesting story there too! For now, Happy Easter- may we all remember that our Lord and Savior rose from the grave on that glorious day!!!!