Easter

 I had fun making these cookies for the kids to take with them to "Easter Camp". Some other workers put on a 2 day camp for foreign children! What a HUGE blessing! These two women put together an entire weekend packed FULL of lessons, worship, crafts, food and FUN! 

 So the least we could do was send along a few snacks. Cake pops...hmmm...not so great with melted chocolate, but tasty.

 I am one of those parents who misses their kids when away from them. I am not going to lie. So when they said they needed help to take the kids to the park and back, I volunteered. I had to get a peek at them and make sure they remembered me.

 Of course they were having a blast!

 BUT...I am not the Mom who clings or carries on or makes her kids feel sad. I encourage them to take flight! And they soared! I am proud!

 Who would want to take this group and keep them in their own house for 2 nights AND plan amazing times of meeting with God? These two valiant ladies! They were detectives for the weekend and tried to prove the question "Is Jesus still alive?" They had all sorts of activities and lessons and proofs that they found. They came back FULL of verses and knowledge.

 Annie had a blast running around with the boys, all the girls were a couple years younger than her. But she enjoyed her time chit-chatting with them inside. I love that she is a mix of pink, but covered in dirt! Beauty but unafraid of getting dirty and being tough!

 Jesse had so much fun with these boys! I can only imagine what is going on in his head in this instance. They surely believe they are 3 comrades marching off to war together to conquer the world...and they will!

 Meanwhile, Tim and I got to stay in a nice hotel and go out to coffee and dinner and shopping. We hardly knew what to do with ourselves! What a gift!

 We were home again for Easter morning and we made yummy carrot cake and crescent rolls!

 The kids hunted for their Easter baskets. Thanks Mom for instilling fun traditions in me!

 Tim found great hiding places behind curtains and hanging up on the rod! Took them awhile to find it!

 Jesse still didn't see his behind the curtain...the red blur in the background. 

 It's still fun to dress up, even when you are going to church in your own house!

 The girls!

 The gang!

 The boys...showing off the many ways of wearing a 3 piece suit!

 A family picture. Love that EVERYTHING is blooming right now. Our pomegranate tree behind us has grown so much and should give us lots of fruit this year. 

 All dressed up and playing!

Eating cookies in play clothes outside...much better! We had a great time of celebrating and hosted a few more Americans during this time as well...but no pictures of them. Sad. Thankful for our time!