Easter 2012

Happy Easter! We enjoyed a wonderful time at church and with family as we celebrated our Risen Lord.  At 4 1/2 Priya seems to have grasped why we celebrate this special day.  I wish I had gotten a video of her explaining Jesus' death and resurrection.  It was so precious!  She explained how He died on the cross to take the consequence (yes, she used that word) for our sin.  She told us that 3 days later He rose again and how He ascended into heaven (yes, she used those words too).  She explained that Mary went into the "tunnel" and found that Jesus wasn't there and she was so happy that He was alive.  

Priya and I also made "Resurrection Rolls" together this year:

"A great Easter recipe to do with the kids! Rolls with marshmallows wrapped inside, which become hollow as they bake, it represents the tomb of Jesus on Easter morning, when you break them open they are empty inside!"

I had heard about them from a friend last year and decided to try it out since Priya was old enough to participate and understand their meaning.  I think this is a tradition we will continue to do for years to come.

We enjoyed Easter dinner at my parents' home and Ashish's family joined us as well.

 

The kids got to do a little Easter egg hunt which, of course, was fun to watch.

I really love to watch my kids play together and enjoy each other's company (especially when they are behaving well and keeping the noise to a sanity-saving level).  Below is a glimpse of some fun moments between them.

We love walking around campus together.  Josiah gets faster on his feet as the days go by.

Priya's relationship with her Daddy is a very special one.  She is definitely a daddy's girl.  You're a great daddy, Ashish!