Easter this year was our first Sunday worshiping in-person with our church family! We had services outside, and we had to register and go in shifts, but it was in-person! I was too excited about being a part of a real worship service that I didn't snap any pictures, unfortunately. We were absolutely thrilled to be there. Mom, Dad, and Amiee also joined us for the weekend!
Because Easter was just a week or so before Lily's birthday, we had a family party for her (cat-themed, of course):
Nana brought ALLLLLL the fun things!
It was a gorgeous cake, as demonstrated by Lily's reaction.
Lily got a gardening kit (per her request)
And woodland creature puppets
Party animal
The girls had the best time introducing Nana and Poppy to Abominable (of Claire's-birthday-at-the-movies fame) and playing all the fun things.
My dad is quite possibly Brynn's favorite person.
This was a good picture...
Although, sometimes the bald babies pull off their head adornments.
And sometimes, it's just a struggle. See: band over ear. Amiee looks great, though.
I made a smart move this year and had everyone get dressed in their Easter clothes on SATURDAY so that we could get pictures before all the busy-ness of Sunday. We will be doing this henceforth, as it was such a smooth and low-stress process for all involved.
My couch was not equal to this level of cute-ness.
My aunt gave the girls these beautiful matching dresses that were absolutely perfect for Easter. Everyone was feeling it.
I think Mom was laughing at one of the other minions when this was snapped. But I can't find one where she's smiling normally. Sorry, Mom!
After Easter morning service, we had an enormous lunch (Brad grilled lamb) and hunted Easter eggs before Nana, Poppy, and Bo needed to head out. The weather was glorious, and everyone thoroughly enjoyed the festivities:
Easter baskets handmade by our beloved Mrs. Romine (Hallie has one, too, but she wasn't hunting this year)
She participated in an advisory capacity.
And then there was an encore hunt after our visitors left (although, this was just for the thrill of hunt, as the candy had already been collected)
Our babysitter (who is actually in college and usually not in town these days), came home for Easter and texted me that she wanted to drop something off for the girls. She brought eggs from their chickens and homemade cinnamon rolls for the girls to bake and decorate. Can you believe how kind that was??
We didn't get around to the cinnamon rolls until the next day, but it served not just as food but also as an activity! Just the sweetest gift.
Decorating!
Enjoying the spoils
The end result was very...festive
A very full and very fun weekend was had by all! We were very thankful for our family, friends, and the chance to be back with our church. Alleluia, He is risen, indeed!
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