We had a great Easter. Brooks was sure to write the Easter Bunny a note about a week before Easter arrived. Then, he forgot to lay it out for the big "EB" before he went to bed. He was just so nervous about the Easter Bunny coming into his room and him being awake. So cute. I laid it out for him.

Brooks was thrilled when he woke up in the morning to find a pink mark on his nose and his Sister's nose. The Easter Bunny had actually gone into their bedrooms and kissed their noses! Brooks was so upset that the "kiss" came off in the bathtub and that he couldn't go to church with the Easter Bunny's kiss on his nose. He is so very precious.

We were up early, so we had TONS of time to play BEFORE church. We rode bikes, explored and ate LOTS of candy. The kids bathed and we headed off to Easter Service.

Church was packed and the sermon was right on. We sang some wonderful songs and reflected on the real reason we celebrate Easter. I was brought to tears thinking of Jesus hanging on the cross, being beaten and taking it all for US. We are so undeserving! It's so powerful and our family celebrates God's faithfulness, forgiveness and grace.

Our kids wore their Easter best and then proceeded to play outside all afternoon (the second nice day we've had ALL Spring in Duluth) in their church best. It was fun to just let them be kids.

Chloe got a new helmet from the Easter Bunny. She loves it and likes to wear it whenever we'll let her. Greg had to take it off to tighten it and adjust the straps and Chloe threw a royal fit. It's great to know that her little (or should I say huge) head will always be protected whether she is swinging, playing T-ball, big-wheeling, walking, sitting on the porch, eating lunch...you get the idea. Right?

Brooks was thrilled that the Easter Bunny came to our backyard while we were in church! It was fun for him to run around with his cousins collecting even more candy. The funny thing is, Brooks could care less about candy or sweets or junk food. He's amazing and really one-of-a-kind. He would much prefer ham, green beans and broccoli.

We are so blessed and had a terrific day.