We had a non-traditional Easter this year. Kyle worked a 7-3 shift so the kids and I were on our own for a while. Our church was having one giant service downtown combining all the campuses. We knew it would be awesome, but I just couldn't quite fathom braving the new (big) location with 3 kids by myself during Maggie's naptime. So, we stayed home and had our own little Easter.
We started the morning by making "Resurrection Rolls" - tasty little treats that help illustrate the story of the Christ's empty tomb. (The marshmallow in the middle melts into the roll in the oven and "disappears" so the roll is hollow when you cut in to it.) I thought I followed Melissa's instructions but neglected to close the rolls/tombs up tight enough. So...the Jesus marshmallows didn't really disappear so much as end up all melty all over the pan and open biscuits. The mistake/humor in this was not lost on Owen...who thought it odd (at the beginning) that we were going to cook Jesus! They were tasty nonetheless and at least we started our day talking about the amazing truth we were celebrating!
Enjoying our special breakfast after a morning bath.
Then Bee came over and brought fun Easter treats. Some (nasty) colorful peep-cabobs. Adorable, sticky messes... and two "Angry Birds" toys that were a hit. She brought Maggie a little "taggie" ball that Owen called the "Angry Ball".
Before "quiet play time" (aka QTP, previously known as "naptime"--more on this development in another kid-update post)...we did some cool new floor puzzles.
Highlights from the New Testament.
Highlights from the Old Testament.
After QPT and Kyle getting home we headed to Franny's for an Easter pot-luck and egg hunt. Our gang was a little bigger because the Fosheas and their 2 kiddos got to join us, but a little smaller because the other Mezger's had been sick and Bailey wasn't well enough to come so Luke had to stay home with her.
Here are the kids about to be released to find the eggs. We had the idea of letting each of them fill an egg carton to keeps things kind of fair but we had SO MANY eggs that it became silly so they went at it with bags/baskets.
Owen was on a mission - quite serious. He was doing tumble-moves from egg to egg like one of those spies crossing a room/hall with a laser-beam security system. Intense.
Rebecca was pretty serious too...I think the egg hunt at pre-school earlier that week got her primed and she wasn't about to let big brother show her up.
And did I mention the cascarrones? Such a fun addition. Confetti is always fun. Especially when it's not at your house. (Thanks Nana!)
The sweet Foshea family. Emmy being a goofball.
Nana with Mel, Blake and Blair.
Our crew minus Maggie who was already asleep. Rebecca had a mouthful of chocolate so I guess this is our silly photo.
Happy Easter friends. He is Risen! He is Risen, indeed!*
Taught Owen this exchange earlier in the day and he asked me what a deed was. Because that's what Jesus was risen in.
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