He has RISEN! Grace's 1st Easter!

I love Easter. I love the spring weather, I love how so much of the world takes extra time to remember Jesus raising from the dead. I love the hope we have through Christ. I love playing Easter bunny and leaving some fun things for the kids. Kids, did I just say kids?! Oh, I love having 2 kids!

 

This was Gracie's first Easter. She is such a sweet and cute baby. Collin and I both participated in our church service. Our service included cardboard testimonies and we were asked to help out. Mine included my kids so both were able to come up on stage with me. They both did great, overall. Grace started fussing a little right after she came on stage. We didn't take any pictures at church but we did at home to share with you.

If you've never seen cardboard testimonies done, look up a YouTube video. They are neat. I went first and when I turned my testimony over, Collin walked up with Caden and Grace. Then he went. It was really special. I love that I have this testimony to share. I don't like the 4 miscarriages but I believe my relationship with God is stronger because of it. A year ago I was angry and fearful. I couldn't understand why God would let me get pregnant only to keep losing my babies. When I got pregnant with Grace, I was excited but absolutely terrified! I didn't want to lose her! God was faithful and he blessed us with her and Caden. I grew a lot between my 4th miscarriage and my pregnancy with Grace. Collin and I both had a testimony that dealt with fear. Thankfully we are set free to live through Christ! It was neat seeing everyone's testimony who shared. It's nice to know that we are NOT alone and that there is freedom through Christ.

 

 

Easter morning was nice. Caden enjoyed seeing the Easter Bunny's tracks around our house and finding out what he left. He got some chalk, a book, a coloring book, bubbles, a puzzle, and some pretend eggs, including a giant blue egg. Gracie got a bunny and chalk for when she's older.

Here are some sweet pictures of our kiddos. Happy Easter from our family to yours!