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Looking back over my posts, I see I have a bad habit of using explanation points too often!
I will try to work on that!

It's probably really annoying!

It makes it seem like I'm super happy and obnoxious while I'm blogging!

Well, anyways, enough of that!

I'll just do these  :-) to be emphatic from now on! That seems way less obnoxious!

Easter Recap

Easter was quiet for us this year. That was by choice. You see, I was hoping for a nice family day, going to church, eating a meal, taking a nice hike or bike ride. Well, it was quiet, but none of that happened! We have had very cold days and Easter was not immune to that cold. So, we didn't brave the cold to go to our church's outdoor morning service and we didn't get to have that hike outdoors either. But, we did stay warm and in our jammies most of the day!


The kids woke up E.A.R.L.Y. (of course!) and we headed down for our basket and egg hunt. The Easter Bunny was particularly tricky this year. Much to their surprise, the boys' baskets were full of Legos and little Lego Men. I've been stepping on them ever since.

(Please ignore the stack of pillows and material in the background. 

Now that I've pointed them out it's probably hard to ignore them! 

I'm still sewing and I'm also bad at stowing away unfinished projects!)

 After (most of) the eggs were found, we started a new tradition. I found many blogs that showed "Resurrection Rolls" this year. So, we tried it. We already have a Christmas tradition of cinnamon rolls, so these are a perfect fit!

There are many recipes out there, but we thawed out frozen Rhodes Rolls and rolled them out before they could rise. Next, we added a marshmallow inside and pinched the roll closed around it. We spread melted butter over the rolls and sprinkled a cinnamon/sugar mixture on top. We covered them and let them rise. Finally, we baked them. When they bake, the marshmallow melts leaving a hole in the center (and a gooey surprise inside). They resemble the empty tomb on Easter morning from Jesus' Resurrection. They were a hit and definitely a new tradition for our household on Easter.

 I have loved finding small ways to show the kids in fun ways what Easter is truly about. 

I am so grateful for Jesus and His death and resurrection. I am grateful for His grace and mercy each day and for the quiet days He gives me even when it wasn't what I had planned!