Easter Egg Hunt

Here is some footage from our Easter egg hunt.

Mr & Mrs Mallard

We have 2 ducks living in our neighborhood. They often come to our driveway after we finish eating dinner (they know where to find bread!) The girls have named them "Mr and Mrs Mallard" after one of their favorite books: "Make Way for Ducklings".

Vancouver Zoo

While Dadda was still on break, we visited the zoo. 

The girls were fascinated by the peacocks. They loved it when one of the male's displayed his extravagant eye-spotted tail. 

This white peacock enjoyed seeing her reflection in the coke machine. 

Goodbye Friends!

On Wednesday we officially said goodbye to our friends who are moving overseas.

The girls loved taking the skytrain to the airport.

But weren't as thrilled about saying goodbye to their playmates.

On the way home we sat in the front of the skytrain and the girls took turns driving. I remember doing this with my brother at the Seattle airport when we were little.

Campbell Valley

The weather last week was beautiful. We took full advantage (once Dadda was feeling better), and spent a lot of time outside. I love having picnics with our family. 

Welcome home, Dadda!

Last week Dadda came home from Guatemala! We were all so happy to see him. He came home very early in the morning. When the girls woke up and ran into our room they were thrilled to see Dadda there. It was a joyful reunion!

Dadda brought the girls some new scarves from his trip.

And Karis some new shoes!

The big girls also received some new journals. They love their Guatemala journals and often write in them when Momma and Dadda are doing their devotionals.

He Is Risen!

Last week, we went to the Reed's to do some Easter activities. 

Hudson's Grandma went through the Easter story using Resurrection Eggs. It was such a great way to engage the kids in the story. There was something in each egg to tell part of the story. One of the last eggs was empty, representing the empty tomb. 

I then read the "He is Risen" story from the Big Picture Bible.

Melissa did a craft with the kids. They made an empty tomb (with a rock that rolls away), Jesus, Mary, Mary's friend, and an angel.

Karis played happily while the kids were crafting.

The completed crafts. 

The kids also learned to respond to "He is risen"... "He is risen indeed!