easter - he is risen

He is risen indeed.  We hope all those we don't get to celebrate today with have a wonderful and blessed Easter.

Photo-bombed by daddy who caught Ava leaning against the door!

After church it was off to the Arnold's for Seder meal, and birthday celebrations! This year Caleb and Gwenna had their family birthdays on Easter which added to the fun.

For Gwenna's birthday Ava wrapped up and gave her a pair of dress up shoes, ballet slippers, and ballet wrap. When I asked Noah if he had anything Caleb might find fun he immediately said "SWORD!" But when I asked him which one he'd like to wrap and give Caleb....."uh mom, maybe we can get him a different one at the store." Since Noah does use all of his swords, and wears one nearly every day, I agreed. Just before he gave it to Caleb, Brian pulls me aside and tells me to watch how Noah gives him the sword. He'd apparently coached him on how to "present" Caleb with his new sword. Such a boy rite of passage. (Caleb's expression is perfect).

No caption required. Beauty.

Cousins, cousins, and more cousins!!! (Xan is so cute)

Grandfather - Apparently it was pretty funny to see his expression as Lonnie showed him my parents via FaceTime on the phone. What a different world this is, and think of how much this man has seen in change!!! I mean, when I was a kid cell phones weren't even around!

Last, but certainly not least because this is my favorite of the day, my sweet niece Lucy. Love this little face!