If you were really the Son of God, you could just climb down off that cross!" they said.

And of course they were right. Jesus could have just climbed down. Actually, he could have just said a word and made it all stop. Like when he healed the little girl. And stilled the storm. And fed 5000 people.

But Jesus stayed.

You see, they didn't understand. It wasn't the nails that kept Jesus there.

It was love.

Yesterday we celebrated His Resurrection Day! I left the sanctuary to get Colin from nursery as the service was nearing an end to beat the crowd of people and as I walked through the halls, I heard hundreds of people loudly excitedly full of passion and hope say "HE IS RISEN. HE IS RISEN INDEED!" What a powerful ending.

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On His Resurrection Day, we spent the day as a family at my parent's house with the people we love because of the One we love.
The boys clearly all excited about having their picture taken. Still equally as excited huh? First picture of all 4 grandkids 'together'. Colin opening his Easter basket from Grandma and Grandpa Sweaty Colin staring out the window

Mike had to go out of town this week to a lovely small town by the Iowa border. He left this morning and comes home sometime late Friday. To say we are less than thrilled is a gross understatement. There have been alot of tears shed, offers of help given, and text messages sent. The truth is we are spoiled. People do this everyday. People raise children and work full-time. People are separated from their spouses. We just aren't one of those people. So while I can't do anything to bring us closer together, I can atleast take pictures. Here was our short night together babe. We miss you and can't wait until you get home. We are counting down the minutes.

Take One (I asked say hi to Daddy and he was looking around b/c he didn't see you)

Take Two - Colin asking if we have to do this again

Giving Monkey our nightly hugs

Heading upstairs to get ready for bed

"What?!?! You gave them to me?"

Trying to put his socks back on

Bedtime bottle

Mike had Wednesday off. Ethan is on spring break. It was Micah's birthday. So we all stayed at our house today. Mike and the older boys walked to a local playground while C napped to wear off some energy. We had a fun lunch and then headed downtown to the Children's Museum.

in the boat fishing. I love how big Colin's life jacket is.

The Birthday Boy standing in the middle of a giant bubble.

Colin loved all the mirrors.

When we came home, we decorated Easter Eggs.

Micah coloring his egg.
Colin coloring his egg.
Ethan coloring his egg.

Dyeing his creation.

Seriously how much do I rock?!?! Over 5 Million people played and check out where I ended up? :) Too bad we didn't play for money.

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