Easter 2012

Easter was really great at the Smith house this year.  We observed Lent for the first time, and it really motivated us to mediate more on the death and resurrection of Christ, and we were able to really anticipate the coming of Easter Sunday.  It was also fun because Maryn was actually able to enjoy the festivities of the day.  We started out the morning with an Easter basket for her, which she loved.  Then of course church, where we had a wonderful service and time of worship and celebration. That afternoon, we hosted an Easter party and egg hunt at our house.  So much fun! We dyed eggs, had lots of yummy food, and just enjoyed the kiddos.  Have we mentioned how thankful we are for our small group?  They are our family away from home!!!  And let me tell you, Maryn totally got into the egg hunt.  She squealed with delight at every egg she spotted and was quite a miser with them.  The funny thing was she didn't even realize there was anything in the eggs!  Ah, the innocence of youth.  Here are a slew of Easter pics for your enjoyment:

Easter Bucket

Hungry Bunny 

Sharing

Easter dress 

Ready for church

Dyeing eggs!

Waiting... 

Blue! 

Green! 

Watching the guys "hide" the eggs

Counting

Got one! 

Here's another! 

I see even more!!! 

Family pic

Esteps! 

BFFs 

Discovering their loot 

Yummy and adorable treats that Erica made!