Bunny Tales

We had a busy day on Wednesday with Easter parties. Cole and his 2nd grade class had just finished their two days of the Terra Nova test, so they were ready to party! We had pizza, chips, and cupcakes--their favorites! We also showered them with treats and candy-filled eggs. Mary Conlee's Kindergarten class had an egg hunt at Ballard Park. Since Cole was finished with his party and his work, he helped hide the eggs for the kindergartners. We enjoyed Easter cookies and snacks back in the room. The best part for both kids was checking out of school a little early!

On Thursday night, we headed to the lake for the weekend. We enjoyed windy boat rides and spotted some turtles at our special place! We also fished with Canadian nightcrawlers and had an egg hunt. We came home Saturday afternoon so the Easter Bunny would know where to find us! Before going to bed, we made some special Easter cookies. Each ingredient is symbolic of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus. After each step in the recipe, we read a Bible verse that pertained to it. Once the cookies were in the preheated oven, we turned it off and taped the door shut. They are supposed to transform into something special overnight. The kids were thrilled to see what was in their Easter baskets, but the first thing they wanted to do was check the oven to see what happened to the Easter story cookies. They were hollow--just like the tomb! Bunnies, eggs, and treats are always special this time of year. But the most important thing to remember is that HE IS RISEN...HE IS RISEN, INDEED!

Cole's Easter party
 

Going on an egg hunt
 

Tanner and Mary Conlee have their eggs!
 

Mrs. Farned's Kindergarten class
 

Good Friday on the lake
 

At Turtle Cove, we spotted our first of the season--climbing up...
 

...and up...
 

...and up the branch!
 

MC loves to hunt for eggs!
 

Cole's turn at finding them
 

Daddy tries to pick us up at the neighborhood park, but we're not ready to go!
 

Hot off the grill!
 

This Canadian nightcrawler has met his match!
 

MC wanted to hold one, but Cole had to wash off the dirt first!
 

How to put a worm on a hook, part 1


How to put a worm on a hook, part 2


Getting ready to make the Easter story cookies
 

Crushed pecans resemble Christ's broken body
 

Vinegar, given to him to drink while on the cross
 

Separating the egg whites. Eggs are a sign of new life...Christ died for ours!
 

A pinch of salt represents the salty tears shed by his family and followers
 

We added sugar, the sweetest part! Jesus died because He loves us.
 

After beating the mixture, it turns white--the color of purity.
 

Each mound represents the rocky tomb where Jesus' body was laid
 

Folding in the broken nuts
 

Taping the oven door off, just as Jesus' tomb was sealed
 

The empty tomb!
 

Cole loves the iTunes card the EB brought him!
 

MC kept saying..."He knows I like bubbles, he knows I like Webkinz! He knows me!"