Weekend Recap

We had an extra busy and fun weekend!  I feel as though I am still recovering...thus the "weekend update" on Tuesday night!  Saturday started out with Faith going to ballet, and afterwards we were able to attend a Children's Easter Celebration at church.  The kids learn about the different events of Holy Week by making something or doing something fun. A few examples...at the Palm Sunday station, the kids learn that Jesus rode on a Donkey, and they play pin the tail on the donkey!  In learning about how Jesus cleared the temple, the kids decorate a bottle of bubble bath to take home!  It was really a fun way for the kids to learn about the events leading up to Easter.  The highlight was making paper rockets (to symbolize Jesus' ascension!), and then launching them! 

After the Easter Celebration and an attempt at naps - how could Shane not nap after all that excitement??  Maybe it was too much excitement! - we went for a walk down at the beach as it was a gorgeous afternoon.  We went to our favorite walking spot which allows the kids to ride their bikes as we walk.  And for the first time ever, we did not end up carrying one of them because they couldn't make it the whole way!  Since they did so well, we went out for pizza to celebrate such a great family day!

And finally the little guy is tuckered out!  I thought it was funny how he had his trains lined up on the dresser!

Sunday was a another event filled day.  We started out with church and Sunday School, and then headed to the ever exciting Chuck E. Cheese for a birthday party!!  This party the kids have been looking forward to for weeks!!  Is there anything better for kids than a party there??  They ate pizza, played games, won prizes, had cake - an exceptionally good time was had! 

Faith loved this roller coaster game!

I was glad some of my friends were there too!

Now that we are just days away from Faith's birthday, life has not slowed down!  We made muffins to bring for a birthday treat, are planning a party for Faith and her friends, and of course keeping up with our Easter traditions!