Easter 2011

Easter 2011 was very special to us for many reasons. First, my family came to our house and we were able to celebrate with them at our house for the first time! We had so much fun! Second (which kind of goes along with number one), we were able to celebrate Easter church at our very own church for the first time since we've had children. This was so wonderful as our church family is so important to us. Third and most important, the whole point of Easter is that Christ died on the cross for our sins and then rose from the dead on the third day so that we could enjoy eternal life with Him in heaven. We can enjoy this amazing gift if we only put our trust in Him and believe. We had been discussing this at length with the girls for weeks leading up to Easter weekend which lead to Maryn understanding the great sacrifice that Jesus made for her and asking Jesus into her heart! I have prayed that each of my children will come to know Christ and have a fulfilling relationship with Him since I knew they were in my belly and my prayer was answered with Maryn!!! It is definitely an Easter season I will never forget!


The kids with their Easter baskets (L to R, Chase, Eden, Maya, Maryn, Makenna)


Our three girls


Maryn showing off her puppy from the Easter Bunny... her name is Muffy :) The night before Easter Maryn asked me in all seriousness "You're the Easter bunny, aren't you Mom?" I was like a deer in the headlights, I didn't know what to say! So she repeated "Are you the Easter bunny?" I finally responded with, "Who do you think the Easter bunny is?" She thought it over, giggled and said "I guess it could be Papa and Nana!" Should've known Maryn would figure this out WAY before her older sister even has a clue!


Baby Chase... look how big he's getting!!


The four Boutott granddaughters proudly displaying their Easter baskets.


Our colored Easter eggs and the note from the Easter bunny... the eggs were still slightly wet (despite being colored a week before Easter!) so the Easter bunny couldn't hide them :(


Makenna and Maryn showing off their eggs


Makenna's new headband... I showed her later the correct way to wear it


And the family picture that never works.... but I still try!


This is sure to be my mom and dad's new FAVORITE picture! Aren't they all the cutest?!


My three girls all dolled up for Easter church


Darling Maya


Sister hug!


Pictures of the awesome Easter egg hunt to come!!!