Happy Easter!

Greetings!

Happy Easter! What a wonderful weekend to celebrate! Jonas and Elsa had so many adventures and time with family it almost seems like four weekends worth of stories!

But first let us humbly thank you for supporting us in our upcoming March of Dimes "March for Babies" walk next week. If you are interested in our March for Babies fundraiser the link is:

http://www.marchforbabies.org/team/t1535081
We have exceeded our goal thanks to the amazing generosity and kindness of YOU! THANK YOU!

Easter is such a special time of year for us. It is around the time that Jonas and Elsa both came home from the hospital and it reminds us of a bible verse that is taped directly above the computer that I type on now.

Song of Solomon 2

For, lo, the winter is past, the rain is over and gone; the flowers appear on the earth; the time of the singing of birds is come, and the voice of the turtle is heard in our land.

Song of Solomon 2 has taken on some new symbolism in our lives now but it is just as joyful and hopeful to us as it was two years ago....Jonas and Elsa now can't wait for winter to be over. They constantly chant "OUTSIDE...OUTSIDE....OUTSIDE." They actually don't even mind the raindrops if it means they can run outside. Elsa and Jonas spent a lot of time out in the flower beds and while they occasionally topped a few flowers; they were equally interested in the vast array of colors. Today, Jonas and Elsa both were able to sing with the choir at Grandma Jeanne and Grandpa Paul's church. Elsa was proudly up on stage waving at us in the audience and Jonas kept his mouth open the entire time during a song doing his part to add to the singing of the birds. Everyday at home, they sing and dance with wild abandon--an inspiration to all of us to sing! And finally, did we mention that Elsa and Jonas got to pet a turtle that belongs to our next door neighbor on Saturday? They were enthralled!

God is Great!
Picture: Family photo; Easter outfits; We love Cousins!; Chocolate; Easter Presents; Lambs. Videos: Lambs; Chocolate

God Bless,

Mari & Dan & Elsa & Jonas