One of the most rewarding things about raising the kids is watching their growth and development. At the same time, "growing" also often means "growing out of" things we found so adorable when they were toddlers. Both of our kids were little songbirds when they were 2 and 3, but have moved on, and these days it is nearly impossible to get them to sing on demand.
Easter was so fun for me and Steph this year, as we got to see Jackson and Mackenzie grow personally, as they were better able to understand the meaning of Easter, while at the same time taking a page out of their songbird pasts in preparing to sing at Easter Service. For the past 4 weeks or so, they diligently practiced their songs each Sunday after church, and then rehearsed over and over in the car throughout the week, singing along to the practice cd given out to the kids.
We can attest that their singing voices are as beautiful as ever! They sang before the church at three separate services, and were poised and prepared each time. They were each rewarded with a gift of a polished stone marked with a cross from the church. They have yet to throw them at each other.
The rest of the day was spent indulging on candy from their Easter baskets, blowing bubbles, playing catch, digging for worms (Mackenzie, obviously) and just hanging with Mom, Dad, and Grandma and Grandad Werner.
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| Ready Freddie! |
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| Gettin' some quick Bible in before we get started |
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| Kenzie lives for wearing pretty dresses |
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| They told her to put on a big smile, and she is extra obedient on Easter |
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| Alleluia! |
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| A new trophy for their stone collections |
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| Ears first... obviously!! |
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| Bubble time!! |
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| Back to his craft! |
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| The only thing that could possible get Mackenzie to change out of her Easter dress is digging for worms!! |
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