Easter is a lot like Christmas

April, 2, 2010

Well they are both about our Savior. But in this case the grandparents yet again can not wait to send Easter goodies presents. Even for us. Today we got a package from Pops and Jerri. Sports balls shaped like eggs, a blue bunny, and even a movie and Cotton Bowl short for Dad. Noah had fun opening another present and had the most fun (at first) with his blue tissue paper. Thanks for thinking of us. (oh I want to propose a grandma name for Jerri, we really need to have something to call you because Noah likes to go down the hallway and have you name each person in the pictures; anyway, we like Gigi) Let us know what you think????

Our little friend Kate even liked the bunny ears that Noah got. I think they fit her better anyway.

What is Easter? (Noah got a book and it really does a great job of explaining on a child's level the meaning of this day)

The little bunny hops hops hops.
Is this what Easter means?
Is it about the Easter eggs?
All filled with jellybeans.

Is Easter about hunting eggs?
I do that every year.
Does it mean eating chocolate stuff?
I ate my bunny's ear.

Is it about the baby chicks?
They're fuzzy, and they're fun!
I saw some Easter chicks for sale.
I really wanted one.

Is it about the Easter toys?
They're really fun, I think.
One time a bunny came to me.
His little nose was pink.

Is it about my brand new dress?
And my new Easter hat?
Does it mean wearing shiny shoes?
I really do love that!

Is it about a big parade?
With lots of pretty floats?
Is it about the Easter choir?
They sing the highest notes!

NO! That's not what Easter means.

Easter means much more than that.
It's all about God's son.
See, God sent Jesus down to earth
To die for everyone.

He had to die upon a tree
To save us from our sin.
But He was only dead three days
And then He rose again.

Now, that's what Easter really means!!!
It's quite a special day
Jesus our Savior rose again.
Hooray! Hooray! Hooray!

Today, he sits right next to God.
In Heaven up above.
He wants to live inside you too
And fill you up with love.

Okay, now I get it.
The Easter Bunny is okay.
And Easter eggs are fun.
But Easter's not about that stuff....

IT'S ALL ABOUT GOD'S SON.