Easter Celebration

Marina has been excited about celebrating Easter. She was very happy with her Easter dress and especially her pink hat. (I always get her an Easter bonnet.) Our holiday started at the Easter egg hunt at church. Marina waited very patiently before the kids were told to begin picking up the eggs which covered the grass. Once she got started, she didn't want to stop collecting them. She was the last child still looking to gather the eggs. She was having so much fun she forgot to trade in her eggs for a goody bag. She played with one of her friends until the service started.

After the service she played with her friends for a little longer and had a snack. But she was more than happy to got home because she couldn't wait to see what the Easter Bunny had brought. We were barely in the door when she started finding the eggs hidden around the house. She also found her two Easter baskets.

For dinner we invited two friends. One brought Marina a bag of candy and toys. Marina was quite thrilled with that. We had turkey for dinner. Marina at the drumstick and stuffing. She even tried some wine (she didn't like it). Once dinner was over, she put on a Disney fashion show for us, dressing first as Rapunzel, then Elizabeth Swann and, finally, Snow White. She was sad that it had to end, but it was time for our friends to go home.

Before bed, Marina read the story of Jesus' resurrection for her Bible. The perfect way to end the day.