Yesterday  we started preparing for our Easter celebration. First, we read The Parable of the Lily  by Liz Curtis Higgs. This is a beautiful story of God's love for us  for both children and adults.

We also started Amanda Bennett's Easter Unit Study. This is the first time I have ever bought a  unit study over the net. I'm really glad I did. It is a wealth of resources and very well put together. So far, we have made a map of Israel and identified Bethlehem, Nazareth, and Jerusalem. We've also started a timeline a Jesus' life and looked at prophesy. The best part of the day however, was talking about John 3:16. Bear's heart is really tugging at him. The reality of eternity hit him. I think it's only a matter of time before he commits himself to God and is baptized.

Sunday we are having dinner with my brother and his family. We're all excited about this! Remember those older cousins I mentioned earlier? They'll both be there- Bear and Doodles are busting at the seams to see them!

I hope everyone has a blessed Easter!