† Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here; He has risen! -Luke 24:5-6 †

 † HALLELUJAH! He is Risen! †

The “Easter” Egg. A sign of new life. A birth that restores our hope. An empty tomb. Eggs have long symbolized just that: Hope. And promises kept. 

In response, each year, Eli and I spend an afternoon traversing our field to reflect on the fulfillment of that promise;  to play, laugh, take photos, and hide-n-seek Eggs. It’s become a steadfast tradition having gone ten years strong.  Today, on Easter, we have been made new. Today we rejoice in HIM: The slayer of darkness. The light of the world + the provider of endless grace. We pay tribute by spending intentional time together as a family, reading and re-reading the Easter Story…and hunting for eggs as a bunny. Oh yes. 

It should be noted: Eli is FOR SURE NO LONGER a “baby bunny” … but, rather, an adorable, thoughtful, kind, intelligent, witty, and brilliant child whom I cherish. 

And there is no real “hiding” eggs from him anymore. 

Those braces that don his teeth now? They make him way too grown up. But not so grown up he’ll give up these Easter Traditions. I love him. 

Our five foot trees that used to hold all our eggs, now tower over us. And yet…just look at how much sweet Eli has grown up so tall and lean too! 

Our field, always comes to life before our eyes during this time–once again flushing out in all its pastel splendor. 

Today we remember that Jesus is truth. He is light. And He is love. But best of all: He is Risen! 

Happiest Easter to you, my sweet forever-bunny. ♥ And to all of you too! xo S , J, + E.

For the curious: Eli’s previous Easter Egg Hunts:

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