Easter time is family time. Today we sat around the table and colored our annual Easter eggs. I was amazed at how involved the kids were this year! They have stained hands to prove it. We laughed, joked and made fun of all of the bizarre colors we ended up with. As I think back to last year, Reese wasn't even talking yet and Evan was more interested in coloring himself then the eggs. This year, Reese kept telling us how good the eggs were (because she had to taste test several - I'm surprised we had any left to color!) and Evan was really into the colors and the tattoos we had to put on them. Ahh, the difference a year makes! We also pause this time of year to celebrate the great sacrifice that Jesus made for us. I know that I get caught up in the so called sacrifices I make on a daily basis - for friends, family, work, and the list goes on. But what type of a sacrifice did Jesus give for us? The ultimate gift of life so that we may have eternal life in heaven. I need to be mindful of the love and grace that came with that sacrifice and be mindful that the minut sacrifices we make here on earth are only that- minut. We are thankful as always for what we have and look forward to an Easter day filled with family and friends. I wish the same for all of you!