Holleboom Family Blog: Happy Easter!

Sunday, May 1, 2011

Happy Easter!

Last Sunday was Easter. We went to church in the morning with Kevin's parents and brother. Then we went over to Sara's parents' house for an egg hunt and family dinner. We were thankful we were able to see both sides of the family on such a special, blessed holiday. We hope you were so fortunate to spend time with those you love as you celebrated the resurrection of our Lord and Savior. Happy Easter!

3 comments:

Mary Voogt said...: Looks like Carson really enjoyed his bunny ears :) Glad you got to spend time with both families.

We didn't really do anything this year. We talked about the Easter story/read it many times. But never mentioned bunnies, eggs or candy.; May 5, 2011 at 1:49 PM
Sara said...: We also read the Easter story and talked about it. But I don't think its bad to also have bunny ears and eggs. It'd be nice if you didn't judge those of us that can enjoy all the traditions of the holiday. :); May 5, 2011 at 7:18 PM
Mary Voogt said...: I didn't mean it was bad. I just meant we never happened to mention it this year (which made it a lot easier to avoid chocolate/candy/etc.). Doesn't mean we never will. I was just saying we hardly did anything Easter-y this year :P All I had the energy for was reading the Easter story. I didn't even plan a true easter meal.; May 6, 2011 at 7:32 AM

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Sunday, May 1, 2011

Happy Easter!

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