Easter

This is the Carne kids with their little Easter garden. They had such fun making it, although it ended up being too heavy to put on the table in the house. We don't have one of the clear plastic guards for the bottom, either, and after they watered it once I decided the garden should live outside.  Spent the last month reading again through "Journey To The Cross"  by Helen Haidle and aren't quite finished with it yet. It has been a good tradition for us and really makes Christ's sacrifice for us clear and real. Been thinking of this song:

I serve a risen Savior

He's in the world today.

I know that He is living,

Whatever men may say.

I see His hand of mercy

I hear His voice of cheer,

And just the time I need Him

He's always near.

We had a special day celebrating here at church and home in Prineville, and then, since Monday would be David's first real time off in awhile we took off for Mt. Jefferson right after lunch. We have taken the studded tires off, and spring is really here. We wanted to go camping, but settled on camping in a little cabin since it is still pretty cold some of the time. No running water, kitchen or bathroom, but the heat was very nice. We had good weather and got some running, hiking, biking, and exploring done. Played a lot of Indian sneak tag right by the cabin and spent a lot of hours tending the campfire. Nice to get away for just a little while in such a beautiful place.

We are grateful for our risen Savior.