My family is steeped in tradition.
In fact, I work very hard to instill tradition into our lives.
Because tradition = memories.
One of our traditions? Which was passed down to me from my parents?
The annual Easter Egg Dye.
And I must confess. Every year prior to boiling those eggs I have a moment where I think, “maybe I won’t do it this year.” And then realities and memories take over. And I take out my grandmother’s old pot, fill it with water, and wait while my kitchen begins to fill with steam as the eggs boil away.
The boys were running around, Gracie was taping paper to our table, and I was standing there waiting in the midst of utter chaos. Loving every crazy moment. Watching. Helping. Rejoicing. Grateful. Savoring the tradition.
And so we dyed our eggs. And made a mess.
And it was beautiful.
To view the entire photo-journal of our entire egg-dyeing day please visit my daughter Hannah’s blog {click – Aspire– } Once there you’ll be able to discover exactly how many eggs we dyed — and then let me know if that amount makes us a tad bit crazy. 😉
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oh what fun! i love traditions. i know you all had a sweet time making memories. such beautiful pictures. rejoicing with you over our risen saviour!
We dyed eggs tonight too. No where near the amount you did! How fun. Love the picture of Samuel! Have a blessed Easter!
Loved reading about your perspective and your daughter’s on the egg dying. Happy Easter! Oh and for some reason when I saw “Jesus is Alive” on the pot I started singing, “Jesus is alive, Jesus is alive, Jesus is alive, shout hosanna! Hosanna! Here comes Jesus riding on a donkey
Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna to the King!” lol
That photo of Samuel…oh it touched my heart and brought such tears to my eyes! All that precious little guy’s going through and there’s pure joy on his face! It’s the most amazing photo!
We have hope because He is risen! Always praying!
Job 19:25-27 For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth: And though after my skin worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God: Whom I shall see for myself, and mine eyes shall behold, and not another; though my reins be consumed within me.
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So sweet! I really want to do this when my boy gets a little older.
Have a blessed Easter!
Oh the memories you are creating every day with all your sweet littles, Love you Rachel, You inspire me every time! Now going off to Hannah’s to see more fun!
Looks like you have a very fun, joy filled household. Happy Easter to you all 🙂
I just got done reading Hannah’s post and then I came to yours…saw the chalkboard and was thinking, “Oh my goodness, Hannah is her daughter!” I have only been reading both of your blogs for a short time so I hadn’t even put that together until now.
It all makes sense to me now. Her beauty, her words, her light…such a reflection of you!
What fun memories you are creating for your little one and yourself I’m sure:)
Happy Easter! I love tradition too, it makes everything seem fuller. We decorated/dyed eggs yesterday, it was so much fun! I love your pics, so beautiful.
As always, your pictures are beautiful! I love the picture of Samuel, smiling away. Beautiful! I hope you have a blessed day! Happy Easter to you and your whole family!
holy easter eggs!! that’s a lot!! first time visiting and THANK YOU for stopping by!! not sure how you found me, but it’s so nice to connect w/ other christian mamas!!!
happy Easter new friend!! The Lord is Risen!
I love tradition…I think it’s who we are. Keep it going 🙂 Happy Resurrection Day 🙂
I love what you said about traditions. So true! The pic of the eggs in your grandma’s pot, so sweet. Hope you had a blessed Easter!