Easter Sunday

We awoke this Easter morning to about six inches of fresh white snow! What a contrast to the typical spring day that we so enjoy on Easter. But, this year is extra special, as we celebrate the resurrection of our Savior in Kazakhstan. Ethan and Caleb spent part of the early morning playing in the snow. I was trying to straighten the hotel room up (and enjoy some peace and quiet drinking my instant Nescafe) but every couple of minutes I would hear a faint "Mama", I would look out our "balcony" and there was Caleb playing in the snow yelling up for me, I guess he just wanted to make sure that we were all accounted for. We read Caleb the Easter Story (thanks Aunt Ginger) and gave him his Easter basket (thanks cousins Jack and Joe). He of course loved the basket, candy everywhere and tonight he has played with his basketball "eggs" in the tub for an hour and a half. Though we desperately miss our church and family and friends today, all in all it has been a sweet day.

Also, today was special because we took Caleb to the baby house to meet his little sister. Caleb is not allowed in the baby house itself, so we had to bring Julia outside to meet him. Julia was very interested in watching her big brother. She did not take her eyes off of him. Caleb wanted her to swing with him, and then was very concerned when her pacifier fell into the snow. Though the pictures don't really show it, he really took to her and was very kind to her. He fed her cheerios and gave her some kisses. It was a special day, and I am thrilled they are going to be close in age, only 16 months apart. Caleb is going to be a great big brother.

Last night Ethan and I went out to dinner with our translator and her Peace Core friends. We had a fun evening hearing their stories of life in Petro for the last year. I enjoyed what has now become my favorite food in Petro, liver hot pockets. Yes, they look like mini hot pockets that you can buy in the States, but they are filled with some kind of liver meat. I don't know if the liver is from a pig, cow, horse, or chicken…who knows but they are delicious. Oh, and you dip them in hot butter…mmmm! I guess that is all for today. We want to wish everyone blessings as they celebrate this amazing day!