Amon's Adventure - A Book for Easter

Amon's Adventure - A Book for Easter

A few years ago, the kids and I discovered a book called Jotham's Journey by Arnold Ytreeide.  It is a story designed to be read during the advent.  Mr. Ytreeide gives several ways to schedule the readings, but basically you read a story each night leading up to Christmas. Each lesson ends with a scripture to consider and a short thought related to the day's reading, making it perfect for family devotions.

The story is about a ten-year-old boy, Jotham, who crosses Israel as he searches for his family that he was separated from. Though he faces thieves, robbers, and kidnappers, Jotham also encounters the wise men, shepherds, and innkeepers until at last he finds his way to the Savior born in Bethlehem. 

I really didn't know what to expect when we started the book.  However, my kids loved it.  Each night they begged me to read more.  They didn't like to have to wait till the next night!  I have to admit I was tempted to read ahead more than once. It was a powerful story! This year, we are reading a book by the same author called Amon's Adventure. It is the story of Amon who happens to be the son of some main characters from Jotham Journey.  In this story designed to be read during Lent, we follow Amon's life and intrigue around the temple in Jerusalem during the time when Jesus was approaching His passion.

It is again a page turner.  The kids can't wait to read the next part of the story.  I love that it is a unique way to present the gospel to the kids.

I will say that Jotham's Journey did have a few intense parts.  However, my kids were fine with it.  It kept my 2 oldest attention the best.  (They were 5 and 7 at the time we read it).

I highly recommend these books as a family tradition!

You've Been EGGED! - Easter Traditions

Easter is quickly approaching and we want to 

share a few of our favorite family Easter 

traditions in the next few weeks. 

We had so much fun 

"Egging" our friends and 

neighbors last year! 

It's a super fun activity that involves 

the entire family. 

It's also a great way to remind 

everyone why we celebrate Easter! 

All you need is:

12 Eggs per House

Candy to fill Eggs

1 Sign per House (Download one here) 

Several Excited Kids

We chose to stuff the eggs 

the night before.

Even the little ones enjoyed 

stuffing eggs!

Once you have a bag full of eggs 

(don't forget to have a bag

of empty eggs!)

it's time to go EGGING! 

Head on over to a neighbor's house!

Hide 11 filled eggs and

1 empty egg!

Hang a sign explaining to your neighbors

and friends why there are eggs all over their yard! 

This is so much fun for everyone!

Don't worry if you get caught in action!

We can't wait to go EGGING again this

year! I think it's safe to say that 

the kids enjoyed this more than 

the traditional Easter Egg Hunt!

I did make a new prettier 

sign for us to hang this year. 

Feel free to download it and go spread the true

meaning of Easter to your friends and neighbors! 

Watch out TX friends, your

house might be getting EGGED soon! 

Download Here