Here Comes Peter Cottontail...!

Here is what I made and mailed to our precious grandkids for Easter! They were supposed to be totally handmade, but I tossed the directions and did them totally on the machine--except for the whiskers. Then, I only had 2 weeks to get them to USA; what to do? A friend, Janine (Tawainese raised in South Africa who lived in Tanzania for 9 years before Mongolia) was moving to Kansas City, so she took them with her to mail.

Holidays here are a challenge and Easter is no exception. Last Sunday in church for example, not a word about Palm Sunday nor Easter. What's up? It's not like it's an American holiday--it is the highlight of the Christian calendar! Ah well....still praying in a good International church.

HAVE A BLESSED EASTER!

Comments

Nikki Schreiner said…

Mom, these are just precious!!!! We have not gotten them yet, but when we do, I know they'll love them. Kids love little pockets for treasures, you know :) Love you!

March 22, 2008 at 10:29 PM

BJ said…

Their little behinds are quite cute!!
Love you,
Jana

March 25, 2008 at 9:55 AM

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