Our Easter Scrapbook: Faith, Family, and New Beginnings at the Farm

Our Easter scrapbook: sharing encouraging ways to make new Easter traditions for blended families.

Easter 2025 feels extra special here at Our Farmer House. We’ve been soaking in every moment of this season. Daron is singing in our church’s Easter production, Ethan is helping lead worship, and Hailey is performing in the kids’ program (cue the proud mom tears!).

On Easter Sunday, I’ll probably be in the kitchen cooking up a big family meal, and of course I’ve got Easter baskets ready (wink wink) for our now teenagers… and yes, even a little surprise tucked in for Daron too.💛 It’s a full weekend in all the best ways—our hearts are overflowing with gratitude.

As I’ve been planning for this weekend, I took a moment to look back at the past several years and put together this Easter scrapbook—a collection of favorite memories, snapshots of how far our blended family has come, and the sweet traditions that have shaped our journey.

Little Feet, Footed Pajamas & Big Joy

One of my earliest and favorite Easter memories is of Easton waking up with a big smile, racing to see if the “Easter Bunny” had come. He was wearing the cutest little footie pajamas I had picked out just for the occasion, and he wore them almost every night leading up to Easter morning. The pure joy on his face in that picture still melts me.

And let’s be honest—those oversized Easter Bunny costumes at egg hunts? A little terrifying, right? 😂 One look at that photo from our church’s egg hunt and I totally understand why half the toddlers burst into tears.

Easter Traditions for Blended Families: Then and Now

Before Daron and I were married, we spent Easter in two different states. He was in Texas with his kids, and I was here in Cincinnati with Easton. I remember snapping a photo of Easton that morning (missing one of his front teeth!) and texting it to Daron with a Happy Easter message. It was a season of FaceTime calls, picture texts, and hopeful conversations about our future.

Those early years shaped the foundation for what would eventually become some of our most treasured Easter traditions for blended families—learning to be flexible, to love each other well from a distance, and to hold space for everyone’s unique journey.

Celebrating in the Middle of the Mess

Our first Easter as a blended family came during a season of transition. We had just moved to Cincinnati and were still unpacking boxes in our freshly remodeled home. I don’t even remember cooking that year. We were figuring things out one step at a time. But even in the whirlwind, I knew God was writing something beautiful.

A Simple Easter During a Complicated Time

Like many families, we had a quiet Easter during the height of the pandemic. No church gatherings, no big brunch—just us, worshipping in our living room. I made chocolate chip pancakes, eggs, and bacon, and we ate brunch in our PJs on the back patio. It was far from our usual celebration, but that Easter scrapbook moment still stands out for the way it slowed us down and drew us closer.

It was one of those hidden grace moments where you realize that Easter traditions for blended families don’t have to be perfect to be meaningful. Sometimes it’s the trying, the showing up, the being together that matters most.

From Hotel Rooms to Farmhouse Tables

One Easter weekend, we packed up and went to Nashville. We attended church at The Belonging Co and celebrated with dinner at one of our favorite steakhouses. Daron surprised the kids with an egg hunt in our hotel room (which they LOVED!).

Another year, we were living in my parents’ RV while our farmhouse was being built—we bought last-minute Easter outfits and ate dinner out. Life looked different every year, but the heart of it stayed the same.

Blending Traditions & Celebrating Together

Last year, we hosted our very first Easter brunch on the farm with my whole family. My sisters, their families, and even my ex-husband and his family joined us. We had a big egg hunt across the pasture, shared a huge meal together, and surprised all the kids with real baby chicks they could take home.

It was such a meaningful day, especially seeing how far we’ve come in our blended family journey. Celebrating both sides of Easton’s family, under one roof, was a reminder that healing, unity, and grace are all part of what Easter represents. These are the Easter traditions for blended families I never could have imagined years ago, but now cherish with my whole heart.

Our Easter Scrapbook: New Life, New Beginnings

This year also brought a whole new kind of beginning—quite literally. Just days before Easter, we were surprised by the birth of our very first baby lamb on the farm. It felt like God whispering, “I’m still doing new things.”

If you haven’t already, I wrote a short devotion on the blog all about that moment—how it reminded us of Jesus, the Lamb of God, and the miracle of Easter.

Looking back on all these memories for this Easter scrapbook, I’m just overwhelmed with gratitude. Whether it was pajamas on the patio, livestream worship, hotel egg hunts, or now finally gathering around our farmhouse table—God has been faithful through every season.

I hope this little reflection reminds you that it’s okay for traditions to grow and change. It’s not about perfect photos or Pinterest meals—it’s about presence, peace, and the people you love.

What are you doing for Easter this year? I’d love to hear how you’re celebrating, what you’re cooking, and what memories you’re making. Share in the comments—I can’t wait to hear from you.

Happy Easter from our family to yours.

XO,

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