Our Easter

He is risen! Alleluia!

I felt real joy today for the first time in a long time. It's like that first breath of warm spring air after being inside most the winter; like the realization in gazing outside that suddenly the grass has turned green and buds have broke through. When you know that God will never abandon you, but you suddenly feel His omnipresent love surrounding you as well.

The boys made clay bunnies and a clay Easter egg basket this week. (Disclaimer: I helped sturdy up parts of the figures so they wouldn't crack while baking in the oven.) 

I made cheesecakes and a seven-layer salad to take to my parents' for dinner after Easter morning Mass.

We gave the boys their Easter baskets as soon as they woke so Eli could get to enjoy the moment as well before heading off to bed. There are a couple sweets in each basket, but mostly useful things. Each has a new book, a flashlight, a pack of new superhero socks, and an umbrella.

After Mass we headed to my parents' place. We enjoyed mimosas with our Easter meal. After dinner we donned mud boots and hunted for eggs. Of course we had to visit the baby goats while we were there. Thanks to Mom and Dad for all the hard work they put into making the day fun for these guys, and for the delicious food!

Oops! Not an egg. Try again! There you go.

Happy Easter!