Easter

We had a wonderful Easter weekend - hope yours was the same. We met for a Good Friday service with our church family Friday evening. Then Saturday morning we met at our pastor's house for a family Easter party. Originally the party was supposed to be at an elder's house, but that family has been hit broadside by a stomach bug, causing the need for a change in location. And I really have to tip my hat to the pastor's family - not only did they have to host unexpectedly, but the weather conspired against us as well. It was cold (about 38) and raining, so we all - including about 30 children - were all indoors.

They decorated Easter eggs.

And we listened to the Easter story, highlighted by the use of Resurrection Eggs. If you've never seen these, there are 12 plastic eggs, each with a little item inside to trigger the next part of the story, starting with a donkey, a cup, going on to a whip, crown of thorns, and ending with an empty egg, symbolizing the empty tomb. The kids love it.

And of course we woke up to a cold Easter morning. We had breakfast at church, and then worship service. This was followed by a big lunch at home and Kelly and I trying our best not to fall asleep all afternoon. Next time I have insomnia, I'm turning on the Golf channel. Evidently the one purpose of televising this game to insure naps across America. ;)