We roused the crew at a very unusual time this morning.  We had breakfast and were out the door in time to start greeting people at 7am for Easter morning mass.  The kids did a great job saying “Happy Easter” and handing out mass leaflets.  I was really impressed with the way Nolan took ownership of  his “job.”  And Lincoln was a super “leaflet restocker” for us.

After mass, we went home and treated the kids to orange rolls for breakfast.  After a failed attempt at getting Ingrid to nap earlier than usual, we headed to my parents’ house for an early Easter dinner.  We dined on ham, scalloped potatoes, sweet potato casserole (a favorite of mine), cranberry relish & cabbage slaw (also a fave and recipe of my Great Aunt Frances’.)

Later in the afternoon, Tony & Kristin joined us and were so sweet to our kids, as usual. They have such a knack for entertaining them.  They “decorated” the sun room and dining room, which seems to have become somewhat of a tradition when they’re together at my parents’ house.  The kids also smothered icing all over enhanced and then ate the rice krispy bunny that Tony made them.  Kristin put together the cutest Easter gift bag for them, complete with stickers, fruit strips, and grow your own grass & flower kits.

Thank you Lord, for giving us the opportunity again this year to be together as a family and celebrate the ultimate sacrifice Christ made on the cross.  He is risen!  Happy Easter!