Easter Wrap-up

What a wonderful weekend!

Egg hunting was so funny. I really don't care for my kids to come home with gobs of candy, so I was happy with only a dozen or so eggs. Goody bags were handed out, and we left. Less than 40 minutes start to finish, including playtime!

Saturday night we went to Holton to have supper with some of Roger's family. After pizza, conversation, and a few belated Christmas presents, we headed home. Things still had to be prepared for the Easter bunny's arrival and church in the morning, so off to WalMart I went at 10pm! It was one of those trips-you need 2 or 3 things. Suddenly, the freedom of being alone overtakes you, and after shelling out $50 you have everything you need plus some. I'm not a good shopper when I don't have children hanging out of the cart making embarrassing noises! When I got home I got church clothes all laid out, baskets ready, breakfast planned, alarm set.

All that planning and we rushed into church with no time to spare! Poor Eli was so upset when we left him in the nursery! No tractor in the world could calm him down. Once I relaxed into a seat, I fully enjoyed the service at First Christian Reformed Church in Fremont. The music was wonderful. I love being there for Easter!

My sister and one brother plus girlfriend joined us at church. I don't think Christy and Henry have been there for a Sunday service since Grandma Breuker's 90th birthday in 2006. Henry was a little nervous about his jeans, but I told him we were happy to have him there no matter how he was dressed!

After church, Henry and Theresa went their way and Christy joined us for dinner at the Deters'. Christy made green beans and dessert. Roger and I took a turkey over that we had bought at the fair. Janet had cooked it perfectly, and with a couple extras, we had a wonderful dinner! The kids got to hunt for eggs again. More candy and trinkets came home with leftover turkey and potatoes.

It was a great day for many reasons. I enjoy Easter because it is a great Christian holiday without all of the secular hype. Christmas can leave a parent empty after shopping and cooking and wrapping. Easter is what you make of it. Our family shared important time together with worship, food, and fun. Also, we make sure our children are very aware of the reason we celebrated this special day. Quoting a hymn from yesterday, "He Arose!! He Arose!! Alleluia, Christ Arose!!"