We woke up (not so) early and enjoyed a nice breakfast together. The children played with their little toys and nibbled on chocolate.Then we put on our new clothes (I always love this tradition as it makes me think of the new creation we become!) from head to toe! We headed out the door to go to Mass and we even got there early!
On the way, I told the children that it was so important to realize that God loves us so very much. We just cannot even imagine HIS LOVE for us! Even though we fail, He is there for us...He wants us to trust Him and follow his plan. Those who do not believe or doubt often believe God does not care...that when things do not god their way it is because God did not love them...but it usually means WE are the one not caring...or others have not followed God's will and the plans do not happen as they should...often we really do not need what we think we need.
I was reminded of this special kind of unconditional love later in the day while watching Brendan and Zaira....they are so sweet together...I had to get a picture!
One of the other special moments on Easter Sunday is the renewal of baptismal promises. We are reminded that we are committed to Christ in all things. Once we have proclaimed our devotion to Christ, we are blessed with holy water to remind us of the moment we become children of God.
This is the day the Lord has made...let us rejoice and be glad! What a joyous sound!
We even convinced Father Justin to take a picture with us after Mass. Don't you just love our rainbow of colors? I think we have all the colors except aqua and I think that was the color Michael was supposed to be wearing...such a good looking bunch! We are so blessed to have our big family...I just wish we could have all been together...missing the older girls...maybe another time soon!
Zaira was not so sure about the whole event...she only found two eggs as the children were running around in every direction.
Then we were off to my mom's house to enjoy a meal together and visit with my brother and his family. It was a good time and just the right amount of food to enjoy without feeling too full. It sure made it easier for the cooks...we were able to enjoy the day with everyone else!We had shrink wrapped some eggs the night before for our own personal egg hunt. I stopped dying eggs a few years back as I find the wraps are so pretty and easy! Sometimes we still decorate eggs but I do not think it is missed by the children too much. They would rather spend the time hiding and hunting over and over...also the wrapped eggs are stronger and hold up to little ones dropping.
Zaira enjoyed our slower paced egg hunt. She actually had Michael hid the eggs several times...long after the other children had given up on the adventure!
We had hoped to have our annual bluebonnet pictures taken in our Easter clothes. We hunted for the perfect spot along the way...no luck finding a spot that would be safe to stop. So...we were glad Michael decided to take Zaira for an after dinner walk. They found an amazing spot along either side of a neighbor's side yard! SO...we all made a trip over to have pictures taken!That ended our relaxed holiday...then it was home again...with much to do this next week...you will never believe how God has worked in our lives over the last four days!
God bless to all...hope your Easter Sunday was just as wonderful! The Easter season lasts for 50 days...leading up to Pentecost! Many celebrations in between to enjoy!
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