Easter Sunday is a historical celebration. It's the one day that is the pinnacle of proof for the Christian faith--Christ was crucified, buried, and raised from the dead--Halleluiah! Which, of course, is cause for much joy, rejoicing, and fun festivities. In our house, that includes a church service, great food, friends, movies (like Risen or the Passion of Christ), and games.
Church was a great time of worship and it was fun to see everyone all dressed up (our church is a relaxed environment but we dress up occasionally). After church we enjoyed a charcuterie spread and stuffed eggs before our first friend arrived.
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A good charcuterie board is worth having any day! |
Levi joined us for Resurrection eggs (a dozen eggs that each holds an item that together tell the story of Jesus' sacrifice and glorious return to life).
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The conversations that these eggs bring to the table is excellent--especially these days when the children are not so little and increasingly know their bible history, and Jozsef is in seminary bringing us new looks on "old" information--what a joy! |
Confetti eggs followed. We began with a simple egg toss and then livened up the scene with an all out egg war--kind of like a water balloon fight, but with confetti eggs.
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These eggs are super favorites in our family!
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Levi had never done this with us before, but was eager to jump in--and he played hard just like the rest of us. It was great fun!
Our eggstravaganza was slowed down by a movie and then topped off by a fish dinner accompanied by another guest, our friend Denver. Once dinner was complete, the children headed back out to enjoy the setting sun and a couple of rounds of corn hole. It was a beautiful day! Sadly, I didn't get pictures of the evening festivities, but I did capture the Hummingbird cake that we had for the first time. By all accounts it was very good--we'll have it again. Maybe it'll even become an Easter tradition. :-)
Denver had to go home after corn hole, but Levi stayed to watch Risen with us (an account of the Resurrection as told by one of the Roman soldiers--a great movie) before we all called it a night.
What a wonderful day to spend with family and friends! He is Risen! He is Risen Indeed! Halleluiah!