holidays are always a bit bittersweet here, being away from family and all. but this was our 3rd easter here and i realized this year that we have put some really special traditions of our own in place.
the annual egg dying
sitting pretty (not a tradition...just natural for her:)
and then the hunt
w knows nothing of candy-filled eggs. he thinks finding hard-boiled eggs is what it's all about:).
hence the temptation to wander off and look for sticks and bugs and stuff.
easter morning is usually pretty low-key. we worship with friends and then have a big yummy lunch together. this year we did a potluck, kiwi (new zealand) style. everyone just brought something without any sort of plan. i was a bit nervous, but it turned out quite well. loved indulging on things like lemon tart and quiche...someone even shared their reeses peanut butter cups and w experienced peeps (i know mom- you are so proud:)
kev used resurrection eggs to share the easter story with the kiddos and after he was done the house seriously turned into a garden of paper grass...ev.ry.where!
some friends stuck around for a few hours after all the eating and all and we just sat and loathed over how we ate too much and chatted about nothing too important and laughed and you know...i got to feeling... this place really is starting to feel like home.
hope your easter was meaningful and full of joy.
He is risen indeed!
both the girls have the shirt that addy is wearing in that first picture of her! :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter!
I am so glad it's starting to feel like "home" there for you! That's so important.
ReplyDeleteWe made the play-doh tomb this year for the kids (like you did with w last year) and they loved it! We went thru the whole story with them: the death and burial on Friday and the resurrection and empty tomb on Sunday morning. I think they really understood the true meaning of Easter. It was great to have that visual representation to help keep the focus on Him, rather than on eggs, bunnies, and candy. Thanks for the idea! He is risen indeed!!!