Happy Easter!

We have had a wonderfully blessed Easter weekend.  We've enjoyed spending time together as a family.  Especially since Matt is returning home after two weeks away on business in Europe and India.  
Gracie and I have enjoyed some cooking time together, (We tackled gluten free homemade Tiramisu, right down to homemade ladyfingers and I have to say, we did good!) we've watched a couple of movies and just enjoyed being a family and reflecting together.  
We started with one of my favorite services on Holy Thursday, the washing of the feet.  Each year as I sit and watch one of our priest wash the feet of some parishioners, I am always struck by the humility of that act.  Just think, Jesus, the King of Kings knelt down himself and did that.  
Good Friday brought with it a mass for reflection.  There is no pomp and circumstance, no celebration, just a somber reminder of how Jesus suffered for us.  How great His love.
Last night we attended the Easter Vigil mass where the new fire was lit, lighting a new Easter candle, three people were baptized, we renewed our own baptism and several were confirmed into the church.  There's nothing quite like starting that beautiful celebration in the dark to remind us of Christ in the tomb only to eventually make it to the Gloria and have the church slowly come to light and shine on all the Easter decorations and smiling faces as the bells sound, reminding us that Christ did rise from the dead!
Lily Grace served along with the seminarians as an alter server for this special mass and watching her share her love of Christ through service was also quite special.  God is certainly good!  
Easter Sunday has brought with it a beautiful sunny day here in the midwest and another reminder that through all darkness, Christ is the light and is always with us.  Thanks be to God!  Easter Blessings to everyone!

On Friday while Gracie was out of school, she got fitted for a new pair of Ping golf clubs.  She has been so excited about getting these things, not even the cold rainy day could dampen her excitement.  PGA Jr. League practice starts in a couple of weeks. 

Putting out the candle as Father Dave looks on at the end of the Easter Vigil mass. 

As always, Aunt Vel sent our Easter Jelly Beans.  We tore into them at midnight after the vigil mass Saturday.  And yes, she still labels because we all get a little protective.  ha! ha!

Molly and Gracie got a few Easter basket treats.  You are never too old for that!

Happy Easter from LG!