A Blessed Day (and N.2.M.M.)

We had a very happy and delightful day.  It was at least 75 degrees and sunny.  Church was lovely, festive, and the music moved my heart as always.  I rang the loud and large chorded "Jesus Shall Reign" that our bell choir loves.  That moment made my Easter.  The choir was just as lovely.  Nothing like a packed church singing Christ the Lord is Risen Today.

We then went home to find hidden Easter baskets.  This year, I hid them in each child's favorite hide-and-go-seek hiding spot.  The past few months, the kids love to play that game and have found some great spots.  However, they could NOT find their baskets, and needed clues.  Hilarious.

Then, we prepared our He is Risen Rolls.  Our dear neighbor "girl", who is a freshman in college, joined us as Simon and Norah found hidden Easter Eggs around the yard.  Such fun and joy.

I prepped a couple of appetizers and headed over to Eric's sister's place for family dinner.  Always good to gather with family.  The kids found other kids outside in the courtyard of her apartment complex, and we were entertained at how kids can easily "make friends" and just play.  We were all tired and very happy when we came home.

Our blessings this year are in our health, our roof over our head, our jobs so that we are able to feed and clothe ourselves, that we can freely attend church, we have a wonderful school, and so much love surrounding us! While we have struggles and lapses in thankfulness, we cannot ask for much more than what we have!

As it is Monday, you may wonder where is the "New To Me Monday Item".  Well, it is the pink dress I am wearing found at Goodwill and Simon's shirt which was found at Once Upon a Child.  Missing are his like-new brown dress shoes found also at Once Upon a Child for an unbelievable price.  Easter attire provided via resale.