Today we were blessed with one of the most beautiful weather days we've seen here since last September and certainly one of the most picture perfect Easter Sundays I can ever remember, so tonight I'm feeling especially blessed. Normally in New England you still need your winter coat on Easter, the air typically has an icy bite even when the sun is shining at this time of year - but today Boston broke a high temperature record for this date by reaching an incredible 77 degrees - today the sun was high, the air was warm, the sky was blue, the tulips and daffodils are in full bloom and the forsythia is just starting to pop ... a true Easter blessing! With spring bursting forth, I've been searching for fun seasonal craft ideas to do with my girls ... love these ideas I found on the blog crafttutorials ...
... the last photo is from a girlfriend of mine - they just added chocolate licorice to create the basket handles on those adorable "Easter basket" cupcakes - too cute! As for chez moi, the most clever Easter trick up my sleeve each year are the "bunny footprints" that we leave on the path to the front door - years ago I made a stencil of a giant (6 inch?) "bunny" paw print and each year I toss some baby powder over the stencil - it leaves behind a powdery white bunny print ... I usually alternate left/right and leave about 4-5 prints in all. It's a huge hit with my girls, they still rush to see the prints each Easter morning.
But beyond the fun crafts and household traditions surrounding Easter, the real meaning of Easter should not be forgotten, so I'll close with the opening verse to one of my favorite Easter hymns. It's #207 in our Hymnal and the one that opened this morning's service - hope it's been a blessed Easter for all ...
Christ the Lord is risen today ... Alleluia!
Our triumphant holy day ... Alleluia!
Who did once upon the cross ... Alleluia!
Suffer to redeem our loss ... Alleluia!
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