'Twas the Day Before Easter

My children, waiting for the Easter egg hunt to begin,
standing in front of the traditional Easter tree (see eggs in tree).

The small town we live in has a tradition each Easter.  On the Saturday before, the Town holds an Easter egg hunt.  Our children have participated since they were old enough to know what candy was, and it's a fun event.  This year, we woke up to a light dusting of snow, which seemed to keep the number of kids attending down.  But our kids didn't mind.  To them, fewer kids translates to more candy!

Now that the kids are a bit older, these Easter egg hunts are coming to an end for them. The cut-off age will be coming soon.  For some of their peers, this is cool.  Some of them didn't even bring baskets to collect the little plastic eggs packed with candy.  That would be, like, so, awkward!  However, my son, always one to be very proactive when it comes to the obtaining of candy, was eagerly strategizing before the "go" was shouted out this morning.  He's also told me, several times, and loudly, that he hopes the Easter Bunny will come to our home this year and leave him a basket of goodies.

Like we need more candy?

I wish everyone a bright and cheerful Easter. This time of the year, I am reminded of how blessed we are for the sacrifice that was given for us, for all the opportunities we have in this life, and for the spirit of renewal that comes with spring.  May God bless us all.