Preparing for Jesus

One of the joys that I have found being a member of the  Lutheran Church is the genuine focus on Christ during Lent which then culminates in a variety of Holy Week happenings.  Palm Sunday brings joy and excitement as we "welcome" Christ into our midst shouting "Hosana, Hosana, Hosana in the Highest" and waving our palms.  The awe that we feel at the majesty of Christ's return to the Holy City of Jerusalem is then dimmed by the "double dipping" of Judas into the bowl with Jesus.  "Is it me?" is the theme for Maunday Thurday (meaning mandate) and it brings with it a holy awareness of Christ's work through Holy Communion.  It is also a night when we realize that Judas was not the only one to betray Jesus....for we do it almost every day.  The realization of the magnitude of Jesus' gift to us on the cross on Good Friday absolutely makes the JOY of Easter REAL.

In preparation for that joyous day of Christ's resurrection our family was busy cooking, cleaning, and primping!  Enjoy!

Look at that loot!

Dying Easter Eggs

Makin' sure those toes are shiny for Jesus

What a great Dad

Sunset on the Eve of the Resurrection

Filling for the Daniel's Lemon Pie

Muffins for Easter Breakfast at Church

Looking to the pine trees for a little green