An Early Easter

Lucy seeks for colored eggs in our sunny front yard

Our yearly tradition; perennial flowers to celebrate new life and re-birth. These will be added to the front flower beds here at the Spruces.

Once a Year I make everyone dress in the same colors. Even John sported a yellow tie. They are an indulgent crew, and the color coordination hits me right in that spot of my brain that is a little OCD.

filled plastic eggs are hidden in the back yard, full of jelly beans and cadburry chocolate eggs.

John's basket was filled with edibles from boutique chocolatiers from San Fransisco and home-based food artisans from our very neighborhood.

Due to the upcoming adventure for Brynley, John and I, we decided to have an early Easter Celebration. It felt a little rushed, but in the end I'm so glad we could enjoy all the things we love about Easter together, and of our own accord. Next week we will reverence the purpose for the celebrations; the reality of the Resurrection and the truth that Christ lives and loves us all. Just today I am reminded of our vital need to know Christ, and to rely on Him to strengthen us and save us from our sins and lesser selves.

Welcome Easter Week, Welcome Spring and all its reminders that there is new life available for all of us who choose to rely on and place faith in the life and mission of Jesus Christ.