unexpected easter.

i can't believe it's easter. i mean, really??? i know this year it's early - in fact it hasn't been this early in last 85 years. maybe it's the timing or maybe it's being convicted of the fact that so much of the "easter holiday traditions" are based on pagan origins - either way, i just haven't been that into it. don't get me wrong, i love easter for the sole fact that it reminds of our savior's ultimate sacrifice, then resurrection - the power of GOD to bring life to deadness - but that's about it. easter bunnies, easter baskets, easter dresses, easter eggs... ???? no desire this year.

so this weekend, instead of doing typical easter activities, it's been pretty low key. i have to admit, i have been preparing for spring - i am excited about that! this past week stephen and i stopped by the garden center and picked up fresh herb seedlings, pansies as well as a gardenia bush. i spent the end of the week into the weekend getting our flower boxes prepared, refilling the bird feeder and sprucing up our patio furniture while trying to add splashes of royal blue to our outdoor decor. i finally painted over an end table and made covers for our ugly plastic chairs with my favorite oil cloth fabric. so pretty.


stephen and i also decided we needed a new wii game. although we love love love wii sports and guitar hero, we were both itching for something a little more interactive. MORE? yes, more. so we splurged and bought dance dance revolution! so much fun! not only do you get to act like a dancin' fool in the privacy of your own home, but you certainly break a sweat - especially in workout mode where they count how many calories you've burned! i heart DDR.

after attending chuch in the evening (glenn's sermon on living the resurrected life was very very good), we went to dinner with our friend john and his girlfriend marsha who was in town visiting from california. we had such a great time chatting over beef brisket and discussing a variety of spiritual topics. all in all, i thought it was a great easter weekend - without the expected easterness. maybe next year i'll actually be inclined to at least dye a batch of eggs!