He is Risen!

It feels like we have been making the trek down Highway 6 to 290 a lot lately. This past weekend it was for our family's Easter festivities. The weekend began at 8:30 Thursday night, when I began the cake for my Dad's birthday party on Friday. I had the grand idea to make fondant, which I had never made before, and buttercream icing, along with the actual cake. Needless to say, there were tears, loud sighs of exasperation, and maybe even a fist pound; however, the end result was pretty satisfying. Don't get me wrong, I'm not going to be on Food Network Cake Challenge anytime soon, but nobody threw up. Friday we made the very familiar journey to Houston, and met my parents and Terry at Papadeaux for boiled crawfish and crab dip. MMMMMmmmm my favorite meal in the entire world. Well, at least during crawfish season. My Aunt's family was going to Dallas for Easter, so we tacked on our regular Easter happenings onto Friday evening. No hunting occurred because we have all aged out, but much egg dying was enjoyed. We also gathered around the piano and sang Easter hymns. This has always been one of my fantasies. We are a very musical family and yet we have never sung Christmas carols etc. around the piano, even when my grandmother was well. This is now one of my favorite family memories. Saturday we went to Joe's Aunt's house out Kickapoo and had a nice day in the country. I am so blessed by my new family. Sunday we went to HFBC and had Sunday dinner at my parent's house. I'm always emotional at the Easter season. When Pastor Greg said "He is risen" I could barely choke out "He is risen indeed." Our God is just so good, and the conviction of His love and sacrifice just gets me, especially at Easter. I don't know, I guess its the fanfare, the music, the childhood memories et cetera. Joe has a four day weekend, so I am very much looking forward to spending the whole weekend together. Saturday, we are once again making the familiar trek, but for a very good cause. My cousin Peter's wife Melissa, is turning 30 this month and her parent's are hosting a party. I have known Melissa since I was five, and she has been a major influence in my life. She is absolutely one of the sweetest people I know. Before the party we are going to meet Terry and go shopping. I can hardly contain myself. Joe and I have been on a major, MAJOR budget since January to save money after the honeymoon and replacing Joe's computer prolonged the process a bit. Urban Outfitters here I come!!