Easter was happy
On Saturday afternoon we went to an Easter Egg Hunt block party hosted by our across the street neighbors. Agent Murphy had a blast and we got to meet some more of our neighbors, including the folks who live right next door to us. Mr. Tldz had met the dad in passing, and we’d both seen the son out playing. The dad had said there was a wife, but we never saw anyone else. Well, it turns out their son has an older sister (who babysits!) and a younger sister. Who knew! And the wife does exist. 
Then the Agent took a little nap (so did we!), we had a quick dinner, and went to the Easter Vigil Mass. All Saints does the abbreviated version — only 2 hours instead of 3 – because they don’t do the full complement of readings and psalm responses. They also cheat and start the vigil at 7:00 p.m., though it really isn’t supposed to start until dark has fallen (like 9:00 p.m.). I guess it’s because we have 3 octagenarian priests in residence, including the retired archbishop. In any case, it made it more doable for us to attend. (Last year the Agent only made it through half the vigil Mass at IHM.) He was really very good, and he got lots of compliments on his shirt and tie. And then we stopped by the reception afterwards and he got some chocolate cake.
At the reception, we met another of our neighbors. I’d seen her name and address on the MOMS Club roster (she lives on the cul-de-sac street that runs directly up from our driveway) and then I’d seen one of their son’s names on the PSR poster at church. I kept thinking that we really need to meet them. Well, she came into full communion with the church on Saturday night, so we were hopeful that they’d be at the reception. They were, and interestingly, as we were making our way toward them to introduce ourselves, they were making their way over to us to do the same. Somehow they’d make the connection too. Apparently he joined the Knights at the same time Mr. Tldz did. Anyway, it was pretty neat.
We had a lazy Easter Sunday morning and a really nice breakfast. Then we went over to Uncle R.’s for lunch. Agent Murphy played outside with Miss L. and collected a bucket full of leaves and generally had a good time. We came home and had our own Easter fixings (most of which had been made earlier in the week) out on the deck for dinner.
He is risen! Alleluia! Alleluia!