Christ is risen! He is risen indeed!

There is something particularly special about adult baptisms, being able to watch someone who understands and appreciates what is happening as the Holy Spirit does his work. Our church in Houston chose Easter as their usual baptism day to coincide with Christ’s resurrection. We were there to witness a girl about Mommy’s age receive a very emotionally moving, full body baptism in a large tank. (This is not to say that a tank is necessary for baptism, but it does add a level of physical sensation to the experience for the recipient, the pastor and the sponsor in with the recipient, and the congregation watching.) Around one side of the tank were members of the girl’s small group bible study, and around the other side were members of her family, with the Sunday school classes (including you) up close to watch. What a blessing that we could be there.

After church, we had one of our friends from church, E.T., over for a laidback meal of Japanese take-out, deviled eggs, and Mommy’s first attempt at a Brewer bunny cake (see pictures). You, the good napper that you are, slept through all this in your three-piece suit until it was time to remove the bunny’s biscotti ears and carve it up: head, back legs and body (which sounds kind of gruesome when you put it that way). We were equally amused and horrified to send the head piece of cake home with E.T. in a box. Mommy and Daddy can’t wait till you’re old enough to help design the bunny cake…strange colors, strange bunny anatomies, Zombie bunnies…