Happy belated Mardi Gras! Hello Lent!

Mardi Gras is a big deal around Sasha's school so they celebrate quite a bit.  Last Saturday, we (minus Sash) went to a large Mardi Gras themed fundraiser put on by the Mother's Club... it was a BLAST! Then Tuesday Sash had a parade, decorated masks, there were beads... fun for all! 
Here's pic of our girl at school today with her mask from the parade:

So now it's Ash Wednesday and time for Lent! From the picture, I think Sash already received her ashes today in school.  J and I will be going tonight. This year I'll be reading Welcome Risen Jesus with Sasha each night through Lent.  We have a similar book for Advent that we've used for two years now and I love it.  Sasha actually looked forward to the readings this year.  I also have my own daily devotions/readings as well for each day.  Once Easter comes, hopefully we'll both have gained some things in this journey.

Blessings to all of you as we enter this Lenten season!!