Easter Sunday

It was a glorious day to celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior.  

Our family attended 8:00 am Mass at the same parish we have been going to for our whole married life (almost 30 years). 

It was a rainy morning and a bit chilly which can be expected for early April. We had so much to celebrate and so much to look forward to that despite the unfavorable weather we were as happy as could be. 

We also had my parents coming over for Easter brunch (they are both in their 80's so I treasure treasure treasure every holiday with them) 

We have oh so many pictures outside these red doors over the years of our daughters lives. They are all so special to me. They were real troupers to walk over puddles in their 'easter best' and stand there for a quick picture (while I was also holding an umbrella!) 

The church looked magnificent that morning. And sounded even more so... 

My darling daughters now 22 and 18... 

After Mass we headed home for a family picture (of course!) 

And then Easter baskets and a really special egg hunt. 

Clues to a puzzle that took them quite some time to figure out!

And then they all helped get the last of the preparations ready for Easter brunch. 

Then it was time for dessert! Lemmon cream pie and carrot cake... yummmmm 

A glorious day indeed. 

Easter Sunday

I am so grateful for this day. For Jesus rising. For this precious family. 

I baked all day Saturday and I loved every minute of it. 

Bright and early on Easter Sunday ~ we went to 8:00 AM Mass

Our church looked stunning. 

After a few quick family pictures outside the girls looked through their baskets.  I always take lots of photos so they can look back at all of the fun! 

Our living room had the most beautiful tulips. 

The table was all set the day before. I used a new table cloth in honor of our Blessed Mother Mary. The Immaculata table cloth:

INSPIRATION: The Dogma of Mary's conception without sin asserts that "from the moment of her conception, the Blessed Virgin was, by the singular grace and privilege of Almighty God, and in view of the merits of Jesus Christ, Savior of Mankind, kept free from all stain of original sin."

With its delicate circle of flowers, this pattern is an ode to Mary, the Immaculate Conception, depicted with a crown of starts encircling her head as she stands "clothed with the sun" and radiant in her purity. O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee.