Easter 2011

I'm still catching up on this blog, but atleast now I'm only 1 month behind :)

Easter this year was met with lots of anxiety. It marked the two year anniversary of my fathers passing and my siblings & I were very worried about how my mother would handle the day. So, Steven & I made the decision to not travel to his grandmothers about an hour away, but to stay close to home & spend the day with my mother & sisters. (Our brother doesn't celebrate holidays.)

Early Sunday morning, I set out our Easter table (gifts) on the deck for the girls. It included our resurrection eggs, two books (Benjamins Box & The Beatitudes) , a Mary-Mary CD and some candies.

 

Later Sunday morning, we did go to my mother in laws for our Easter breakfast and so she could see the girls.

 

 

Grandma's family basket

 

and checking out the seedlings...
 

Then it was off to my sisters for dinner & play at her house. My mother met us on the porch.

 

She enjoyed watching  just being surrounded by all her grandchildren. I think it's hard to dwell on death when you're surrounded by so much life.

 

 
It turned out to be a good day. I was even inspired to take a picture of myself to post here. Hope you had a wonderful Easter.

 

 

Comments

[Melanie]

I love that you decided to stay back and be with your mom.

I love that family basket it's filled with goodies!!

Those seedlings look like they're taking shape!!!

I finally posted a picture of myself as well...haven't done that in years! LOL

I can't get over how much your eldest looks JUST like you, mine looks just like my husband!!