My Easter

Happy Easter Monday!

I hope everyone had a wonderful day yesterday!  I love the Easter season, because I feel the most closest to Jesus.  In church we read over and over again of the struggles He went though, and the pain Mary, His mother went through.  It just helps me to gain strength, and realize that I can get through anything as long as I rely on Him!

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Yes, two posts in a row.  I am hoping I can substitute some of my bad habits for posting more on my blog.  Sometimes I have too much time on my hands and I tend to eat more, and just veg in front of the TV.  It is helpful when I share, no matter what it is, because I either feel stronger getting it out there, or just happier because I am actually doing something constructive.  Either way, it's good!

Yesterday began with a beautiful morning sitting outside on The Sanctuary.  (My name for my porch)  I know I've posted pictures of it before, but I can not find the post.  Anyway, when I get it all ready for Summer, I will post some pictures.....It's still in Winter mode right now :)

Greg and I sat out there all morning into the afternoon, relaxing and playing with our pups, Ava and Laker.  I went to Easter Mass last night so I didn't have to get up and out this morning :)   It was beautiful out today!  75 degrees and sunny for the most part, with a nice breeze!  I'll take it for early April in NW Pennsylvania! 

I still do Easter Baskets for the kids.  I can't stop :)  My middle, Connor lives out of town and wasn't able to come home, so I didn't make one up for him, (he will get his goodies in the mail)  but I made one up for Blayne and Dominic and for Blayne's boyfriend and her 2 pups!  You're never to old for an Easter Basket :) 

We went over to my Sister's house around 3:00 for dinner.  It was a wonderful dinner as she is the most perfect hostess.  Her home is so warm and welcoming and she is a wonderful cook so the food is always delish!  Here I am with my sister Connie and our mother, Judy :) 

Here I am 

with my daughter Blayne :) 

Afterwards, the kids took all their goodies and headed to their own homes.  Greg and I were left with the dogs who were beat, after a day of playing with their City Cousins and eating goodies :) 

It is still different when holidays come.  We were so used to being in kid mode for so many years.  Egg hunts, buying prizes, finding that perfect hiding spot for the baskets....hectic but fun and so nice!  Our holidays now are so laid back and calm.  So nice! :) 

I ate what chocolate I wanted last night and sent the remainder to work this morning with Greg to set out in the break room.  Today begins my refresh and re-commitment so I needed it out of the house :)

I hope you all had a wonderful Easter and were able to spend time with family and or friends.  I hope you have no regrets in the Easter Basket area.  Remember.............

xoxo