Easter

This was a nice Easter this year.  I always enjoy it, but this year was more fun because we decided to have everyone over to our house for dinner.  I finally felt that our house was ready for company and we have beautiful blossoming trees around that time, so it felt like the right time.

Of course there were a few little things that still needed to happen.  It's nice how having an event can help motivate you to get them done.  We needed some new lawn cushions, so I got some and also some bar stools.

Here are some pictures...

Traditionally, I like to try to coordinate Easter outfits.  It's fun!  We had a light blue and light green theme going this year.  You can't really tell from this picture I guess.  But here it is just the same.

Here is a bigger pic.  You can see the green color better.

Easter baskets of course!

For years, I've been wanted to do an Easter tree center piece.  I had all the ornaments this year, I just needed a tree.  One day, I spontaneously decided to go cut some branches off one of my flowering trees.  It turned out stunning (pic doesn't do it justice).  But it did - I realized later - really kick my allergies into gear.

Here are a few other little touches....

These Russell Stover eggs in multiple flavors were just so much fun, I had to get them.  Luckily I thought to give them as party favors, because after all, no one needs THAT much chocolate!

My Father-in-law surprised me with these beautiful flowers.  It was very nice and thoughtful of him.

Peep eggs from a play date with Stephanie and Sigmund....

And Stephanie made this too!  Super cute aye?

 Okay.... Here is the spread of food!  I only wished I had set it up in a different place so that the dirty dishes wouldn't show.  Oh well!

The Egg Hunt!

My family enjoying the patio.

That was about it.  Perfect Easter.  Of course we also went to church that morning too.