Easter 2009

A little late in posting our Easter! But there are a few pictures, so I did get the photograph thing half right (as in, no pictures of actual people). The story for Easter also goes that we were going to spend a quiet weekend up here by our selves - many contributing factors to not going home. Our favorite Easters in the past have included a lot of family (R+AM+little E, of course!). On Thursday, I began to receive text messages from my mom. She wanted her family for Easter; specifically, her girls. So while there wasn't an Easter egg hunt, my parents and sister came over and we had a really relaxing Easter (relaxing for me because Mom brought ALL the traditional food!). Pictures in random order:

This is awesome for two reasons: this is the candle holder C made out of an automatic transmission for our wedding (he made about twenty-five for the reception), and the colors are bright! C is such a wonderful craftsman!

Another wedding-type reference: the lead candle holders are from some very dear friends on the R family side. They came with strict orders to use them, and in obeying, I have never put them away in a cabinet. Of course, here they are egg holders! Champagne glasses are beautiful too, from Mom.

Crazy butcher block set up: Easter basket from Mom, wooden bowl of eggs and Crunch (they apparently don't fit in eggs, but the Butterfingers do!), cupcake pan with eggs, and one of those bright pieces of FiestaWare with grapes and celery (Mom tries to keep it a little healthy!).

Part of the table (I am so grateful that C gave me this table for our first Christmas up here!). You can see an interesting take on scalloped potatoes, ham, and cranberry salad; all courtesy of Mom!

Salad, my only contribution besides a clean bathroom! It was tasty at least!

My favorite part: The green beans. They are what my grandmother used to make and Mom has gotten very good at making them. These always have such a great flavor! Thanks for bringing these, Mom!

Abby came with Mom and Dad. She had fun, but didn't care much for our house guest, Ginger.

Boris didn't know what to do with himself - he's one of those dogs that needs to be right in the middle of the action (translation: constantly underfoot).

So, Boris and Ginger (N&A's boxer) spent a little time in Ginger's crate. We let them out so that they could have a nice Easter too. And no dogs gained possession of any plastic eggs, which is a feat in and of itself! Hope everyone else had a lovely Easter.