A Very Special Day!

Why is it such a special day? Well, for one thing, it's Easter! And another...it's my husband's birthday! :D

Happy Easter friends, and Happy Birthday Tyler! I hope you all have a great day!

He is Risen! Alleluia! 

 

Easter Celebrations

Easter. "...celebrates Jesus Christ's resurrection from the dead, is Christianity's most important holiday" (via). This is the way  I was brought up...Easter was a religious holiday. Of course, we did Easter egg hunts, took pictures with the Easter bunny, and got Easter baskets and candy, but first and foremost, it was a religious holiday. My family would get up way to early to go to our church's sunrise service (this was at about 7am). Afterwards, we would have breakfast at the church, go home and get our Easter baskets, and do an Easter egg hunt.Of course we would have a delicious Easter lunch or dinner. Mmm, sounds so good right now!

Tyler's family would go to church in the morning, then get together with extended family. While with his family, they would get their Easter baskets and candy, do an Easter agg hunt, and have a delicious lunch. Must be nice to have your family so close together. My extended family is spread out; we're in like 5 different states!

Well, Tyler and I don't really have any  of our own Easter traditions yet, seeing as we don't have any kids. Not that is really an excuse, but I digress. Last Easter (our first Easter by ourselves), we made crepes and had a nice day at home. This year, Tyler's birthday happens to be on Easter, so it's a double celebration! His mom is so excited to have him home on his birthday, that she wanted to host an Easter celebration at their house. So, we're going to have brunch and dinner with his family and some family friends.  It's going to be a full, fun day!

If I were hosting the Easter celebration, I would be sure to have some great decoration and food! Here are some things that are inspiring me for Easter: 

The Decor:

Source: suziebeezie.tumblr.com 

Source: sugarpiefarmhouse.com
Source: blog.baerhomedesign.com

Source: wunderweib.de

The Food:

 

Source: homeiswheretheboatis.wordpress.com

Source: tinyurl.ms 

Source: squidoo.comSource: chef-in-training.com 

We'd also have to have brunch or dinner food, depending on the party. I'm thinking for dinner, something like ham or lamb. This is making me hungry, I need to stop.
 I hope you all have a wonderful and blessed Easter! :)

What a Day

Man, what a day today! I started off the day at the DMV (ugh, at least I made an appointment), found out there were crazy tornadoes in my home town (Dallas), ran errands for Easter/Tyler's birthday with the mother-in-law, and got Instagram for my android phone. That's right friends, there is now instagram for those of us who have Android! :D

I'm thanking God this evening for keeping my family safe through all of the craziness, but  remembering and praying for those who were not as fortunate.  

I'm so excited for Easter/Tyler's birthday. I think it's going to be a great day with his family. A long day, but fun, with lots of delicious food and good company. 

I also can't wait for Tyler to get his birthday presents! He has some really good ones coming! :D I would tell you what they are, but if I did, it would be the day he decided to read my blog...haha. 

I hope you all had a good day. Stay safe friends! 

Five Question Friday...(Saturday)...Easter edition

Meant to post this yesterday, but life happens...hehe. Happy Saturday everyone. Hope you have a fantastic Easter tomorrow :)
1. What is your favorite Easter tradition?   Well, Tyler and I don't have kids yet, so we really don't have any Easter traditions of our own. In fact, I think this is one of the first we're getting to spend together.    When I was growing up, we would always go to the Sunrise service (at like 7am) at church, then stay for Easter breakfast there. Once we got home, we had baskets from the Easter bunny and would do an Easter egg hunt. My sister and I would always go looking for the Easter bunny too, just in case he decided to stay at our house. Why he would, I have no idea haha. Oh! And who can forget about a delicious Easter lunch or dinner....mmmmm.  2. Are you a "shower" or a "long, hot bath" kind of person?Shower  (random...)

3. Can you parallel park and if so when is the last time you did it?I try, but I get too scared and have no parallel parking skills. Last time I tried was in November I think?  haha.
4. What is your favorite Easter candy?I really just like candy. I love the chocolate Easter bunnies and the malted milk ball eggs, but I really just love candy in general hehe.
5. Easter: do you go all out with the Easter bunny or do you focus on the religious part of the holiday? A happy mix.