12 on April 12 - Easter Sunday!

The day (for me) started bright and early at 6am. I had to get up early to prepare our Easter meal, and set out the Easter Candy.

The sun is just starting to rise - looks like it will be a beautiful day!


The Easter Candy centerpiece is ready. Let's see how long it lasts in this form:


Brian awoke early, at 6:45. He couldn't contain himself and he dismantled the Easter candy by 8:00:


All of the Easter fixings were ready by 7:30. We don't eat until 11:30, so why get things ready so early? Our church held 3 Easter services, and we attended last night. But I was scheduled to teach Sunday School this morning, so I went in for that. While I was at church, Scott put the ham into the oven.


Scott did a great job getting that ham into the oven!


Brian's drink - Sprite in a martini glass - because he likes "classy":


For desert - cherry pie. Erica "loves" cherry pie, but doesn't like the actual cherries. She separates the fruit from the sauce and just eats the sauce and crust. I end up eating the actual cherries. [how this constitutes "loving cherry pie" escapes me. Seems like she just likes cherry flavored sugar syrup and crust].


After Easter dinner now, time for some basic chores. Cleaning out the pond filter of leaves, and general goo:


The lilies show some sign of growth. I'll need to clean out the bottom of the pond, too.


The viburnum also showing signs of impending bloom. I love the heady scent of these flowers when they bloom:


Washing the cars:


Finally, we all settle into the family room to catch some of the Masters. Hannah has been spending more time hanging out with Brian:


Oh, I took a nap. After all, I was up really early! Hope you all had a great Easter day!