Preparing for Easter

 

Spring is here! The grass has really brightened over to green in this last week.  The other day we went out to the pastures to see the baby calves born – boy, are they cute!  I love to see the varieties – some all black, others with white speckles on their tails and face.  Some are getting a sun bath, others frolicking with the fresh hay delivery, and some are staying close to mom. 

Robins have filled our yard lately. Yesterday I caught a glimpse of  a cardinal fluttering in the pine tree. I’ve heard several meadowlarks now on the gravel road by our house.

The bulbs have emerged and in some cases, we have a few daffodil blooms.  The trees are budding and I noticed the Forsythia about ready to burst.  What an invigorating time of year this is – and so hope-filled!

Next Sunday will already be Easter.  It snuck up on me.  I need to prepare for this special week ahead.  Have you used Resurrection Eggs?  We are getting a late start, but they are a fun and simple way for kids to understand the Easter story.  Many of us will be setting the table for company, finalizing a menu, and maybe even participating in an egg hunt or two.

Preparing is a lot of the fun for me.  I have several sets of teacups and saucers passed down to me from my Grandmother – each one is so unique.  I use one at each place setting and fill them with a pansy and greenery.  If you plan to use the teacups for drinking, then make sure to line the cup with foil or plastic wrap first.  I also love to use fresh flowers whenever possible – they are a beautiful reminder of the season.

 

As for the menu…I’m still working on it – but we will definitely be having Deviled Eggs

Pineapple Pretzel Salad – such a delicious combination of sweet and salty – yum!

Hot Cross Buns

 

And I can’t decide between Carrot Cake or Angel Food Cake, maybe both!?!

 

Be sure to check out other Easter favorites here.