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Sunday, April 9, 2017

Happy Easter!


Spring comes to Colorado with days of sunny warmth followed by nights of frost and snow. It is too unpredictable to plant, but the longer hours of daylight still brings flowers to the landscape non-the-less. The trees blossom and bulbs burst forth. The hardy wildflowers begin to bloom and even cacti in the foothills come alive again. 


Our community has an annual Easter Egg Hunt every year, so it is always fun to see our oldest granddaughter, who lives near us, attend this event every year. This year she was so excited to see the Easter Bunny she leaped into its arms!


Last year--click here to see that post--we had snow on the ground during the Easter Egg Hunt, but this year we had a pleasant day in the high 60's. The beautiful weather brought out many children and there was a wild rush to collect eggs in the two to four year old group.  It was very exciting for the little ones! 
We are hoping we can hold Grandma's and Pop Pop's egg hunt at our house for all our grandchildren outside this year, too, as every year before we had to do it inside. Again, we can not predict what the spring weather will be in April.


One thing for sure is that I will be busy this week shopping and cooking and preparing for Easter dinner at our house. The collage above shows some of the food I prepared last Easter. 


It is always joyous for our family to celebrate together!


"I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me will live, even though he dies."

Wishing you a very Happy and Blessed Easter!



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45 comments:

  1. Sallie (FullTime-Life)April 9, 2017 at 6:36 PM

    Happy Easter to all of you Pat! And I hope the weather cooperates. Your feast looks fabulous -- how fortunate for your family that you two are living close to them!

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  2. The Gathering PlaceApril 9, 2017 at 6:37 PM

    Pat, your Easter luncheon looked wonderful! We are planning something similar for our gathering this coming weekend. Utah also has the unpredictable weather syndrome. Last week was lovely, and yesterday it snowed! Tomorrow is supposed to improve again. It makes party planning challenging for sure. Have a great Easter!

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  3. Penny from Enjoying The Simple ThingsApril 9, 2017 at 7:32 PM

    Such pretty flowers. It looks like the egg hunt was fun!

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  4. MichelleApril 9, 2017 at 7:42 PM

    Pat, you are so blessed with our gorgeous family. I do hope your Easter egg hunt goes on without a hitch in the weather!

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  5. TannaApril 9, 2017 at 8:48 PM

    Fun Easter photos, Pat! I know the spread will be delicious and beautiful!! Enjoy. Enjoy. Enjoy!! blessings ~ tanna

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  6. The Joy of Home with Martha EllenApril 9, 2017 at 8:53 PM

    I love your beautiful Easter celebration with your family, Pat! Enjoy your preparations this Holy week. ♥

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  7. Ruth HiebertApril 9, 2017 at 9:08 PM

    Happy Easter to you.

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  8. Yogi♪♪♪April 9, 2017 at 9:59 PM

    I always enjoy Easter, especially with young children. Ours quit looking for eggs some time ago.

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  9. Margaret Birding For PleasureApril 10, 2017 at 2:48 AM

    Happy easter to you. your granddaughter looks like she had great fun.

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  10. MaggieApril 10, 2017 at 5:36 AM

    Hi Pat,
    the egg hunt looked like a ton of fun, hope the sun is shining for your family gathering at the weekend.
    Happy Easter from Normandy.
    Maggie

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  11. eileeninmdApril 10, 2017 at 5:59 AM

    Hello Pat, adorable photos of your granddaughter. Happy Easter to you and your family.

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  12. MersadApril 10, 2017 at 6:26 AM

    A wonderful and colorful time in nature, reflected in your home and celebrations that will soon follow.
    Thank you for linking in with "Through My Lens".

    Mersad
    Mersad Donko Photography

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  13. podsoApril 10, 2017 at 6:50 AM

    Your granddaughter has gotten so big. What sweet photos! I hope you enjoy your cooking this week which will lead up to a wonderful family time, no matter the weather! Happy Easter!

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  14. TomApril 10, 2017 at 8:09 AM

    ...a special time of year with family. This Saturday we take the grandkids to an Easter egg hunt. Thanks for stopping by!

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  15. Magical Mystical TeacherApril 10, 2017 at 8:24 AM

    Not every child would leap into the Easter Bunny's arms! Glad your granddaughter wasn't frightened. Thanks for linking to Blue Monday.

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  16. LeaApril 10, 2017 at 8:43 AM

    Happy Easter!

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  17. Jackie McGuinnessApril 10, 2017 at 8:44 AM

    We get the same weather here hot and then cold. I am really to enjoy some spring flowers.

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  18. ~Lavender Dreamer~April 10, 2017 at 9:10 AM

    What a wonderful celebration for your family! Enjoy your week ...getting ready with good food and bunny ears! Hugs, Diane

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  19. RajeshApril 10, 2017 at 10:42 AM

    Beautiful shots from spring season. Happy easter.

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  20. SarahApril 10, 2017 at 11:10 AM

    Happy Easter, Pat. Love seeing all the pretty CO photos. You are so fortunate to be there with your beautiful family.

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  21. AnnApril 10, 2017 at 11:50 AM

    You have some adorable little "bunnies" there. I love the wildflowers in Colorado which come up through the snow. Happy Easter.
    Ann

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  22. Tamar SBApril 10, 2017 at 12:09 PM

    How fun!

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  23. AnonymousApril 10, 2017 at 3:48 PM

    Thank you Pat for shoring you Easter from last year with All Seasons. Every time you post your family it's so much fun to see a big family with lots of kids:) Have a great Easter celebration!

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  24. VeeApril 10, 2017 at 4:50 PM

    🐇Happy times! I had to go back and see the snow last year, not because I have forgotten what snow looks like, but because I wanted to see how much your grandgirlie has grown. She liked the carrot last year. 🙂

    🌷Have a blessed Easter week...

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  25. SylviaApril 10, 2017 at 6:08 PM

    Pat, Thanks for sharing the Easter hunt. Great family. Wishing you a great Easter Celebration. Sylvia D.

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  26. aginglikeafinewine.comApril 10, 2017 at 9:18 PM

    I hope your Easter turns out to be a beautiful warm, sunny day. Perfect day for more Easter egg hunts at home. We live in West Virginia and it seems that it is often cool or rainy on Easter, so we're hoping for a nice day too. You have a lovely family!

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  27. AnonymousApril 10, 2017 at 10:57 PM

    One of my favorite weeks of the year celebrating the Resurrection and the Life!

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  28. LorrieApril 11, 2017 at 12:41 AM

    Easter week blessings to you, too, Pat. Egg hunts are unpredictable around here as well; it's good to have an alternate plan in mind.

    Your granddaughter is growing so quickly. We'll be gathering with family, too, although our youngest daughter and her husband won't be there. It's a wonderful thing to celebrate the Resurrection.

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  29. Rhonda AlbomApril 11, 2017 at 6:21 AM

    Lots of eggs for your granddaughter to find at the Easter Egg hunt. It looks like she'll have plenty to eat later if your photos of the food from last year are any indication of the feast you're putting on this year.

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  30. SavoringTime in the KitchenApril 11, 2017 at 11:37 AM

    Happy Easter, Pat! What wonderful photos :)

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  31. LindyLouMacApril 11, 2017 at 12:25 PM

    Calling by from Our World Tuesday, an interesting post, thanks for sharing. Happy Easter to you also.

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  32. Lisa @ Grandmas BriefsApril 11, 2017 at 4:14 PM

    What a fun egg hunt! I love it when communities come together for festive activities. You live in a special spot, my friend!

    Wishing you and yours a blessed Easter! You sure create a fabulous spread! ♥

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  33. Rambling WoodsApril 11, 2017 at 11:55 PM

    Oh I love the egg hunt and your adorable granddaughter.... I will be seeing my grandson this weekend.. Please have a very Happy Easter Pat! ...Michelle

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  34. Pat TillettApril 12, 2017 at 12:17 AM

    Thank you so much, and the same to you!
    Okay, after seeing the food you prepared, I am officially hungry...

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  35. Pam RichardsonApril 12, 2017 at 9:02 AM

    Happy Easter, Pat! How fun that your community has an Easter egg hunt. I know you will have a wonderful feast and enjoy your family!

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  36. Pamela GordonApril 12, 2017 at 5:56 PM

    I do hope the weather is fair for you to have your family gathering outside this year. Have a blessed Easter weekend Pat. I know it will be fun.

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  37. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonApril 13, 2017 at 10:49 PM

    Spring in Colorado is a lot like spring in Utah. I love how everything comes to life after a long cold winter. Looks like your going to have a wonderful Easter celebration! Happy Easter to you and your family. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  38. Sally WesselyApril 14, 2017 at 3:11 PM

    Happy Easter to you! I love seeing your wonderful celebrations.

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  39. Spare Parts and PicsApril 14, 2017 at 6:11 PM

    The egg hunt looks like great fun!! Happy Easter.

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  40. MichelleApril 14, 2017 at 8:15 PM

    Happy Easter, Pat! I hope you, and your family, have a very blessed Easter Sunday. Thank you for linking up today and have a great weekend!

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  41. CloudiaApril 14, 2017 at 9:19 PM

    What a sweet post! Wishing you all the best this Holiday

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  42. handmade by amaliaApril 15, 2017 at 3:44 AM

    Such nice photos of your family, everyone looks so happy. Easter blessings to you all.
    Amalia
    xo

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  43. Lowcarb team memberApril 15, 2017 at 8:43 PM

    Just lovely photographs.
    Have a wonderful family time and a blessed Easter.

    All the best Jan

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  44. Karren HallerApril 15, 2017 at 9:00 PM

    It looks like you will have a wonderful Easter, last years food looks delicious!!!
    Happy Easter!!!

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  45. Ciao Chow LindaApril 17, 2017 at 10:16 PM

    Pat - I know from your IG and FB posts that you had a wonderful Easter with the family. I hope you can relax and take a break from all the work now.

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