Happy Egg Day

Hope you and your family had a nice Egg Day.

photo courtesy of pixelperfect.com

We've been hit by illness: some of us were sick while others were recovering.  So it was a quiet Easter Sunday, spent in pajamas under blankets on the couch.  Here's hoping everyone gets well soon.

Happy Easter

All told, it's been a nice Easter weekend to spend with the family.

Rainbow Eggs courtesy of Foter.com

Here's wishing you and yours a good Easter day and happy long weekend.

Happy Egg Day

Dyed Easter Eggs

Pretty eggs?  The kids and I had fun playing 'round with the dyes.  We even went egg hunting in the melting snow . . 

Plastic eggs found in the snow

Now don't think it was all work--lots of R&R.  There's nothing like a long weekend for extra rest and relaxation.  Surprisingly warm temperatures and loads of sunshine left me further contented.  And of course, there was plenty of delicious meals, goodies and treats . . . life is good!

Little peep on a chocolate treat
courtesy of foter.com

Hope this bodes well for the rest of the week.  Have a good one!

Easter Whimsy

I'm hoping you're all enjoying the Easter weekend--and that the weather has been cooperative wherever you are.  It finally feels like spring in my corner of the world which prompted a walk about the neighbourhood.  We don't really decorate for the holiday, but it was fun to enjoy some of our neighbours' Easter whimsy.

Colourful Mesh Bunny with Faux Jellybean Necklace

Dancing Ballet Bunny

And of course we've been busy dyeing eggs.  Not too many, but it was fun to share with my little niece.  Sadly some of the eggs cracked--but I'm sure they'll still be tasty.

Coloured Eggs

Have a great Easter weekend!

Pretty Colours

So with the long weekend, you'd think I'd be more productive with my time . . . not so much.  Not too much knitting (and I had such high hopes).  The weather has been incredible (as in forget spring; it feels like summer!).  So we've been outdoors as much as possible ('cuz I have a feelin' it ain't gonna last).  We puttered 'round outside, cleaning off the deck, preparing the BBQ and clearing debris from the garden beds.

And much to my surprise, there was a bevy of activity in my wee garden.  My crocuses are ready to bloom--almost a month ahead of schedule!

First Crocuses

Other things are growing too: the bleeding hearts and hostas have begun sprouting, the dianthus are showing signs of life and so are the sliver beacons and aurea.

Creeping Aurea Showing New Growth

It all seems a wee bit early . . . not that I'm complaining.  I'm loving all the sunshine and warmth.  It's a welcome change from the dreary days of cold winter.

And of course, in anticipation of Easter we coloured eggs with the kids.  We usually use one of those kits sold in the grocery store.

A Bevy of Pastel-Coloured Goodness

I'm not much for wearing pastels, but I do love how the soft colours compliment each other.  Aren't they pretty?

Close-Up of Easter Eggs

The kids look forward to a visit from the Easter Bunny who always drops off a few things: some chocolate eggs, perhaps a book, a craft kit or an outdoor toy.  I look forward to a quiet and relaxing day, hanging out with all my guys.  

Bunny Friends

Hope your holiday weekend is shaping up to be a good one!