Our Daughter’s First Easter Part I

My daughter’s first Easter began with a hug from her big brother followed by lots of smiles and some laughter. She is always incredibly happy in the morning and Easter day was no exception. In preparation for early Easter Mass, I nursed her on both sides and gave her a good burping before dressing her in her Easter outfit. She wore her “party dress” a dress that I found on clearance at my favorite baby boutique the day after christmas, a pair of sparkly cream and silver metallic tights, and silver ballet flats. I had her pose for a few … Continue reading

Easter Sunday

As we enter Easter weekend, I’m reminded of the true meaning of the holiday. Growing up, the Easter bunny came on Saturday, and Easter Sunday was all about church. Of course, there was always an Easter dress to wear, but we recognized that Easter was a religious holiday not to be confused with baskets filled with plastic grass, colored eggs, and tiny treats and treasures that fit into colorful plastic eggs. As I have gotten older, I have done several things to prepare for Easter. Hopefully, these suggestions will help you build your testimony of the true meaning of Easter: … Continue reading