Easter

While the Easters of my past are no longer available for the next generation, the traditions still live on. Albeit, on a much smaller scale.

Yesterday we celebrated Easter Eve. Something tells me this is bound to become like our infamous Christmas Eves. Okay, so maybe not anything that extreme, but at least where we have our celebration on the day before the holiday so families aren’t having to choose which holiday to spend with which parent or in-law… for the most part. With the exception of watching the Blazer’s game, it was a relaxed day catching up with family and enjoying delicious food and an Easter Egg Hunt. Of course, the hunt was a miniature version of ones we’ve had in the past, but was still fun for the kids and adults alike. Especially those of us with cameras in hand waiting for kiddos to find the obvious eggs in front of us as they search in every location but where we’re giving them clues.

Another tradition is the inclusion of money in the eggs. Nickels, dimes, quarters, dollar bills and fives. Yes, we’re teaching the next generation that money comes from a magical place. Okay, so maybe not that extreme, but still, the kids all seem to enjoy getting both and sometimes even a special coupon for a piggy back ride or some other unexpected prize much to the surprise of the person whose name is written on the coupon as the donor of said prize. Fortunately none of those made it into the eggs this year.

So Happy Easter to everyone! I hope your day is filled with laughter and love and your egg basket overflows with confectional goodness.