What a BEAUTIFUL weekend we had in Florida to celebrate our first easter as Mr. & Mrs.! The sun shined all weekend long, which made it so easy to be thankful for our Savior and the great things He has done in our lives.
Friday night, Christopher and I retreated to our childhoods and dyed Easter eggs. It was quite fun and exciting. We laughed a lot at each other, from Christopher forgetting that a white crayon may be used to write secret messages, to Holly being disappointed that the pink dye was more of a pastel pink and not a bright, highlighter pink.
On Saturday, Christopher's brother, Gary, drove from Orlando for an early Easter dinner. I got in touch with my inner Paula Deen and made a delicious, Southern feast. The menu included ham, biscuits, green been casserole, pineapple casserole, fresh corn, mashed potatoes, deviled eggs and strawberry pie. The food was delicious! The company around the dining table was great too; Matt came over to enjoy the meal.
Yesterday, we enjoyed a great service at our church dressed in our pastel best! The message focused on forgetting the things we should not remember, and remember the things that we should remember. After church, we treated ourselves to Dunkin' Donuts and then returned home to do some spring cleaning to prepare for arriving guests today! We took a lunch break to eat leftovers; Mike joined us for lunch. Again, it was great to surround ourselves with fun conversations and good laughs. We ended the day by baking banana bread and homemade pimento cheese (Thanks for the idea, Mike!).
Today, Holly's mom and oldest brother, Gary, and his family arrive for their Spring Break vacation! It is going to be in the 80s all week long; that means lots of trips to the beach, the pool and playing outside! Sushi, seafood, acupuncture, massages and more are on the agenda for the week too!
Friday night, Christopher and I retreated to our childhoods and dyed Easter eggs. It was quite fun and exciting. We laughed a lot at each other, from Christopher forgetting that a white crayon may be used to write secret messages, to Holly being disappointed that the pink dye was more of a pastel pink and not a bright, highlighter pink.
On Saturday, Christopher's brother, Gary, drove from Orlando for an early Easter dinner. I got in touch with my inner Paula Deen and made a delicious, Southern feast. The menu included ham, biscuits, green been casserole, pineapple casserole, fresh corn, mashed potatoes, deviled eggs and strawberry pie. The food was delicious! The company around the dining table was great too; Matt came over to enjoy the meal.
Yesterday, we enjoyed a great service at our church dressed in our pastel best! The message focused on forgetting the things we should not remember, and remember the things that we should remember. After church, we treated ourselves to Dunkin' Donuts and then returned home to do some spring cleaning to prepare for arriving guests today! We took a lunch break to eat leftovers; Mike joined us for lunch. Again, it was great to surround ourselves with fun conversations and good laughs. We ended the day by baking banana bread and homemade pimento cheese (Thanks for the idea, Mike!).
Today, Holly's mom and oldest brother, Gary, and his family arrive for their Spring Break vacation! It is going to be in the 80s all week long; that means lots of trips to the beach, the pool and playing outside! Sushi, seafood, acupuncture, massages and more are on the agenda for the week too!
...Getting Ready...
...Before...
...Christopher's Secret Message - "I love my wife"...
...After...
You two are too cute!
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