2011 Spring Thaw

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Maureen's first Easter

We spent Easter weekend with the Stirtons. It was beautiful. Dreariness all week (alas, such is this unending winter) followed by warm and sunny on Saturday and Sunday. We went to the Vigil Mass and I was so impressed with all the kids (including my own) through the long and late-night celebration--but it was worth it. Food and wine followed for the hours afterward and into the morning.

We decorated eggs.

And smoked salmon.

(which was de.lish.ious.)

And told stories.

We went to the Vigil mass, filled with anticipation.

We hunted for baskets,

and upon finding them we promptly yelled, "Christ is risen, Alleluia!!"

And ate candy.

We took a family picture of our respective families.

Ours was perfect on the first try.

The Stirtons, however, needed a few attempts.

Happy Easter!!!

Royal Wedding Consultant

Now that the hubbub has died down, I will come out with it--Yes. Kate Middleton did in fact consult me about her wedding dress. She wanted to know all the fine details of my own wedding day to ensure that her wedding attire would be fitting for such a royal day.

Now you know.