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Easter 2026

This Easter was our last with high school-aged or younger kids in the house.  So weird.

I thought that I wasn't going to bother putting up what few Easter/spring decorations I have, but on Saturday I realized that I have a cute wreath that I definitely wanted to put up, so I got out my decorations after all and put them up.  Just a few things for the mantel, the wreath and some old Easter photos of the girls.





This table runner is new this year.  Saw it at Fred Meyer and thought it was cute and needed something for spring.



The girls' last (maybe, we'll see) Easter basket was a Trader Joe's mini tote filled with favorite treats.  I didn't even know about the mini totes until a co-worker mentioned that she went one morning and they were selling them, and apparently it's a big deal because people get there early and wait in line.  So she went ahead and bought 4 of them and then asked me if I wanted one or two, perhaps for the girls.  Then she said that another woman in line was planning to use hers as Easter baskets, and I thought that was a great idea.
The little side pocket was perfect for a gift card



On Easter Sunday, Paul and I went to the very early first service at 7:30, then we made a nice brunch with eggs, bacon, potatoes w/onions and bell peppers, fruit and a strawberry/cream cheese butter braid pastry.  After brunch we went to his mom's where we had a nice ham dinner and also celebrated Paul's birthday (it was on March 28th) with her.  And for once we had beautiful weather!

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