Two Day Pass

actually..this week we were granted a three day pass and it's just so amazing what an extra day can do to lift spirits and give plenty of reasons to smile long and wide.
yes, even a day in which the clouds hang low and the chill creeps in.
in fact, those are just the right days for last minute playdates with longtime friends.
for fort building and wii playing the afternoon away only taking breaks for butter burgers and malts from the best joint in town.
there's no better day than a free rainy one to tackle household projects and chores.
my man installed our new dishwasher (!) and i finally finished the 2008 photo album of our week on the lake...our last vacation with nanny.
miss bit caught me crying and together we shared a few tears.
later my brother and sil came for a visit and we all reminisced and remembered and relived.

saturday was a little brighter and drier, yet still brisk.
we mixed up some waffles, whipped some cream, sliced some strawberries and fried some bacon for brunch.
then hubby and i went for a walk to burn off breakfast while miss bit rode her bike beside us and back and forth around us.
we girls went shopping for the third time in as many days, which the florist was quick to point out as we admired all the spring flowers and decided on cheery yellow tulips this trip.
then we returned home to bake rich and colorful coconut cupcakes and tart yet sweet lemon bars for tomorrow's feast.
the boys attended batting practice and went out for chicago dogs.
it was a go with the flow day.
it was early to bed for the big holiday ahead day.

miss bit was up and eager by 7:30 easter morn.
we held her at bay long enough for her to wake a still sleeping t. bone.
baskets were gleefully found, jellybeans and peeps happily consumed, and catnip left by the easter bunny to distract the cats in the house was very much enjoyed.
miss bit mused upon spying her new earrings...the one she so very much wanted, but was told by our friend the silver lady were no longer available..."how did the easter bunny know? i'm just so lucky!"
t. bone quipped upon reading the warranty labeled on his new bat, "that's weird...so who gets the warranty? the easter bunny? oh, i get it! if i get a dent in this bat, the easter bunny will bring me a brand new one next year? cool!"
hubby convinced me to join him for a quick walk before church and yet we were still in our pew with half an hour to spare.
i was delighted to enjoy the choir singers and even a violinist for the mass, and all of the colorful flowers adorning the altar.
after many alleluias and amens we made our way to grandma and grandpas for a delicious easter brunch.
oh, and egg hunts in the woods, scooter scoots, sling shooting and games of frisbee golf as well.
many photos too as you can see.
the littles were more than happy to stay at grandma and grandpa's for a few days with all of their sweet loot and very few rules and restrictions.
truth be told, i am happy to be home in my quiet house eating salad as i write although i'd be more than happy for a slice of my dad's honey glazed ham.
the weekend was yummy.