Easter 2011 was a big success. Wonderful Church service in the Church my husband and I were married in. A hundred and fifty balloon launch after service. A delicious lunch catching up with family, watching cousins play. Hearing laughter, piano, and squeals. Watching the kids bang balloons, hunt Easter eggs, and blow out birthday cake candles (my oldest step-daughter is seven today).
I did my best to get some good pictures. But honestly? I haven’t figured out the trick of capturing running children, whose eyes are constantly down, searching for the golden egg. You know the one with chocolate money. These kids are so lucky! I didn’t find money eggs at their age. I found hard-boiled eggs crunchy from too many drops. And let’s not mention the ones we didn’t find….. until later when they were ripe, ripe, ripe! P-yew!
Truth is, my bum ankle isn’t spry enough to give me a very good support of going up and down in a rush. I am…uh…wobbly, to say the least.
Truly, the very best part of our Easter celebration? This face.
Happy making salad. Happy having a camera pointed at him. Happy to put up with my likes and dislikes, my fears and frustrations. Happy to take on a teenage daughter when his are still so little and years away from teenage(y) things like a long-haired boyfriend in a rock band.
Happy to hold our “littlest dog” in his lap and take her to the festivities when I know he still misses his big baby Cooper. Happy to be encouraging when I am sad about the little girls missing Church due to weekend visitations of divorced parents.
He always has a hand extended. A smile to brighten. A heart open to forgiveness and understanding. A demeanor of peace and innumerable patience (especially with communication gaps me).
I loved so many things about Easter this year. But, most especially, these two photos.
My favorites.
My dear husband….I love your face!
Speaking of faces – My iheartfaces photo challenge entry is in the page link above, or go here – Snow bound.
Living, Loving, Laughing.... 
This is so sweet. I’m glad that you had a wonderful easter.
PS. If you find the trick to capturing a moving target let me know mmmkay?
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Love this post! Looks like yall had a great time 🙂 Jason is a sweet guy and wonderful friend. I’m glad he found you.
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Such a sweet and grateful post. Glad you Easter was wonderful.
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your easter pictures made me very home sick….
😦
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This whole post is precious. Looks like a great Easter, but I especially love reading about how much you love your husband’s face. So sweet!
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Happy you had a great easter, what a sweet post 🙂
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This post is precious.
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Sweetie, thanks for leaving a comment on my post! If these dogs had actual working thumbs, my life would be perfect! They could do all the housework, and all I would have to do is fill their bowls with food and water!!
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Happy Easter! Thank you for the kind words. I’m the truely blessed one to have such great family and friends. I love you (all of you — especially my very talented and lovely wife).
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I love it that U 2 Love each other so incredibly much!!!!
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Thanks for sharing.
That was so touching.
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I can relate to your words, Angelia! 🙂 It is a great feeling, isn’t it?
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And I love this post!! The hubbys are often the unsung heros, no?
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Oh that is the sweetest post! So glad you had a good Easter and that your ankle is starting to feel better.
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Ah, just beautiful. Gorgeous photographs, and very inviting–a reminder that every holiday and celebration is anchored in family.
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Stopping by to say hello! Hope all is well? Love the new journey you are one. Filled with expressions and emotions
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I love the Easter/birthday/hubby pics. I am so proud of you too. I am an entire week late posting my Easter pics. And I am definitely not ADHD. I am just frantically and desperately behind on everything.
Looks like you had fun!
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