Easter this year...

My dad came the long long way out to visit our little family for Easter this year! We loved having him here! He was a breath of fresh air. He knows how to slow down and enjoy the moments of life. He has a relaxing presence. He is at peace, it was refreshing and we were sad to see him go! Even Eirik cried. We spent a lot of time driving around the outskirts of our little town exploring and finding little secret places just being touched by spring.


I tried a couple of new Easter recipes that I loved. Above is a coconut cake: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Rave-Reviews-Coconut-Cake/Detail.aspx
(Tasheena, "you can't have that, it's a coconut cake!" )

and below is a really yummy Easter meat/ cheese pie:
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Easter-Meat-Pie/Detail.aspx

We also had a lot of fun decorating eggs. I finally concented to the fact that I am not going to get my dear husband to enjoy decorating eggs, so this year I invited my girlfriend over to enjoy the fun. This is Erin and Tasheena, who both, I must say are masters at this craft. (pictures don't demonstrate the extent of their egg crafting abilities.. )