Resurrection Sunday

     There certainly is something special about this day every year...obviously, mostly because of what we are celebrating. He is Risen!! Jesus Christ AROSE! It gives me a feeling of Victory, newness and excitement in my Christian walk.
     As a family we make a big deal of the day by dressing up  in new clothes, have a BIG dinner, share the day with family over and I do make up surprise "buckets" of Spring Fun for the kiddos. 
    Every year it is a blast to prepare and just enjoy the day and of course this year was no different! The only drawback is that every year different members of our family can or cannot make it....we wish everyone could be together! A lot of family lives out-of-town and Mike's grandparents are in nursing homes. Every year we have a different blend but always have a GREAT time. Enjoy our day in pictures!



The "Adult" table and the kiddie table in background. My tulip pattern'd China was a wedding gift and I purchased the crystal glasses at a discount store years ago. I wanted to do fresh tulips this year in mis-matched white vases. So I went to a couple goodwill stores and found 6. Loved the look!

 

 

 

 

 

My BOYS before church....ready to go! Also, I was able to find matching dress shirts for all the boys on cookieskids.com! And took one to Kohl's to find one similar for Mike! I really like to coordinate or match everyone on special days!

 

 

 

My 11month old niece: Rachel! We ended up in the "crying" room at church and found some buddies there.

My Obadiah checking out his cousin's necklace...



Our other little friend: Abygail Brough. She was VERY tired! So Cute! (I made her headband!)

Dinnertime! Menu: Prime Rib, Spiral Honey glazed Ham, Mashed Potatoes w/brown gravy, Oven-Buttered Carrots, Herb/Cornbread Stuffing, Sweet Corn and Crescent Rolls! Also, our family favorite beverage: Sparkling Grape/Cranberry Juice!

Elijah's happy about the FOOD.

Bucket Time! Rachel's new book.

Egg glasses....oh, dear!

Elijah has NEVER seen such a large chunk of chocolate! Yumm-o!

Josiah!

Obie stole someone's chocolate and is NOT giving it back!

St.Clair and Abbie! Like Father...like Daughter! Silly.

Dessert Time! My from scratch...Walnut Crust Chocolate swirl Cheesecake with Fresh Strawberries.

Egg Coloring Time!



Hmmm, sorry about the "no clothes look"....didn't want dyed dress up clothes!

They did pretty good!

Dad and Mom Spaulding

 

My Crew at Evening Church....cell phone pic...very blurry.

My sister Jenn and family. St.Clair, Rachel and Abigail. Jenn is due with 3rd girl in a few weeks!

Silly Sisters!