Happy Easter!

This year we had the opportunity to have two Easter celebrations.  We had our first one at Mike and Mary's house earlier in the week.  Aubrey got an Easter basket and got to wear her pretty dress for the first time.  Since I am still on the milk free diet the menu ended up being a little different than a regular Easter dinner would be, but it was delicious.  We had ribs, rice, grilled asparagus and Mimi made a dairy-free strawberry pie just for me!  I was so appreciative.  Aubrey was a little tired that evening, but we had a good time celebrating with wonderful family.

Our second celebration was on Easter Sunday with the Maz side of the family.  Krystal and Evie made cake pops for the table settings this year.  It was some work, but we had fun making them and they were a big hit :)

Aubrey and mom got to go to Aubrey's first Easter service at church and then it was on to lunch at the Maz home.  We had grilled kabobs, chicken phyllo (which because of the amount of work I won't be making it again any time soon :) ), and many other trimmings.  We also had a delicious cake baked by our favorite bakery Divine Desserts.  It was a milk explosion day for me which I thoroughly enjoyed!  It turned out to be such a beautiful day out side that the boys played crochet while the girls chatted.  Aubrey was awesome this day.  It was a wonderful first Easter!

The crochet game lasted a little longer than anyone anticipated, but they had fun :)

Good friends Craig and Mariela joined us for the afternoon.  They are expecting thier first baby girl in August!! 

The pretty momma

Everything was in bloom in the backyard.  It was beautiful!

Without Christ we wouldn't have an Easter.  What a beautiful time we had celebrating what HE did for US on these days of celebration.

Greatest man in history, named Jesus, had no servants, yet they called him Master. Had no degree, yet they called him Teacher. Had no medicines, yet they called him Healer. He had no army, yet kings feared Him. He won no military battles, yet he conquered the world. He committed no crime, yet they crucified Him... He was buried in a tomb, yet He lives today!