Saturday, April 23, 2011

Easter Eggs

This may be the first year of my life that I don't dye any Easter Eggs. And it makes me really sad to think about it.

Easter has a tendency to be a bit to-do with siblings and parents and nieces and nephews and aunts and uncles and grandparents and cousins. It's a big ol' party of dying and hunting eggs, playing games and laughter.

But since I won't be able to take part in those festivities, I've spent the day looking through pictures and watching videos of Easters Past. I thought I would share them with you!



Alyson vs. The Trampoline makes me laugh every time. I had to share it. She got a spring caught in her belt loop.

And yes. That adorable little thing is me. I'm the cutest.

Here are photos from the last five Easters. I miss you all!





















Happy Easter everyone! I wish I was there with you! 

Also! Congratulations to Julie (in the white coat) and Steve! They got married yesterday morning! I'm so happy for you both!
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44 comments:

  1. ChrissyApril 23, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    This might be the first year we don't dye eggs either...sad, but this past week has been super busy!! Happy Easter! xxx

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  2. ChinkyGirLMeLApril 23, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    Awwww wow, I hope this Easter is just as fun. Have a Happy Easter with your family. =)

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  3. lindsayApril 23, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    i wish my hubs and i had dyed easter eggs too...oh well maybe next year :)

    i hope you have a super fabulous weekend pretty lady! xoxo

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  4. SarahApril 23, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    This eggs are ADORABLE! I really love them :D So happy you stopped by my blog - Happy to see yours is so cute too!

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  5. Dwija {House Unseen}April 23, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    I love the big to-do of Easter :) This year will be our first year here in Michigan, and everything will be "different". I hope they enjoy it just as much though!

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  6. AnonymousApril 23, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    I can't say I've decorated Easter Eggs since grade school.

    I miss it

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  7. BookloggedApril 23, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    It sure wasn't the same dying eggs yesterday without you. There was only Kristi, Jenny's and Dad & I. We had fun, tho. Dad & I hid the eggs and the Jeff & Megan had fun looking for them. Later we fixed eggs goldenrod.

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  8. AprilApril 23, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    Great pictures, you guys made some nice eggs!

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  9. b. leeApril 23, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    awesome video clips!! & those colored eggs in the carton shots are fabulous * *

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  10. AllisonApril 23, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    Thanks for your comment! I'm sorry you don't get to color Easter eggs this year. Boo hoo, but it is always fun to go back and remember old times too. I dyed eggs yesterday with a few of my girlfriends. Hope it is still a Happy Easter for you!

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  11. DatssocuteApril 23, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    Now those are some serious Easter dyeing parties. I've never seen so many eggs being dyed. we only dyed 9 this year, and usually it's only 12. I can't imagine dying so many, and they are all really nice and thought out, I love it. Thanks for visiting my blog, and I hope you have a very nice Easter. ♥ BJ

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  12. SusiApril 23, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    Thanks for visiting my blog! I'm sorry you can't attend your usual Easter celebrations:( It looks like a lot of fun on the photos! Nice creative egg paintings too.

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  13. RaynataApril 23, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    Memories! I loved coloring eggs and I always loved the different kinds of dye sets PAAS would come up with. They seemed to add more and more every year from stencils to tie dye to glitter... I miss going on Easter egg hunts - my have to "crash" the kids hunt at my church tomorrow! happy early Easter! Thanks for stopping by my blog! Going to follow back but the "followers" button is missing...

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  14. KevinApril 23, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    This is seriously awesome. We definitely must dye eggs sometime. :)

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  15. Alida SharpApril 23, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    How fun!! I love your photos... I miss dyeing eggs with my kiddos.

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  16. Tanya (a Taste of T)April 23, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    I love dying easter eggs :)

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  17. Christine MorenteApril 23, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    Going to an Easter egg hunt tomorrow! So excited, haven't done that in years! Happy Easter!

    Christine

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  18. RebeccaApril 23, 2011 at 5:52 PM

    OMG... the watermelon egg is my fav... so creative and cute

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  19. BlogsApril 23, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    those easter egg pics are the best...sadly we are not coloring any either...happy easter pretty lady

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  20. HanizeyecandyApril 23, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    thanks for dropping by my blog. Happy Easter to you..
    love the color egg..

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  21. EllaApril 23, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    No wonder you treasure these memories! It looks like so much fun since it is a family event. Happy Easter and thanks for finding me on my blog! -Ella

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  22. AMYApril 23, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    Love the eggs!!!
    Happy EAster!
    I'm a new follower...thanks for joining my blog too~

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  23. sewhappinessApril 23, 2011 at 11:14 PM

    Thank you for coming to my blog and leaving me such a lovely comment!!!and following:)
    We didn't dye eggs either this year!!! It kinda makes me think that it's not Easter...:( I keep repeating to myself that it's OK and that next year will be better:)
    I love your blog!!!
    Happy Easter
    Eleni

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  24. UnknownApril 24, 2011 at 12:12 AM

    happy Easter. Enjoy your day

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  25. PattyApril 24, 2011 at 3:23 AM

    I especially love the second photo; what IS going through the mind of that little precious? Looks like she's wondering what came first, the Chicken or the Egg, lolol.

    Sending you a virtual colored Easter egg; managed to color way too many!

    Enjoy the day!
    Patty

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  26. DebbieApril 24, 2011 at 5:33 AM

    what a lovely blog you have. Very striking! Thanks for visiting my blog and leaving me a comment. Have a great Easter Sunday.

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  27. UnknownApril 24, 2011 at 6:14 AM

    Happy Easter! Looks like you have all sorts of happy memories. I didn't dye eggs this year either and am kind of bummed about it. At least I finally got around to making a batch of hot cross buns!

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  28. SarahApril 24, 2011 at 6:24 AM

    I'm also not able to be with my family this year for Easter :( I hope you have a great holiday anyway. Thanks for stopping by my blog!

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  29. SarahApril 24, 2011 at 6:25 AM

    PS- I'm following :)

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  30. Amanda C.April 24, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    I love old family photos! I'm following you back. Happy Easter!

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  31. Alexis of NorthOnHarperApril 24, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    The watermelon egg is awesome!!!!!! Happy Easter!

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  32. Mommy MindedApril 24, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    LOVE all of the pictures! Happy Easter!

    Megan
    mommyminded.blogspot.com

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  33. Take All Chances - MissyApril 24, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    What a lovely personal post!!! I know Easter is a little different for you this year but I hope looking back has made you smile :-)

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  34. Debra Gray-ElliottApril 24, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    Cute blog! Thank you for stopping by from FTLOB. Thanks for the congrat's.

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  35. HeatherApril 24, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    There were no festivities this year at my house either. So I spent the morning/early afternoon lying by the pool. Which may become a tradition for my quiet holidays... It was wonderful!

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  36. SebabApril 24, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    Nice site!

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  37. AnonymousApril 24, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    These eggs are fantastic! I especially like the watermelon one, haha. I'm sorry you didn't dye any today, but if it's any consolation, eggs are a symbol for Beltane, too, and Matt and I plan on dyeing eggs that day. :) I'd love if you could, too, all the way out in the desert!

    Happy Easter! :)

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  38. Alex, Speaking DenglishApril 24, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    That watermelon egg is awesome!

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  39. Madeline HengApril 25, 2011 at 12:41 AM

    Hi Kate, I love your eggs! They look awesome. Especially the watermelon one =)

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  40. Trina M CurranApril 25, 2011 at 3:56 AM

    Awwww...Kate. You should have dyed them anyway for yourself. It's fun, and they are yummy... :) Super pics from the last few years. Family time is the best.

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  41. AnonymousApril 25, 2011 at 6:55 AM

    What fun pictures and memories! I love the watermelon egg!

    We didn't dye eggs this year, my son is 18 months so I think next year will be our first for eggs w/ him. The hubs and I used to dye eggs pre-baby, but this year I just couldn't find the time.

    Blessed Easter!
    Maegan

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  42. LauraApril 25, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    so cute! the watermellon egg is the best!

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  43. Alexis AKA MOMApril 25, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    OMGosh a watermellon one is too freaking cute!! Then the hearts are so cool too!!

    You know I did't die any eggs this year and I kept meaning to do it with the boys but things kept happening over and over. UGh

    Love the jumping :) Thanks for following, I'm following you too!

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  44. KylieApril 26, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    Love it! I haven't dyed eggs for years, but it is something I want to do with my kids.

    I especially love the watermelon one pictured! So cute.

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