CELEBRATING EASTER

We took a photo of ourselves before we left the house. 

We ate in the Music Room with lovely piano music 

and of course the Easter Bunny was there too!

(click on photo to enlarge them)

 The plates I enjoyed, the adorable children's table 

and no I didn't eat all those desserts....but I wanted to!

The dessert room....absolutely amazing!

Loved the chocolate fountain....

Some inside and outside views of the Mission Inn.

President Nixon and his wife Pat were married at the Mission Inn. 

It was a very enjoyable day for us.  Different not being with our children but it was a wonderful buffet and they meet our every need. We took our time and enjoyed each others company while sipping our mimosa's. Then we drove around looking at some of the older historic homes in downtown Riverside. Hope your Easter was memorable.

LIONS & TIGERS & BEARS, OH MY!

Not really, it was more like Wicked & Mission & Tree is not done!

Not much time to spare but I want to share...

It was a "WICKED" Sunday on the 11th and I loved every minute of it. What a great day we had. I thoroughly enjoyed the show! (don't forget to click to enlarge)

My mission was the Mission Inn. We had Mark's Christmas dinner at Mario's which is across from the Mission Inn. We went a little early so I could get a few pictures just before the sun set. It didn't disappoint! Our dinner was perfection. If you are ever in Riverside, CA you must give them a try. If you look through the Season's Greetings that is Mario's across the street!


So my tree is not done but its getting there. I thought I would share a few ornaments from my tree and a couple of other little trees that are done. I also put my plush out this year. I don't think I am going to have time for my snow globes, nativities or snow village this year. They will mean even more when I unpack them next year!






I learned a few things this year:

I'm not enjoying getting up and down the ladder!

Ornaments that go over a bulb so they light up are not easy to place on the tree!

Trees get old and the branches get weaker, it's been frustrating this year. Put the ornament on and the branch will bend over to one side or the other, ARGH!

I don't need more ornaments but two new smaller trees would be nice!

When you replace a burned out bulb don't take it out and go get the new one, bring the new one with you beforehand otherwise it's like looking for a needle in a haystack!

Now for a really special treat you need to go over and visit with Laurie. It will blow you mind!