Easter

This Easter really was a celebration of spring, as we New Yorkers (and Long Islanders) finally got to enjoy some warmer temperatures and a few lovely sun shiny days.

It was still a bit windy on Saturday although many New Yorkers felt it was warm enough for shorts and t-shirt.  

I hate to be cold, so for me, it was still the tweed jacket, a cashmere sweater, jeans and a scarf. 

Flowers in the West Village Farmer's Market

The butterfly decorated cross at St. John's church on Christopher St. 

Easter Sunday breakfast was this yummy set.

Traditional dyed egg as decorations. 

Easter dinner place setting. 

My 12-year old was in charge of dessert. She baked this key lime pie from scratch. It was to die for! 

Some more dyed eggs. 

Decorated pussy willow branches. 

The traditional Easter egg hunt took place at the back yard in lovely sun shine. 

The huntresses

The hunted

I hadn't planned Easter that much in advance, but it all turned out great. The kids dyed some eggs, and made the decorated pussy willow branches. We even got to go to a church service for children, and spoke about why Easter is actually celebrated. I think observing the traditions is important for the kids as that is how memories are made.