I had to research, and by that I mean hit Wikipedia, to get some information on just what exactly Easter is because I don't immediately see the connection between the bunny and the resurrection of Christ. Here's what I learned:
"The Easter bunny is a mythological rabbit who brings gifts and candy to children on the Easter holiday, most likely based on the pre-Christian customs honoring the fertility goddess Eostre...The etymology of the word "Easter" comes from an ancient pagan goddess of the spring named Eostre, related to German Ostara. According to popular folklore, Eostre once saved a bird whose wings had frozen during the winter by turning it into a rabbit. Because the rabbit had once been a bird, it could still lay eggs, and that rabbit became the modern Easter Bunny."O.K. Egg-laying rabbit. Got it.
Of course, there were many photos before, during, and after dinner because babies are just too cute not to capture on digital media. I've included the highlights below. You can click here to view the full set. Dinner consisted of mounds of roast beef with mashed potatoes and drop biscuits. We had planned on having green beans too but somehow those were overlooked and the kitchen help failed to produce them on time. (Bad hosts.) Dessert was blueberry cobbler with whipped cream. Again, we had planned on topping that with green Peeps to give it that extra holiday flair but we forgot to do that when the time came to dish up. (You know, it's almost like we had a kid and now nearly forget most things half the time.)
9 comments:
I can't hardly stand it... that 4th picture is so darned cute! Perhaps Henry was actually trying to pry her little fingers off and eat them, but either way, it's adorable. :)
Your niece is beautiful, btw.
The hand-holding picture reflects Henry's joy at having his dear cousin so close by. What an advantage to her to have an older guy to show her the ropes!
And the ears are so becoming on Beaut.
Green beans? Who needs stinkin green beans? They just get in the way of the mashed potatoes!
Oh dear God, what is it with clothing dogs? It's one of Betty's favourite things to do to poor Tomokee.
How can you not look into (the big version of Beaut's head shot) and not see the shame in those thoughtful, sad brown eyes?
If there's a heaven for dogs, there's probably a Dante-like place as well, and I'm guessing that right around the third ring, you'll find all the dogs wearing those ears.
I guess the poor dogs figure it's just part of the social equation ("if I wear this forbicating thing, maybe, just maybe, I'll get a treat.")
I'm glad you discovered that there is no connection between Jesus and the Easter Bunny...Easter is the most sacred day in a Christian's year, the day when our faith comes alive. Literally.
I am also glad you had such a nice time...and Henry is looking very cute! WHat a lady killer. He already has a girlfriend!
Treats!?
two before
two after
oh yeah.
I always wonder what goes through the dog's thoughts at times like this... maybe, with a psychic stethoscope, you'd hear something like this:
http://tinyurl.com/35knxs
And Darren -- your posting made me imagine Jeff Probst throwing up his arms and saying, "Beaut wins reward!" for this effort.
I LOVE the little hands. I've admired your photographic eye for a long time. Ever thought of maybe ditching law school to become a photojournalist? I'm serious!
And by the way, Christie, how could a Nana get her hands on a couple pictures of that beautimous little girl? If I sit quietly, agree to wear bunny ears and drool, will that help?
Anne,
Probably the easiest way for you to get them is by downloading the pics you want from Flickr. Here's the link to the Easter set of pictures:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/
57572205@N00/sets/72157604221401606/
Click the thumbnail of the photo you like, click the "All Sizes" button above the picture, select the size of picture you want, then click "Download the [blank] size" link.
If this doesn't work, e-mail me at christie.gilroy@gmail.com, letting me know which pictures you want, and I'll resize them and send them back to you. :)
Ms. A,
Out of green bean guilt I ate them all today.
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