It's the first Easter since my grandfather's passing (not the first holiday, though). The last holiday we did at my Aunt's (his daughter's house). We get together as one big family every holiday, but now that us kids have grown up, Easter is just a good meal & good conversation that can happen any time. I believe it's time to start some new traditions. My Aunt made the call that she will be going to her in-law's for Easter, and we went to spend Easter with the other side of my family. I'm SO glad!
You see, Easter in America is a holiday meant for children. Anyone can receive a present, but usually it is the kiddos who search for Easter eggs. My cousin on the other side of the family has two adorable (loud, obnoxious, full of energy, totally sweet & huggable) children. I enjoyed hanging out at the kids' party today!
Our day began dancing around the living room in our Easter dresses to some fun music. Then the guys came home from their bike ride and it turned into running around the living room & jumping on one of those bean bag couches. Before the other guests arrived, we helped set the table. Sadly, I didn't make photographs of it, but me and my little cousin made the table settings with place cards and pretty ribbons. It was adorable!
Best of all, there were ten of us sharing a meal, swapping stories, and laughing. There was so much good food (we're Italian, after all), and lots of laughter. We invented new words, new meanings for existing words, busted out in song, and were just overall pretty silly. That's my idea of a perfect afternoon. Oh, and then we all went for a bike ride! What could be better?
I cherish the great days in life, and this was one of them!
Message of the Day: Start new traditions.
...Or don't. It won't change my reality.
Cheers! Happy Easter!
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