easter weekend

What a fabulous Easter weekend! I was surrounded by David's family, beautiful weather, and the glory of knowing that Jesus died on the cross for my sins, was buried in a tomb, and rose on the 3rd day! I was so thankful that I was able to spend this special holiday with his family. It made being apart from my family that much easier. The Micas are loving and full of fun - and so we hung out with them all weekend long. Both of David's sisters came in town and I officially met my first Mica cousin, D'Anne. On Friday night we went out for a fun Mexican dinner and then homemade strawberry shortcake made with biscuits and fresh Plant City strawberries {Mrs. Mica's hometown}. Let me tell you, if you haven't had this dessert with a warm biscuit you've been missing out. It was delicious!

Bright and early Saturday morning David and I ventured out to some local garage and estate sales. First of all, it was way too early. But I eventually got over my mood and all was much more enjoyable. I was snubbed twice on some really good finds. Let be more specific. For example, David's neighbors just happened to have a garage sale that morning. We were some of the first on the scene and I spotted a beautiful silver-like pitcher - sterling to be correct. So I ask how much? I made the transaction for a whopping $5. We continued to chat for a few more minutes, as nice neighbors should, and then before I could react the mother came and took the pitcher out of my hands and told me she had made a mistake. What?!?! In a nutshell, she meant to sell it for $250 at a g.a.r.a.g.e. sale. Strike 1. Strike 2 was with a patio set and a little less dramatic. However, I did come home with a gently used green Lacoste shirt for 5 bones and I was happy. For the rest of the day we had lunch out with David's family, a search for a misplaced iPhone {I will not mention any names}, and then it was time to go back to the Micas for a seafood fest.

We had some family friends over and a yummy dinner of grilled grouper, jumbo shrimp with a great tapenade on top, and smoked gruyere cheese grits. And after dinner, we dyed Easter eggs! Well, I just watched and thus deemed myself the photographer. It was quite the production and there were some good and not-so-good eggs! And Martha Stewart if you're reading this: your lace dyeing techniques don't work!

Sunday morning was spent at a joyous Easter celebration at church with no electricity. Yes, that's right power was off all over Midtown Tallahassee Sunday morning. Right as I was drying my hair...off. We headed back over to the Micas for a wonderful afternoon of cooking, eating and celebrating. Then, it was time to say goodbye to the sisters and take a much. needed. nap.

I hope everyone had a wonderful Easter weekend! And although I was not able to spend it with my family, the Micas graciously treat me as one of theirs and with that I am fulfilled.

earlier in the week...on david's actual birthday!

the girls on saturday night

with the mica sisters - allison and julianne

successful egg dyeing technique = electrical tape

this egg matched my coral dress!

my top five easter eggs from left to right...alli has dyeing skills like you've never seen!

david and I on easter morning

he was wearing bowties long before we met :)

our attempt at a group shot and camera self-timer

me and alli...or in skin talk - night and day!

first attempt at a family photo...{btw I absolutely love this picture!}

much better...
meet siena their beautiful king charles spaniel

david, mc, julianne and her boyfriend rob, alli, and d'anne

my beautifully filled easter basket - thank you!

my contribution to easter dinner...

hydrangea, parrot tulips, freesia, and dogwood

I love any mossy animal...

easter dinner tablescape

our fabulously colorful and flavorful lunch + ham that was not on my plate and a potato salad with you know what in it...

julianne taking pictures of me taking pictures of my food!

david and his mom...we celebrated david's birthday with a delicious french cheesecake from au peche mignon. happy birthday to you!