"In my Easter Bonnet, with all the frills upon it..." Easter Parade

Hot Yoga. Good Friday. Church with my Sister. Singing. Wearing of Shorts and Tank Top! Dinner at Fresh. Coloring of Easter Eggs while Skyping the Parents! Making of Cupcakes for Sunday. Walk in the Sun. Mani/Pedi Treat! Easter Sunday Brunch with Sarah, Robo & Erin! Icing of the Cupcakes - Pink & Yellow Naturally - Topped with Jelly Beans, Coconut & Mini Eggs! Homeade EasterBrunch ala my Sister & Rob in the spirit of Grandma Margaret! Paska! Cheese Rolls! Easter Egg Hunt. Wii

Tournament. More Vintage Cosby. Busting it in Latin Cardio - Amazing Music!!! Lunch with D. In the Sun. Roofop Patio at Remy's! New Marc Jacobs Summer Bag - Shall I keep? Walking, Shopping, Group Power. Seeing People everywhere out smiling, flowers, and in Summer Mode!

Food Diary:

Friday: Breakfast: Oatmeal with Banana, Blueberries and Vanilla Rice Milk. Dinner: Fresh Dinner: Chick Pea Dosas & Sharing of White Bean Pesto Soup, Salad & Cornbread Combo. Late Night Snack: Hard Boiled Egg & Banana!

Saturday: Breakfast: Apple/Banana Dinner: New Thai Restaurant - Spicy Eggplant with Rice on Top of Spinach Late Night Snack: Apple & Allegro Herbed & Spiced Lactose Free Cheese

Sunday: CHEAT DAY!!!! I'm pretty sure the first thing in my mouth this morning were jelly beans! As per tradition - One of every color to start it of. Breakfast: Vegetable Salad - Lettuce, Tomatoes, Peppers, & Cauliflower. Beets with Sesame Seeds. Ukrainian Homeade Paska ala my sister and my Grandmother's recipe. Homeade Cheese Crepe Rolls!! Insert drinking of Green Tea! The remainder of the day consisted of more Jelly beans, Mini eggs, a cupcake, Kinder Surprise Chocolate, More Paska AND...more of all of that! When I arrived home - I did have a banana and a slice of cheese as well! Love the Easter.

Monday: Breakfast: Banana Lunch: Lunch at Remy's - Tuna Wrap with Cucumber & Tomatoe Salad. Snack: Apple Dinner: Back to the Usual--Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Zucchini, Eggplant, Mushroom with Amy's California Burger with Mustard & 1/4 piece of leftover cheese roll. Peppermint Tea. AND who am I kidding...DairyMilk Mini Bunnies that my sister sent home with me!

Gratitude:

I am grateful for going to Church. I haven't been able to go as often because of work. I enjoy it.

I am grateful for spending the weekend with my sister. She made me us an Easter Hunt! If I could be half as kind and generous she is I would be lucky!

I am grateful for the story of the passion and the perspective it offers!

I am grateful for Erin and her making me laugh!

I am grateful that Rob arrived safe and sound and that my sister is so happy!

I am grateful that my sister brought back some of our childhood Easter Traditions that I haven't done in many years!

I am grateful that I am a younger sister and I have an older sister who still takes care of me.

I am grateful about all of our wedding planning and chatting.

I am grateful for the warm Sun on my back.

I am grateful for Cheat & Treat Days!

I am grateful for bringing out the summer clothes!

I am grateful for Nat picking me up from Work on Saturday and listening to me as I vented!

I am grateful for my tears.

I am grateful for being able to call my parents.

I am grateful for my first day walking around in a tank top, Drinking a Mojito and Eating outside on a patio.

I am grateful for all my friends who listen.

I am grateful for Kristen Barker's Teaching Video - I will post the link!!!

I am grateful for the surprise txt from my distant friend Amanda!

I am grateful for Latin Music & Dancing and how it makes me feel amazing, spicy!

I am grateful for my alone time.

I am grateful that my body appreciates yoga, and misses it dearly when I don't make it to class.

I am grateful for the aroma of Fresh Flowers!

I am grateful for a strength in me that continues to guide and push my boundaries!

I am grateful for friends named Karla checking in on me!

Joy Blast:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCweO7vmquI&feature=related

From the Disney Movie Polly. In the spirit of Easter & my website.... This is a movie about GLADNESS. The quality here is very poor - but love the music, lyrics, soul and the dancing! A Recommended Childhood Classic!

Reflection/Inspiration:

I love my family. I love them dearly. As I had a moment of frustration this weekend- they were there to pick me up! Time with them makes me a better person. And it makes my heart happy.

I dug out some old Easter Cards I received from My parents and Grandmother from years past. I have an entire bag of old cards and notes that I have received from my Grandmother, Mom, Dad and Friends over the years. They are all filled with beautiful pictures and lovely words. From the handwriting of each person and the kind words that they have shared with me. I cherish them dearly as I find I don't receive cards all that often anymore. While I miss many traditions as I grow older - some things won't ever change. I will still always loooove those jelly beans!!!!

" May Spring embrace your heart softly and gently, bringing promises of smiles yet to come."

" You do as much to brighten life as rainbows up above, for there's a special magic in a dear Granddaughter's love- You do as much to warm each day as sunshine in the spring, for there's nothing like the happiness your special smile can bring!

" Where Moonbeams Fall: In the soft muted colors of the night, the ethereal fairy dances among the moonbeams, scattering stardust in her play. Serenity and inner joy are reflected in the radiance of her expression and the lightness of her fairy ballet as she dances in communion with the universe. Listen to the whispers of your heart. Cherish your most precious dream. Feel the magic in the air. Dance on a bright moonbeam.

Challenge of the Day: Buy Someone Flowers!