That is, if this photo was indeed taken on Easter. For the life of me, I can’t remember exactly which Easter it was but there WAS an Easter when we were solo (no kids were home) and it was 90 degrees so we grabbed some juice and loaded Cheerios into baggies and schlepped kayaks down to the river. I *think* it was pretty soon after we got our first iPhones in 2007, early adopters that we are.

This year Little Cat Z was feeling rueful that she was “abandoning” us to visit friends in SanFran. Abandoned? For Easter? I don’t expect my kids to come home for *any* holiday but they have traditionally come home for xmas except when they were on study abroad and Thanksgiving if they are within driving distance and the weather isn’t treacherous. Easter? Not an important holiday for us. LCZ’s best friend since middle school just had her second child. Go go go. Be with her and meet their baby. I have to admit, I knew she was going out to the left coast soon but I didn’t hang on to *when* so I was a little surprised when she said she had to be at Metro at 5 AM this morning (LOL).

Whenever this pic is from, there *was* an Easter when it was so hot we headed down to the river and breakfasted on Cheerios out of baggies. Oh, we always have an Easter type dinner. If there are enough people I try to do some kind of ham. That can be a challenge because a little ham goes a very long way. I never did come across quite the right ham form factor this year. I like the spiral cut ones but a whole ham??? I couldn’t find a *small* (like quarter) ham so nope. Too late, I wondered if checking out Harry & David might have been an option.

Anyway, we’re having mini-filet mignon and friends and GARLIC BREAD (Plum Market this morning: Mom, will there be garlic bread? Yes I made it yesterday.) Garlic bread is apparently the “star” of the meal although some people said they wouldn’t turn down grilled filet. Friends? Mashed potatoes (big gorgeous Yukon Golds), broccoli, and salad. Would have done asparagus but it’s too early for local. Right around the corner though.

Mouse and the racc are on their way over so there’ll be four of us and the weather is only suitable for die-hard kayakers today. 40 degrees and windy as all getout.

P.S. Please don’t tell me “he is risen.” [Delete long rant – you’re welcome.]

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