Thursday 5 April 2012

It's the day before Easter, and can not help thinking back.

Last Easter we were here:

I can almost smell the sea, the happiness and the feeling of freedom from the day to day life we lead. Wish I was there right now. The Easter bunny even delivered there:

This year we are staying home - the last two years were spent in the laid back wonder of the Natal South Coast. Although I am happy about our decision to be at home (I really do not envy the traffic down) the reality is that with a child in "real school" our holidays are a bit less flexible and we simply did not have the opportunity this year. Although I am looking forward to the winter holidays when I will see San Lameer again.

However, we will be spending the weekend making Easter baskets, painting eggs and seeing family and friends. And going to church. Because no matter what Easter is about for you and your family, we celebrate the day that Jesus made the ultimate sacrifice for us, and more important, that He rose on the 3rd day to give us eternal life.

May your Easter be a blessed one.

16 comments:

  1. I love your closing paragraph. About what Easter is really about.
    Happy Easter to you and your family as well. Enjoy the weekend together as a family.

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    1. Hello darling!

      I love your post esp that first pic and yes, your closing paragraph too.

      Have a wonderful Easter weekend!

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  2. Happy easter to you and your family. :-)

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  3. A great post! Lovely photos. We sometimes take for granted just how close we are to the sea.

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  4. Happy Easter! God PĂ„ske.. :-) Beautiful photos

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  5. I can't believe that it has been a year since you posted those happy photos. Wishing you are your family an amazing Easter Weekend.

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  6. Oh I hear you. This time last year we were also at the South Coast....sigh, this year, we are at home. BUT - the weather here is awesome, and we have a very big exciting holiday coming up at the end of the year so we can't complain :)

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  7. Such great memories but sometimes best to slow down and enjoy family at home, too.:-) Love that cross!

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  8. These photos of your previous vacation must really bring back a lot of beautiful memories. What fun moments with the kids! Painting Easter eggs seem fine, too. I hope you had a blessed Easter!

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  9. Beautiful, nostalgic post.Love the beach pics. Must check out San Lameer. Can you believe that I've never been away for an Easter weekend? I just prefer to be home this time of the year.
    Hope you had a beautiful, blessed Easter.

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  10. AAi - I hear you loud and clear. We were also at the beach last Easter and we"re staying at home all holiday long this time :(.
    But ... I cant complsin because:
    1.) The weather has been fabulous here. And:
    2.) We are going on a BIG holiday at the end of the year! Will reveal all soon x

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  11. Wow! Looks like so much fun!!! I love all the pics, but I love your daughter's dress and her expression on her face. Priceless!

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  12. Aw, I remember that this is when we first met you and A. Such a wonderful wonderful day. Will treasure it forever.

    I hope you all have a wonderful lazy weekend and were filled with much love and joy at Church on Sunday :)

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