Easter Eve

Good morning!  We are right on schedule with our Easter preparations here.  And that is because, and ONLY because my wonderful son in law Jake came over yesterday afternoon to help me move that pile of dirt we had delivered to the yard.  He arrived yesterday afternoon with the girls, extra shovels, and their dog Abbey.   I put some shorts on Noah, gloves and a hat on me, and away we went.

Even though I paused to get some pictures, I was loading up those wheelbarrows and hauling it right along with Jake.  We leveled the slope on the side of the house to later use for a trash can area.  We will build an enclosure as soon as we can.

We worked hard, and knocked it out in about an hour and a half. 

These kids are hard workers!!  They seriously helped us a ton!  Abbey, not so much.  She just spent the time eating and hiding avocados!!

The side area next to the garage is now level, and soon we will build an enclosure so that the cans are not visible.

Thank you Jake!!! What a tremendous help he is to us!  He is always willing to come and lend a hand when there is a job to be done!  This saved us a precious half of a day to get the rest done that we need to do before tomorrow.  We will be losing half of today because we have a special party to attend this afternoon.
Although there was a lot I didn't get finished that I wanted to, I did squeek out a new valance for the bathroom.  I bought the paint, but did not have time to get the bathroom painted.  I also have a new beautiful mirror to replace the stock mirror that has been in the kids bathroom since we have lived here.  Now, the kids are all gone, and it is time to update.  I am bringing a pretty blue into this bathroom.

The new paint color is Caribbean Sand.  I bought new towels to freshen it up in there too.  Maybe next week I will paint.  Or not.   When I bought the fabric for the bathroom curtain a while ago, I also bought this buttercup yellow for some new pillows for the family room.  I did manage to knock those out real quick yesterday too.  I love the softer colors in there for Spring.  It really brightens things up.

Last night I began to set out the table where we will have our buffet of foods set up.  I always write out a menu, and then place the bowls and platters out with a note for what goes where.  It saves so much time on the day of, to do this before hand and I don't have to search for serving pieces, etc.

The stack of plates and silverware won't be on that table tomorrow.  I was just getting everything out.  Yes, we are having quite a few for dinner!

I love those carrot serving pieces!!

We always do a guessing game.  The number is safely sealed underneath the lid, along with a prize.

We have another game planned, but I won't tell you about that until later.  It needs pictures to go along with it.  It looks like we will be having perfect weather!  Mid 80's and sunny!  Thank heavens.  We will have nearly 30 here, and we will be eating outside.
The eggs are boiled for deviled eggs.  I will be cooking late tonight, and early tomorrow.

Geeps and I are about to head out and do Sam's and Grocery store, and then a quick stop at the Farmer's Market, and Home Depot.
Here's wishing all of you a wonderful Easter with your loved ones!!!!!
XO  Kris