Hello, my friends. It is Holy Week. Here are some pictures of life around here this week.
Spring appeared, and daily walks resumed. Madison and Nicolas hosted us all for the annual Easter Bunny Cake decorating night, something we have done for years. Her cake was French vanilla with a perfect whipped icing!
And last night, we started what we hope will become a new tradition: a commemoration of The Last Supper, complete with (mostly) food from Jesus' time. I have wanted to do this for a long time, and this year it came together. We were blessed that a close family friend came to visit and help. It was a beautiful and impactful night.
Steve made fresh white fish, baked with olive oil and chopped herbs; Madison prepared oven-baked carrots with olive oil and herbs; and I made a salad with greens, arugula, feta cheese, walnuts, and chopped apples. Our family friend made a new-to-us dish, Charoset, a delicious mixture of chopped apples, chopped walnuts, golden raisins, honey, cinnamon, and lemon zest, representing mortar, and served with Matzah bread. We made all the food ourselves, just adding olives and oil along with pita bread, from our favorite Mediterranean restaurant. Rhett, Kyrstin, and Flynn helped with everything from chopping herbs to checking temperatures and setting the table. The table was set simply, with candles and a bowl of grapes.
After dinner, we visited, played our daily game of Boggle, and added a game of Pictionary. Then Madison served a delicious honey cake for dessert. We all agreed that this Last Supper meal was a wonderful addition to our Holy Week. It was actually easy to prepare when we all pitched in, and honestly, the food was delicious. The prayers were meaningful and prepared us all more fully for today, Good Friday, and the glorious Easter Season to follow.
Have a blessed and Happy Easter, my friends. Whether it be a quiet, cozy day with your small group of people, a large family gathering with baskets and bunnies, or something in between, it is your Easter Day 2026. Relax and enjoy. You deserve it.
Happy Easter!
(I linked a couple of recipes down below, if you are interested.)
Billie Jo
I love all of your traditions, and the new tradition of The Last Supper sounds lovely. Thank you for sharing the two recipes.
ReplyDeleteWishing you and your family a very Happy Easter weekend.
Hello. We watched The Last Supper on The Chosen last night. Your last supper sounds like a lovely tradition to begin for the Easter Season. Bless you and your family.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful new tradition, Billie Jo! Wishing you and your family a blessed Easter weekend.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a wonderful time and your table is very pretty. Love the smiling bunny and the cute pup.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing and beautiful dinner. And then add the spiritual meaning too - it makes it that much more special. Love this so much!! ✝️💗
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful idea, it really should become a family tradition. Even preparing the food is somehow holy. I love seeing the sights of where you live, such a gorgeous place. I hope you have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteI love how close you are with your family and that you celebrate so many things together. The recreation of the Lord's Supper is amazing. What a wonderful thing to experience as a family.
ReplyDeleteWishing all of you a Happy, Blessed Easter-xo Diana
Your Holy Week meal sounds fantastic! Happy Easter to you and yours. (:
ReplyDeleteLovely traditions, both new and old. I wish you and yours a beautiful Easter and week ahead! Easter blessings wished for all! xo
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos. of the water.
DeleteA happy cake, looks delicious!!!
This is a wonderful tradition. Thank you for sharing it with us!
ReplyDeleteThat is a wonderful thing to add to your Easter tradition. Happy Easter to you and your family!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful!!!! I love this so much!!!!! One year, I want to do something similar.
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter, Billie Jo! Xx
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter, my friend! What a beautiful tradition you've started. And speaking of traditions...your previous post about the vintage Easter movies...LOVE. I had forgotten all about those, but memories instantly popped up when I saw your post. Now I need to go find them :) Have a beautiful weekend Billie Jo.
ReplyDeleteThe supper tradition is so lovely. The table looks simple and beautiful. Happy Easter and blessings to you and your family.
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