Well, I think I would have to say that this was the best Easter I have ever had. And I have had many a good Easter Sundays!
It was nothing fancy. Nothing big. Just Jospeh and I. When Jospeh came over, he had to find what the Easter Bunny had left him....I had made a basket of chocolates and "lollies" (hard candy, sugary candy, etc.). Yes, he is 40. So what? Who doesn't want a basket of yummies?!
We headed out early to travel to the area north of Melbourne to go to St. Mark's for Easter Service and Father Paul did not dissapoint. It was an
amazing service to celebrate the Ressurection. The whole morning was a wonderful, simple time of prayer together and we felt very bonded. From the prayers said together in the car trip to the time of silent adoration in the church afterwards.
We chatted with Father a bit after mass and then headed home, where I started on the Easter cake. A nice lemon curd cake that , of course, had an addition that Joseph suggested : a layer of sweetened whipped cream inside on top of the lemon curd. That sounded about right to me, so he whipped it up and I put it in.
recipe
Can I say here that it is sooo WONDERFUL to have access to free lemons. I ran out of lemons for the cake, and I just simply stated, " Joseph, could you pretty please go grab me some more lemons? I need a few more." And he kindly went next door, into Lorinda's back yard (a wonderful neighbor) and brought me back about five or so perfect lemons with some leaves still attached. See them on the cake? (I got a little artistic near the end with all of those lemons available :o).
So the cake was done.
Joseph threw in the roast and did his spectacular roasted veggie creation. A little over an hour later, we feasted.
Yep. I ate carnage...
...And lots of it...
...And it was really,
really good.
This is only the second time in my life to have roasted lamb, and I think I can easily say it is my choice of meat if given one. At least the way Joseph makes it. He
really does well in the kitchen. I am so happy for that! I have never roasted broccoli among my roasted veggies, yet I would suggest to all of you, if you have not tried it, do so. It is completely different in taste and texture.
Then we just relaxed and did a triple, yes TRIPLE, movie feature at home.
Then off to snoozey land, giving thanks to God for such a simple, joyous day with no worries in my head that usually accompany everyday life... you know...the eternal "to do" list we create in our heads each day.
Anyhow, monday has begun, I am sipping my tea with honey and milk, listening to very loud and rambunctious birds outside (they are REALLY loud here!), and getting ready for a new day of "to do's". The list will not be as long as usual, since it is still a celebratory time here for Easter. Back in the day, we used to do that in America, too....a four day weekend for Easter. Did you know that? My dad said so. Anyhow, I am glad it is still here in Australia. Not everyone celebrates it (sadly), but many have the time off of work and school because it exists.
Until another day, enjoy the one you have. God bless from Down Under!
