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What are your Easter plans?

Shorty2U — Fri, 18 Apr 2014 06:28:50 GMT

What will you do on Easter Sunday?

My husband and I are going out to eat for a ham dinner with potato filling, veggies, salad and soup bar included, along with dessert. We have been going to the same place for years and love it. Plus it is very reasonably priced.

My grown children go to their dads family (with my grandchildren and son in law). But Saturday I will see my children and watch my grandchildren for awhile too, AND dye Easter eggs which I am looking forward to!

I should and may try to go to church also. I have not gone for a while because of sitting in the pews on the hard wood, with my back pain. But now that I am on my new meds and theyre helping more I feel as though I need to try to get back to church again (not just Easter but every Sunday). I always felt good going to church and miss it!

Well I hope and pray everyone has a blessed Easter whatever you do.

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Allegheny — Fri, 18 Apr 2014 13:54:08 GMT

In the past, since we have no children DH & I spend most holiday/special days with his brother's family. We started to feel like we were intruding on their family gathering, so we decided to have one of these days to ourselves. We selected Easter to be our stay home day. Last year we included my elderly uncle who has no one.

We make our traditional ethnic meal and just enjoy the day without any stress. If the weather is nice after our meal I'll go outside an do some gardening.

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FrostyBabe — Fri, 18 Apr 2014 14:19:49 GMT

I may go to the sunrise service at my church, and then will go to dinner at my sister's house later in the day. I never go to the service in the sanctuary as the smell of Easter lillys makes me instantly nauseous. I planned to attend Maundy Thursday services last night, but they had already put out all of the lilly's and I had to leave as soon as I walked in to the building.

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MarthaStewardess — Fri, 18 Apr 2014 15:32:52 GMT

I'm going to work. Got some cadbury ceme eggs to take along though, so all is good!

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lulu2 — Fri, 18 Apr 2014 15:54:46 GMT

Our son and his family are at Disney with DIL's family. My father backed out because his wife is being a PITA about the holiday. It will just be the 2 of us. We'll go to Mass and out to eat.

Frosty Babe, I cannot stand the smell of Easter lilies either. (but Stargazer lilies are worse)

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LilacTree — Fri, 18 Apr 2014 15:58:20 GMT

Down the shore! Yippee! First time in many months.

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FrostyBabe — Fri, 18 Apr 2014 16:02:32 GMT

On 4/18/2014 lulu2 said:
Our son and his family are at Disney with DIL's family. My father backed out because his wife is being a PITA about the holiday. It will just be the 2 of us. We'll go to Mass and out to eat.

Frosty Babe, I cannot stand the smell of Easter lilies either. (but Stargazer lilies are worse)

Oh my, yes! I have the same reaction to them, or worse. When my parents passed away, I asked the funeral home to remove them from any floral arrangements that were sent prior to placing those arrangements in either the visitation room or church. I would've been miserable if even one made it's way into my vicinity.

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HisElk — Fri, 18 Apr 2014 16:16:17 GMT

On 4/18/2014 Ford1224 said:
Down the shore! Yippee! First time in many months.

Lucky you, Ford. Sounds like fun to me and hope you have a wonderful time.

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RetRN — Fri, 18 Apr 2014 16:27:49 GMT

On 4/18/2014 Ford1224 said:
Down the shore! Yippee! First time in many months.

I am so happy for you Ford, please have a wonderful time.

I am going to my sister's house to have dinner with her and her husband. I think she is serving ham, au gratin potatoes, green bean casserole, and lemon supreme pie. I will take an orange-pineapple salad. Looking forward to it.

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151949 — Fri, 18 Apr 2014 16:34:53 GMT

Invited to dinner at a friend's house - I am taking strawberry shortcake for dessert - angel food cake , vanilla ice cream, strawberries and whipped cream. Yum. I believe she is making a traditional ham dinner.

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muttmom — Fri, 18 Apr 2014 17:09:22 GMT

We will have a full house. 2 of our children and their families will be here for a traditional meal, prepared by Mom.

I forgot, early Mass Easter Sunday.

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terrier3 — Fri, 18 Apr 2014 17:11:20 GMT

After sunrise Mass and brunch, we are going to see "Bears."

We always see a movie on Easter.

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RainCityGirl — Fri, 18 Apr 2014 17:11:34 GMT

Same as always. Dinner just north of Seattle overlooking the Sound and Whidbey Island with dear friends forever.

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terrier3 — Fri, 18 Apr 2014 17:13:41 GMT

On 4/18/2014 lulu2 said:
Our son and his family are at Disney with DIL's family. My father backed out because his wife is being a PITA about the holiday. It will just be the 2 of us. We'll go to Mass and out to eat.

Frosty Babe, I cannot stand the smell of Easter lilies either. (but Stargazer lilies are worse)

Disney is FUN at Easter!

We go when it coincides with my friend's time share weeks. The parks are often open from morning until 2 AM. Last year we actually took advantage of every minute and went on the best rides at ALL the parks in one day.

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NoelSeven — Fri, 18 Apr 2014 18:44:53 GMT

Exchanging Easter baskets, phone calls to friends and family, and my daughter and I will be cooking Easter dinner.

I got that new Master Cut ham to fix, it comes with red currant glaze with extra for sauce. Trying a new recipe, Gruyere & thyme potatoes Dauphinoise, salad and asparagus. DD is making a Puerto Rican rum-pineapple cake for dessert. Champagne.

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Marienkaefer2 — Fri, 18 Apr 2014 18:58:49 GMT

Easter Vigil services Saturday night.

Easter champagne brunch at a favorite restaurant, followed by a trip to the beach or a drive through the tulip fields.

I will make a cake for a dessert later in the day.

Happy Easter and Passover to all who celebrate.

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raven-blackbird — Fri, 18 Apr 2014 19:18:09 GMT

all the kids and grandkids are coming over...........easter egg hunt.......and a big dinner............................raven

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gidgetgh — Fri, 18 Apr 2014 20:11:08 GMT

No plans for us. We're having lunch out with my dad tomorrow instead of Sunday so it won't be crowded..... not that there would be a huge crowd at the Mexican restaurant we're going to- LOL. Just staying home on Sunday.

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Krimpette — Fri, 18 Apr 2014 20:30:36 GMT

Going to early mass at my usual church, then will go over to my niece's house a bit later and go to her church with her and her family. Two of her children will be singing in the choir. Then back to their house for a lovely Easter dinner. They're awesome people and I love spending time with them.

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scotttie — Fri, 18 Apr 2014 20:33:05 GMT

Church and then the grands will come over for dinner and egg hunt etc.