Easter Sunday, a Snowfall and a Birthday Celebration
Thursday, April 21, 2022
Our Easter Sunday was so blessed and full of wonderful things! Our church holds an Easter Sunrise service every year at 6 a.m. When we got up to get ready to leave, it was still snowing. We received about 6" of snow, and it really was beautiful, although out of season. It is Spring after all, but we truly are in the season of Springter as I call it, and sometimes it seems more winter than spring!
On our way to the Sunrise Service, we saw these elk crossing the field. I'm sure they were wondering what happened to spring too!
On our way to church, the roads were pretty slushy with the freshly fallen snow.
One of the songs we sang at the service. Our pastor stood out in the snow and shared the Resurrection message as it snowed heavily. The bonfire was unaffected by the snow and crackled happily as we worshiped.
Everyone loved the Egg Tortilla Cups that I made several weeks ago for the bible study, so we made them for the breakfast after the service. Again, they were a hit!
Back home... my garden lay quietly under its thick blanket of snow.
I had just finished the day before setting out all my decor. Now, they lay under the fluffy snow.
Easter was also our son's 24th birthday. I made smoked BBQ pulled pork and pulled chicken sandwiches, along with lots of sides, and German Chocolate Cake. I used a Hot Water Chocolate Cake recipe out of an old cookbook and made my own coconut-pecan topping. It was so good!
Afterward, we gathered around the bonfire and enjoyed the starry night sky as the bonfire crackled and popped. So nice to see this slash pile gone from my backyard view!
The mountains around our home again have snow on them too... such a beautiful sight to see. Soon the snow will melt, and spring will truly be here. Tulips are working hard on growing, and I now see peony starts coming up in the garden. Before long... spring will be here in earnest. For now, we are grateful for all the many blessings a late snowstorm affords... more nitrogen for the soil, and it melts quickly!
I will leave you with a springtime worship medley of our Great Lord that I just finished... may your heart be blessed today as we live each day knowing that our Lord's Resurrection has wrought for us the triumphant power we enjoy in our lives today and every day!
Beautiful photos Marilyn. We had heard about the Easter snow and seeing your photos makes us realize once again, how much we miss that part of the world. Thank you for sharing your weekend with us and Happy Birthday to your son. Hopefully spring will arrive soon and not turn directly into summer. Blessings, Betsy
Snow! You have the best philosophy about it—it will melt soon. Still, I wouldn't have been so cheerful about snow on 🌷Easter🌷 Sunday. Funny how many families also celebrated a birthday on Easter Sunday. Mine did, as well. Here's to breaking free of "Springster."
I love the positive outlook you give the late snow! It is beautiful put even more so when it's actually winter! Looks like you had a wonderful Easter and the pastor preaching in the snow must have been a sight!
Marilyn, you had such a wonderful Easter. That barbecued pork looks so good. My son made a pork roast with a sauce as well. There's nothing like a good roast. You got quite a bit of snow. It's snowing here too as I write, but just a light snow. Your egg tortilla cups look really delicious. Happy Birthday to your son. I hope he had a special day. And those Elk crossing the field. What a sight that was for you! The bonfire looks nice and cozy too.
It looks like a magical day! I hope your son enjoyed his birthday and, while I know you adore the snowy views, I hope that spring resumes with some garden friendly weather soon!
Yes, even the late snows are beautiful. We have had our share this year and according to the forecast, are in for another dump this weekend. Even in all that I will hose to rejoice.
You had an Easter you will surely never forget. That is a lot of snow. Happy Birthday to your son. Wishing him happiness and blessings throughout his birthday year. God Bless. Joan,Marion and Marilyn
Snow on Easter??? Oh, wow, Marilyn, what a surprise! Sounds like spring is right around the corner for you. Hang in there, and Happy Birthday to your son! Blessings!
I must admit that I am so tired of snow in our area, but it's oh so beautiful in these photos! I love that you had service outside with a bonfire. Happy Birthday to your son!
WHOA!! that's a lot of snow. Here in NY the western part (and some of the northern) got 6 inches as well but it arrived Monday into tuesday. Where I live (Capital Region in the eastern part of NYS) we only got a dusting. It was gone by evening as the temps have warmed up. YOu have a very positive spin on things at least!
Happy Birthday to your boy and YUMMY...German Chocolate Cake! I'm not a cake fan/eater but i do love a piece of German Chocolate once in a great while.
Those snow pictures are absolutely gorgeous. I bet it was a surprise to those elk! What a beautiful service, the bonfire was a good idea with all that snow. Glad you had a wonderful Easter.
The joy and hope of Easter persists through the days, no matter the season or the weather! I'm so thankful for the Resurrection. Sounds like your celebration was full of happiness.
Hi Marilyn.. that sunrise service on Easter, in the snow.. with the bonfire sounds so uplifting! I can just imagine how wonderful it was! and then to come home.. eat great food and then have another bonfire! Wow what fun and what splendor up in Northern Idaho you have. I bet your kids LOVE that you are such a great cook! Those egg tacos look amazing. Could you provide the recipe on one of your posts??? Hugs.. Marilyn
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Beautiful photos Marilyn. We had heard about the Easter snow and seeing your photos makes us realize once again, how much we miss that part of the world.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your weekend with us and Happy Birthday to your son. Hopefully spring will arrive soon and not turn directly into summer.
Blessings,
Betsy
Snow! You have the best philosophy about it—it will melt soon. Still, I wouldn't have been so cheerful about snow on 🌷Easter🌷
ReplyDeleteSunday. Funny how many families also celebrated a birthday on Easter Sunday. Mine did, as well. Here's to breaking free of "Springster."
I love the positive outlook you give the late snow! It is beautiful put even more so when it's actually winter! Looks like you had a wonderful Easter and the pastor preaching in the snow must have been a sight!
ReplyDeleteWell that makes for a different Easter sunrise service for sure! Snow on Easter is an interesting sight! Glad you had a wonderful day. We did, too!
ReplyDeleteMarilyn, you had such a wonderful Easter. That barbecued pork looks so good. My son made a pork roast with a sauce as well. There's nothing like a good roast. You got quite a bit of snow. It's snowing here too as I write, but just a light snow. Your egg tortilla cups look really delicious. Happy Birthday to your son. I hope he had a special day. And those Elk crossing the field. What a sight that was for you! The bonfire looks nice and cozy too.
ReplyDeleteHave a good rest of the week, dear Marilyn.
~Sheri
It looks like a magical day! I hope your son enjoyed his birthday and, while I know you adore the snowy views, I hope that spring resumes with some garden friendly weather soon!
ReplyDeleteYes, even the late snows are beautiful. We have had our share this year and according to the forecast, are in for another dump this weekend. Even in all that I will hose to rejoice.
ReplyDeleteYou had an Easter you will surely never forget. That is a lot of snow. Happy Birthday to your son. Wishing him happiness and blessings throughout his birthday year. God Bless.
ReplyDeleteJoan,Marion and Marilyn
Snow on Easter??? Oh, wow, Marilyn, what a surprise! Sounds like spring is right around the corner for you. Hang in there, and Happy Birthday to your son!
ReplyDeleteBlessings!
Hi Marilyn,
ReplyDeleteI just love your posts. Thank you! Happy Birthday to your son.. and I know this is an exciting year for him. :-)
Hugs, Carla
I must admit that I am so tired of snow in our area, but it's oh so beautiful in these photos!
ReplyDeleteI love that you had service outside with a bonfire.
Happy Birthday to your son!
It does seem strange to see your snow, as I am sitting in a sunny garden today!
ReplyDeleteThe photos of the spring snow are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWHOA!! that's a lot of snow. Here in NY the western part (and some of the northern) got 6 inches as well but it arrived Monday into tuesday. Where I live (Capital Region in the eastern part of NYS) we only got a dusting. It was gone by evening as the temps have warmed up. YOu have a very positive spin on things at least!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to your boy and YUMMY...German Chocolate Cake! I'm not a cake fan/eater but i do love a piece of German Chocolate once in a great while.
I hope you have a wonderful SPRING weekend.
Those snow pictures are absolutely gorgeous. I bet it was a surprise to those elk! What a beautiful service, the bonfire was a good idea with all that snow. Glad you had a wonderful Easter.
ReplyDeleteThe joy and hope of Easter persists through the days, no matter the season or the weather! I'm so thankful for the Resurrection. Sounds like your celebration was full of happiness.
ReplyDeleteHi Marilyn.. that sunrise service on Easter, in the snow.. with the bonfire sounds so uplifting! I can just imagine how wonderful it was! and then to come home.. eat great food and then have another bonfire! Wow what fun and what splendor up in Northern Idaho you have. I bet your kids LOVE that you are such a great cook! Those egg tacos look amazing. Could you provide the recipe on one of your posts??? Hugs.. Marilyn
ReplyDeleteAw, the snow is so beautiful! Happy Birthday to Ryan! May God continue to pour out His richest blessings on you, dear friend.
ReplyDeleteThis is a lovely post. I'm so glad I found it and you. I look forward to reading more of your posts. We have traveled through Idaho and it is a lovely state.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing these beautiful photographs.
ReplyDeleteBelated birthday wishes to your son.
All the best Jan
Very nice. Plz share something on FLUORESENT MICROSCOPE 1 also !!
ReplyDeleteVery nice. Plz share something on STEREOSCOPIC MICROSCOPE also !!
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