La famiglia e i cappelli... The family & the hats...

The family came over for an Easter celebration .  I had made some fun "Easter Bonnets" for the women.  The hats were kinda silly and sparkly and we had fun wearing them.  We were all enjoying ourselves so much,  and were so busy with all the eating and drinking ,  that we couldn't really manage any very good photos..

I cappelli... The hats...

     

Le donne...  The women...

 Standing from left to right, niece Noelle,  niece  Isabella,  sister in law Edy,
 me,  sister Anna,  daughter Priscilla... sitting... niece Michelle & Mom...

 I bambini... The kids...

Giulietta & Gavin...  On the hunt...

            Michelle,  Priscilla,  Me,  Noelle,  Edy,  Isabella,  Anna,  and
                               Mom & Giulietta..

 I uomini... The men...

 Standing left to right,   nephew Frank,  brother Paul,  nephew Nick,
brother in law Nicola,  husband Jim,  seated are , nephew Paul & his son Gavin...

                     

Preparando per Pasqua... Getting ready for Easter...

I am really enjoying getting ready for Easter... Actually,  I really enjoy getting ready for any holiday. Making things look festive is always so fun.  Easter is one of those holidays with so many adorable decorations and  lovely pastel colors.... It just makes me smile...

 Le decorazioni... The decorations...

I am,  as usual,  planning a big, family meal and have plans for a beautiful table,  an egg hunt for the little ones,  and fun "Easter Bonnets" for the ladies...

Pane dolce di Pasqua... Sweet Italian Easter bread...

Spring is in the air...

Amazing color... Bachelor's Button...

Che bella rosa...  Such a pretty rose...

Orchidea verde...  Green Orchid...

Fiori e Fragole... Flowers & strawberries...

Rosa " Distant Drum" profuma di  caramella dolce...  Distant Drum rose
smells like sweet  candy...

Garden Bling...

Candelabri nel giardino?....  Asolutamente...  Chandeliers in the Garden?...  absolutely!!!

Eleganza e natura.... Bello...  Love the contrast of something a little fancy
with the natural elements of the garden...  so pretty...

I riflessi  del sole nel pomeriggio...  Reflections  of sunshine in the afternoon...

Un po capriccioso... A little whimsical...

Un giardino in miniatura...  A miniature garden...

Io sono Clancy,  molto piacere conoscervi... I'm Clancy , nice to  meet you...

Sono Liam , e do da mangiare a gli uccelli...  I'm Liam,  and I feed the birds...

Mi piace il profumo di questi fiori...  I like the scent of these flowers....

Ti ho portato dei fiori...  I bring you flowers...

Amici nel giardino...  Friends in the garden...

Buon giorno ,  io sono " Norman da Seattle"...  Good morning,  I'm " Norman from Seattle"...

More easter cuties

Getting ready for any holiday or season is so fun,  although sometimes
I make myself crazy doing it.... It can go on...and on ...

And on ...

And on...

But it certainly makes me smile...

Focaccia casalinga... Homemade Focaccia

La Massa.... The Dough...

La Focaccia e pronta... The Focaccia is ready...

Con la ricotta fresca... With freshly made ricotta....