Happy Easter All!

This year, both the Western and Eastern Orthodox traditions celebrated Easter on the same Sunday.  The two branches of Christendom use different ancient calendars, which usually results in the Orthodox date of Easter falling later than  the Western date.  Whether you follow one of these traditions, another one or none at all, I wish you joy in the new life we see springing forth all around us. 

I arrived at work a little early this morning and happened to have my camera with me.


Don't know the name of this rhododendron but I love that the hot pink buds open to such delicate nearly white blossoms.








Today was the first sunny day we've had in several and tomorrow the rain is supposed to return. 



 I didn't capture it well but there's the sun passing through the stained glass illuminates flowers in an interesting way.





Puyallup, the valley where the church is located, used to be the home of many bulb farms, now only one remains but the daffodil festival and parade is still a big local tradition. 




Did you get to work in your garden today?  Do you have any special traditions that you observe on the day?  Home made dinner with family/friends?  Brunch at a restaurant?  Happy Eastertide (The fifty days following Easter Sunday.) all!