Easter with our Sasebo Family...

Yesterday was Easter... At first I decided to boycott the holiday since I had a trip planned to shop at the brand new Ikea and I knew that Russell would not be home. I didn't put out a single decoration, bake any treats nor did I buy any Easter candy for our baskets.  I had plans to go to a picnic with friends after the tour, but wasn't making it a big deal.

WELLLL......

Things changed!

When I woke up on Sunday morning I got a call saying that the ship was coming in early! I got ready and went on the Ikea tour with a friend (her husband is also on the same ship as Russell).

This was a preview shopping tour before it opened to the public. Everything was brand new!

It was nice that we got to go on the preview tour because it wasn't packed full of people.

Then... I got home around 3pm and had a surprise waiting for me. Russell was home! After a little while of hanging out and enjoying each others company, we went over to the picnic. My friend Ema is just like me and always makes a huge deal out of every holiday. Which was perfect since I had decided to orginally boycott this holiday and had now changed my mind! She made every couple little Easter baskets and had an egg hunt all ready for us. I was so thankful for her, she had saved the day! Here are some photos from the evening.

All of us hanging out under the sakura (cherry blossom) trees having a wonderful picnic!

The weather was perfect!