A BLESSED EASTER IN SANTA FE--2012

 The entire spring landscape is dressed in white for the happiest celebration of the year........("Wearing white for Eastertide"......)

 When the lady folk put on their Easter finery and Easter bonnets..........

 And revel in the fresh feeling of the season.........

 Because it is the season of rebirth and a time to rejoice!..........

 Even the menfolk are joining the Easter Parade in their finest garb.............

 La Conquistadora is also dressed in her bright white finest............

 Well, ALMOST everyone is thrilled with the joy of the season............

 In the Catholic Church, Easter is the most important feast of the liturgical year.......

 And a cause for great joy..............

 The purity of the lilies is symbolic of the holiday........

 And the parishioners are happy to see the end of Lent...........

What a joyous day for God and Man!...............

 Frannie is happy to be able to share this day with Grandpa "D"...........

And so is Frannie's mama............

 So we leave the solemnity of church........

 And enjoy the comradeship of the church community........

And it's a short walk for a morning cup of coffee...........

 En route, we run into the loveliest ladies in the Easter Parade..........

 Maybe they're soooo beautiful because they have such a BEAUTIFUL mommie..........

 Grandpa enjoys delivering one of his countless bon mots............

 Classic Salvatore................

 And his signature stroll............

 Back home, I am so grateful for my own precious son..........

En route to Easter Brunch, we stop to appreciate the wonders of the New Mexico State Capitol--Dwight's territory............

 In the springtime, this is one of the prettiest sights in Santa Fe..........

 Obviously proud of his work place...........

 Who wouldn't be?--it's gorgeous...............

 One of the nicest treats this time of year is walking UNDER a canopy of blooms...............

 A gorgeous sight!--and the trees aren't bad either..............

 "Well, let's go check up on the LOWER forty now..........."

 A little bit of everything is available at the Holiday Buffet at the Casino............

 Who's your Honey Bunny?...............

So went a lovely day.........We truly hope that you, gentle readers, also had a grand Easter and that you are enjoying the delights of a glorious Spring!!