A Mixed Up Family.

That's us. Dying Easter Eggs while making Macaroons (no flour) for Passover. Say wa? Yes, we belong to the mixed faith of our family being Jewish and Catholic. It's sort of like Iowa State vs. Iowa rivalry. We respect each others traditions, though won't begin to budge during holy week. So, we do it all! It's not often that Passover and Easter fall so closely together. The last time I enjoyed this combination holiday was over 15 years ago.

We are looking forward to this time together. 30 of us. Family. Our kids will experience their first Seder dinner, led by their Zadie. It's a rich tradition and one that they will truly enjoy. Zadie-style.  Zadie is yiddish, meaning Grandpa. Mimi is my mom. It stands for "I was too young to be called Grandma in my 40s". So it stuck, Mimi & Zadie. Our family leaders.  So these two are hosting this wonderful feast with my sisters and families and Zadie's three kids and their families. Plus a cousin and his family.

What a perfect family moment in light of our black cloud of an anniversary. Jack would have loved all the family gathering, though probably smiling at the fact that we will be eating lamb while he noshes on a well done ribeye up in heaven.

So here's to a great Passover dinner, lots of red wine and hiding of the easter eggs thereafter.

Happy is.