Around Easter time, the bakers of this great nation out-do their normal delicious selves with feasts of which chocolate eggs are only the beginning: bunnies, cats, frogs, owls, sheep, cows, turtles and snails (!) are but a few of the lively creations made to celebrate this time of year. I snapped a few poor photos to share (I always feel like I have to sneak pictures of pastry shop windows – some people only prefer you to admire with the eyes, not the camera) as well as one picture of the cutest little Easter nest (nid de Paques) I ever did see.

I have to admit though, as lovely as all these treats are, I was missing the kinds I normall find in my Easter basket at home…that is until my mom mailed me my own basket in this mail this week! Really, she chopped the handle off and send the real deal – I have the best parents! I’m in Nice  this weekend (a place I’ve wanted to see since the 7th grade!) and I’m thinking about getting up early tomorrow morning just like last year to celebrate Easter on the beach! What a glorious day we have to celebrate – thank you, Jesus.