Easter, Instagram and Coconut Water

At the Golden Hour...

Christ is risen from the dead
Trampling over death by death

-Matt Maher

We had a wonderful Easter Weekend! Busy, but good none the less. The Easter service at church was beautiful and really touched my heart. I think it was a perfect way to end a wonderful weekend with family & friends. :) And I am ever thankful for grace and forgiveness.

A few highlights...via Instagram!!

Last week I tried Zico Chocolate Mint Coconut Water. I thought it was a slice of heaven poured into a cup. Seriously, it was amazing! You can only buy it around here in the smaller bottles though. So I tried making my own: I just took regular coconut water & added unsweetened cocoa power. Blended for about 3 minutes and it was perfect. How can something so healthy taste so stinking good? Not sure... ha!

I finally buckled down and started participating in the Photo A Day April challenge for Instagram. Oh it is SO addiction. My love for it has surpassed FB, Twitter and any other "social media". Then again is Instagram really considered SM anyway? Not sure. But, are you participating? If so, let me know and I'll follow! You can find me here!

On Sunday morning Josh bought me a Java Chip Frapp & the soundtrack for The Hunger Games. Fun way to start any morning, I think. ;-)

Quotography at {My}Perspectiveand  then, she {snapped}


Hope yall had a lovely weekend. Happy Monday!!


27 comments:

Emily said...

Did you read The Hunger Games? I was surprised to find that I LOVED it, and now I can't wait to start book 2 and see the movie. I keep telling my husband to read, read, read so we can go see the movie. I might just start reading to him since he isn't moving at my pace, ha! :)

Jess said...

Chocolate Coconut water?! Sounds interesting! And love that song lyric. We sang that yesterday at church! Hooray! Christ is risen!

Mrs. Pedersen said...

Emily: I LOVED the Hunger Games. The books are 100x's better than the movie, but I still LOVED the movie, if that puts it into perspective. Happy reading and hope you get to see the movie soon!! :)

Jess: they sang it in our church as well, and I loved the lyrics. So powerful!

Lindsey said...

Ok I need to start reading Hunger Games!

Kim Stevens said...

Beautiful image and I love your quote! perfect.

Amanda said...

I love coconut water, but chocolate? I bet that's tasty! I still haven't seen The Hunger Games yet, oops! I guess I need to go! Thanks for the birthday wishes :)

Alycia (Crowley Party) said...

I had plain coconut water and hated it, so I wonder if this would be better! Thanks for sharing!

Mrs. Pedersen said...

^Yeah, I can't really handle plain coconut water too well. I either add it to my water or mix it with chocolate. :D

Andi of My Beautiful Adventures said...

Chocolate Mint Coconut water sounds amaaaaazing!

Faye said...

Enjoyed the many directions your photography interests take you. A few months ago I participated in 30 Days to Good Photos and learned so much. Can't handle April but will hope for a repeat in May. Your first photo just sings spring with the almost opened tree blooms.

Valerie Griffin said...

thank you for stopping by my blog & for your kind words about the loss of my great-mother. they mean alot!

& i love your blgo! I'm excited to follow you :)

Kirsten said...

I LOVE the soundtrack to The Hunger Games---so good! Great gift! :) Glad you had a nice Easter. :)

Christy {SparklesandSpinach} said...

Just wanted to say Hi! Love your blog & am so glad I found it!!! Looking forward to your posts =) Ps - I also have a Dachshund! Love them!!!

Newlymeds said...

Beautiful blog and I too am obsessed with the hunger games :)

his little Lady said...

oh goodness, isn't the hunger games soundtrack is absolutely incredible!!! great easter sunday!
xo TJ

Katie said...

I love Instagram! It is one of my fav SM too! Love it wayyyyy more than Facebook! Your blog is so cute!!

Nicolasa @ {My}Perspective said...

The first one is so beautiful. I love the lighting!

kaye said...

love your quote and picture this week. kaye—the road goes ever ever on

Kimmie @ Sugar and Dots said...

GREAT photos, girl! I'm new here and I LOVE the look and feel of your site so far! Off to check out some more posts. Have a wonderful week! xo

Natasha said...

Your blog is adorable! I read the first Hunger Games book a few weeks ago for the first time. I know, way behind the times! Hoping to read the next two asap!

Thanks for stopping by my blog! So nice to meet you!
xo, Natasha

Lisa said...

Glad you had such a blessed Easter. We sang that song in worship as well!

Jessica @ Lovely Little Things said...

Aren't you loving the HG soundtrack?
I broke down and bought it and I think it's so good!

Happy weekend, girl!
xo

GLENDA CHILDERS said...

You sound happy. So lovely.

Mrs. Pancakes said...

gosh i love coconut water!

Alexis @ Reflections of a Bookaholic said...

I've never tried this coconut water. I'm adding it to my grocery list right now. I'm excited to try it.

Sailing with bare feet said...

Do you have a fb page for the pic's you are taking for this photo a day challenge ? I don't have Instagram

Rod and Alex - aka: "Rolex" said...

I'm going to have to try some of your Coconut Water...I love chocolate and coconut... :)
I just started the second book in the Hunger Games Series. Hopefully I'll finish before the next movie comes out! :)