[Centerpiece on my parents' table, taken March 2012.]

I like to go to coffee shops by myself.

I like to order a drink, find a place, set my stuff up, and sit. Then I like to see how long I can go without connecting to the shop's wireless internet. I sip. Look around. Write a few real lines in a notebook. Read a few real pages in a book. Sip.

Sometimes I feel too connected. I get headaches from my computer. I sit in front of a screen for a few too many hours each day. I check my phone obsessively. I find myself turning the thing over every now and then so I can't see the green notification light, just to prove to myself that I don't need to know whether I have an email or not.

This weekend, I'm staying put for once in what feels like a very long time. I'm going to have lunch with friends, and write things down on paper, and sleep in on Sunday and make a big breakfast. And maybe see how long I can stay away from my computer.

Wishing you some of the same. See you Monday.

Downtown Roanoke will always be one of my favorite places.

Dress: J.Crew

Necklace: Ann Taylor LOFT

Earrings: Borrowed from Mom, LOFT

Watch: Fossil | Ring: Tiffany & Co.

Bag: Coach | Shoes: J.Crew

Nail Color: Essie, Cute as a Button

Sean played along. What a good brother!

Shirt: Lacoste

Pants: Banana Republic

Belt: Old Navy

Shoes: J.Crew

It's always good to be home.

I got all stressed out and dramatic about leaving that SD card in Roanoke, so my parents, knowing how much my blog means to me, went out of their way to go home and get it, then bring it to their office as soon as possible and have the photos emailed to me. What wonderful people.

This afternoon, I started going through all of them and realized that I have not even one photo of either of my parents from this weekend. What a terrible daughter! I'm sorry, Mom and Dad. Thank you for everything you do for me. How I love you!

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Any holiday at home with my family is just magical. This was no different.

The dishes we use for Easter are my favorites.

The girls--my cute cousin, Macarena (left) and my brother's sweet girlfriend, Alisha (right).

Antipasto

Bloody Mary

Deviled Eggs

The boys--Rob, our childhood friend/Rob's old roommate Stephen, and Sean.

Rocky!

Easter brunchin'.

Sean and Alisha

Hope you had a joyful holiday weekend! Best wishes for a happy Easter season.