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Savannah Chrisleyis marking the first Easter without her parentsToddandJulie Chrisleyas they remain behind bars for a combined19 years for financial crimes.TheChrisley Knows Beststar shared photos and videos from Easter weekend with her 2.7 million Instagram followers, which showed her enjoying the sunshine outdoors with friends and posing for the camera next to a swimming pool.But it wasn’t all happy, with Savannah lamenting, “Tough day without mama and daddy… we can do it though! Our ressurection [sic] is coming ❤️.“A federal judge sentenced Todd, 53, and Julie, 50, in November to a combined 19 years in prison for tax fraud. Todd is serving his 12-year term at a facility in Florida, while Julie is in the midst of her seven-year sentence at a prison in Kentucky. Both parties will be required to serve 16 months of probation after completing their respective sentences.Dennis Leupold/USA Network/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal/GettyIt was a rocky lead-up to Easter for the Chrisley family, withTodd celebrating his 54th birthday behind barslast Thursday and Savannahadmitting on social media one day earlier that she expected to struggle with Easteramid her parents' prison stints.“This week… don’t be afraid of mistakes. Be decisive. Call the shot and live with the result. Rely on your will to win. Your ability to make any decision work. No need to play it safe or be perfect,” she wrote in one post on herInstagram Story.Another slide featured a photo of a book she had found “in my dad’s bedside table.” The book was Dr. Kevin Leman’sBe the Dad She Needs You to Beand Savannah wrote beside it, “This one hit hard… this book is my dad. He put in the work in every single day… I couldn’t ask for a better man.“In a separate post on Instagram, Savannah admitted Easter would be a tough time for her family, noting that she felt “grief” without her parents there to celebrate the holiday.“In 25 years I have never spent a single holiday without my sweet mama and daddy,” she shared. “Not only is Easter this weekend… but my daddy’s birthday is tomorrow. OH HOW I PRAY FOR TIME TO FLY! Can it be Monday already 😭.“On Todd’s birthday, Savannahshared a selfiefeaturing several of the Chrisley family members alongside an emotional message.“HAPPY BIRTHDAY DADDY!! I miss you more than you’ll ever know ❤️,” wrote Savannah. “It’s been 80 days … 80 days since I last received a ‘goodnight my angel’ text or and ‘I love you more.’ GEEZZZ how I miss them!!“She added, “My parents have also been together almost 30 years … and in that 30 years never have they ever spent a birthday apart. So today … I’m imagining us all together in one bear hug circle!! #happybirthday.“Aaron Poole/E! Entertainment/NBCU Photo Bank via GettyTodd and Julie are currentlyin the process of appealing their case. In the meantime, Savannah is taking care of her younger brotherGrayson, 16, and nieceChloe, 10.She has previously opened up about how the experiencehas been a challenge for her, comparing it to “grieving the loss of parentsthat are still alive,” in her podcastUnlocked with Savannah Chrisley.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Chrisley Knows Bestairs Mondays at 11 p.m. ET on USA Network.
Savannah Chrisleyis marking the first Easter without her parentsToddandJulie Chrisleyas they remain behind bars for a combined19 years for financial crimes.
TheChrisley Knows Beststar shared photos and videos from Easter weekend with her 2.7 million Instagram followers, which showed her enjoying the sunshine outdoors with friends and posing for the camera next to a swimming pool.
But it wasn’t all happy, with Savannah lamenting, “Tough day without mama and daddy… we can do it though! Our ressurection [sic] is coming ❤️.”
A federal judge sentenced Todd, 53, and Julie, 50, in November to a combined 19 years in prison for tax fraud. Todd is serving his 12-year term at a facility in Florida, while Julie is in the midst of her seven-year sentence at a prison in Kentucky. Both parties will be required to serve 16 months of probation after completing their respective sentences.
Dennis Leupold/USA Network/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal/Getty
It was a rocky lead-up to Easter for the Chrisley family, withTodd celebrating his 54th birthday behind barslast Thursday and Savannahadmitting on social media one day earlier that she expected to struggle with Easteramid her parents' prison stints.
“This week… don’t be afraid of mistakes. Be decisive. Call the shot and live with the result. Rely on your will to win. Your ability to make any decision work. No need to play it safe or be perfect,” she wrote in one post on herInstagram Story.
Another slide featured a photo of a book she had found “in my dad’s bedside table.” The book was Dr. Kevin Leman’sBe the Dad She Needs You to Beand Savannah wrote beside it, “This one hit hard… this book is my dad. He put in the work in every single day… I couldn’t ask for a better man.”
In a separate post on Instagram, Savannah admitted Easter would be a tough time for her family, noting that she felt “grief” without her parents there to celebrate the holiday.
“In 25 years I have never spent a single holiday without my sweet mama and daddy,” she shared. “Not only is Easter this weekend… but my daddy’s birthday is tomorrow. OH HOW I PRAY FOR TIME TO FLY! Can it be Monday already 😭.”
On Todd’s birthday, Savannahshared a selfiefeaturing several of the Chrisley family members alongside an emotional message.
“HAPPY BIRTHDAY DADDY!! I miss you more than you’ll ever know ❤️,” wrote Savannah. “It’s been 80 days … 80 days since I last received a ‘goodnight my angel’ text or and ‘I love you more.’ GEEZZZ how I miss them!!”
She added, “My parents have also been together almost 30 years … and in that 30 years never have they ever spent a birthday apart. So today … I’m imagining us all together in one bear hug circle!! #happybirthday.”
Aaron Poole/E! Entertainment/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty
Todd and Julie are currentlyin the process of appealing their case. In the meantime, Savannah is taking care of her younger brotherGrayson, 16, and nieceChloe, 10.
She has previously opened up about how the experiencehas been a challenge for her, comparing it to “grieving the loss of parentsthat are still alive,” in her podcastUnlocked with Savannah Chrisley.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
Chrisley Knows Bestairs Mondays at 11 p.m. ET on USA Network.
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