Easter!

We celebrated Easter in Elsinore. Traditions. It was different for us this year since for the first time since she was born, Jennie wasn't with us. We were just very grateful that we had just finished a great week with her and her family. Celebrating a little early in the sunshine. We are also very grateful that we are a strong, close family unit. The 850+ miles don't keep us apart. We are so thankful for that, for our kids, grandkids and extended family. Our family has truely been blessed.

We arrived around 10:30 pm on the 1st. Cameron and his family were already there waiting for us. It was cold but dry. At least for a few minutes, then a blizzard hit and we hibernated for the night.

On Friday, I took Sam and Erica over to see Grandpa. They were getting ready to start a Bingo game and we joined in. What a competitive bunch! (lol) The girls caught on quick and even got a couple of bingos each. The weather was even better. We colored Easter eggs in the afternoon. The snow that fell the night before was melted by noon. That evening we took Grandpa out for chinese. He loves chinese!! Erica's hair even got excited about it! Then after dinner is always a game of Phase 10!

Later, Jake and Whit arrived with their brood. It was cold and had started snowing again. We stayed up and talked for a while, then went to bed. The kids took a ride Saturday morning. Bundled up for the cool air. When they got back, we had an egg hunt for the girls. It was fun, but quick. Cameron and his family packed up to head out to meet ReyAn's Family to have Easter, camp with them and celebrate her birthday. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, REYAN!!!!!! Aunt Sandy and my folks came down so it was quite a group. Grandpa came home for the day to watch conference with his girls and to have a dutch oven dinner. Brent and I love to do dutch oven. And it's always fun to cook for everyone. It was a nice night. We watched several episodes of "The Big Bang Theory" with Jake and Whit and are now hooked!



Sunday morning Jake & Whit headed out early to have Easter Sunday with her family. We finished some chores around the place while the weather held out. And spent the evening with Grandpa, Sandy and Mom & Dad.

Monday the weather reports weren't sounding good, so we headed home. We managed to stay out of it until close to home. It was cold and nasty. I WANT TO GO BACK TO ARIZONA!!!!!