In These Parts. . .

Last week, the big littles competed in a district track meet. They had been practicing at lunch for the the last couple of weeks.  I'm so proud of both of them for getting out there and trying something new, even if it did mean I needed to do some nudging.  Jonathan is fast on his feet. . .small but mighty and I know he was surprised by how well he did.  His relay team advances to the Regionals held May 3rd. 

Easter came and went. We didn't make it to sunrise service, due to the fun night we had before.  One of the moms organized a flashlight egg hunt which means the kids had a blast searching for eggs in the dark, but we got home and into bed later than usual.  We had quite the spot outside on the grass at ten o clock mass though.  Father Peter Dennis did not disappoint.  I have loved him since my elementary school years! Blessed by his marrying us and just so happy when he is at mass!

The kids saw no candy in their baskets this year, but I don't think they minded.  Books were a fast fave as they went through their goodies.  After mass, we headed to Ernie's sister to visit his mom.  It was quiet.  His dad was there too, so we had a nice visit and I got to taste her greens before I left--delicious!!! Our kids are the only littles so they've learned to bring a book or to color while they answer questions about what's going on in their lives.  I think Grandma enjoyed seeing their happy faces for the while we were there.

We headed straight from there to my mom and dads.  As usual grandma had outdone herself. She simplified on the food this year which was awesome to see. . .but the egg hunt had money eggs color coordinated for each of the kids.  They were SO excited! We might have sent them on an even wilder goose chase by miscounting the eggs, but we will never tell!

It was a small gathering this year--and so nice sometimes when it's just the cousins playing and being kids.  For the most part everyone gets along and just appreciates the fact that they are together.  Not a bad day to spend celebrating our Jesus who died and rose from the dead!  Not a bad way, indeed!

It seems with Easter so late, that it was a busy time--much busier than I like with a birthday on Good Friday, but I like that we were all able to relax and get some fun in before it was off to school and work the very next day.  I miss that Spring Break no longer coordinates with the Easter holiday.  It really was quite the bummer to call the day over so soon so we could bathe and get into bed ready for a full week of school. Sigh. . .summer countdown is SO on!