Easter

Quick Easter post...

Despite Jenna and her "habitually truancy" as described in the offical letter, we sluffed school and went to Indiana for the long Easter weekend. (the truancy thing is another post altogether.)
Thursday we went to dad and Regina's to celebrate and visit. That was very relaxing and enjoyable. I like going to their house. The cosuins had a blast as always. Regina is always a great hostess, so good to the kids...you too dad, but we know who is behind it all ;)
Friday Buddy's kids and we went to McDs and again colored Easter eggs that evening. With the 5 kids 7 and under, plus a baby...it got pretty colorful with the eggs, but mom is a pro and loves every minute of it. Fully prepared with paint shirts and 1/2 dozen eggs for each child with their own carton.
Saturday, we had Horst's bakery doughnuts, played and went to dinner with Uncle John, Buddy and Carrie and the gang and mom. That was fun. Steve came to Indiana Sat night.
Sunday we went to the Madison ward. I love it there. It feels like home to me. They had a great program with their choir retelling the story of Jesus Christ. - After church, we headed for Aunt Marilyn's. Every year my mom's side of the family gets together and has a big egg hunt and pitch in on Easter Sunday. There is a hunt for 12 and under, the 5 and unders get a head start. There is a teen and younger couple hunt, and there is a foggie hunt with all the aunts and uncles. The kids love it, the teens and younger couples race madly for the money in the eggs, and the aunts and uncles race tied together at the wrists. The younger ages get to hide the eggs for these guys, and it's a riot to watch them hunt for eggs that mostly have a corresponding funny gift that the younger group brings. The food is really awesome and it is fun to see everyone. We were glad to be able to go this year. The kids had fun playing with cousins..and 2nd cousins.