Easter, Part 1

Last Thursday night, the kids and I traveled to Valpo to spend Easter with my side of the family.  For the kids, Easter will come two times this year, as we are currently in the season of Lent and will celebrate our Orthodox Easter the first weekend in May.  All that matters is that our family celebrates the passion, death, and resurrection of our Lord, Jesus Christ...it just so happens that most years, we do it twice. 

Friday we went out to my Grandpa and Grandma Walter's farm and the kids were in heaven...tractor rides, running in the yard, sitting on the lawn mower, and help driving the pick-up truck.  With Zachary's second birthday approaching, he's already made his request...a green tractor cake! 

One of 3 Easter egg hunts the kids attended...St. Paul's in Kouts, my brother's church in Wheeler, and at Grandma and Grandpa McGinley's Easter dinner. 

Zach and his friend Cade, sharing their eggs.  

We had a couple days of beautiful weather so we took full advantage and spent time at the school playground. 

More than happy to attend the confirmation of my twin niece and nephew, Charlie and Haley.  

Fun at my mom and dad's house.  This girl is full of sass these days.

 And who has the BEST FRIENDS ever?!? This girl, for sure! Katie and her crew drove 2 1/2 hours, one way, at 7 in the morning with all 3 of her children, just to see us for a few hours.

And this is what 5 nights at Grandma and Papa's house looks like...long naps and a very quiet drive back to Michigan!  We had a fabulous time visiting family and friends and sharing this holiday with the ones we love.  There is something about being at "home" that always recharges my battery and fills my heart.  Thanks Mom and Dad for loving on us so well :).