We are feeling super thankful that this year for Easter we had a house full of loved ones and laughter! Kris told us at Christmas that she wanted to come out with the boys this spring, and, to be totally honest, I celebrated the news with a guarded heart. Too much of life is too easily disrupted these days. So, what a gift that these plans not only worked out, but ended up being some of the most fun we've had in a year! Kris traveled out for a whole week with her two boys and with Kyle also.
Our nephews, Cole and Miles, are in 7th and 5th grade and have never visited us before! We tried to be intentional about picking outings and activities that would show off our home, but be fun for kids. The boys were so much fun to get to know and hang out with! The girls and I were still finishing up school on their first day of visiting, so Dave took them to our friends' super-modern, run-by-robots dairy.
Our state gave us plenty of help with the showing off! Spring is one of my favorite times because everything is blooming and warming up. Cherry trees, wildflowers, and waterfalls all displayed their splendor for our visitors.
And as long as we're talking about showing off, Ella wanted to do a bit of it herself, inviting the boys to the school Robotics Lab to give a little demo on her ball collecting/launching robot.
We adults enjoyed the treat of eating a delicious restaurant dinner INDOORS while our kids stayed home and played Smash Bros.
We shared some of our favorite Easter traditions too, like baking Resurrection Rolls, dying eggs, and diving into Easter baskets full of candy.
My pew was full at our Easter Sunday service-- another thing I don't take for granted in these strange days of worshipping. What a blessing to be together on this favorite holiday!
Lots and lots of cuddles with Ivy and Jackbox games were also enjoyed this week!
The night before our family left, we made a campfire. Ella's boyfriend came over to meet the cousins and got the stamp of approval. ;) We also discovered a new Easter treat-- roasting Peeps on the fire!
How do you summarize a whole week of jokes, hugs, deep talks, shared outings and adventures, and goodbye tears?! I'm missing these people. Maybe after the year we've had, this connection felt especially sweet. Or maybe there is just something miraculous and steadfast about family...no matter how much life you lived since you were last together, the bond is quick and the love is deep. In the Lord's goodness, we had the opportunity this Spring Break to be reminded of this truth.
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Dave, Jen, Ella & Delia: You certainly showed a great time to Kris, Kyle, Cole and Miles. I can tell from all of the pictures that you had such a fun time together. I'm so glad that the cousins got to know each other better. Cole and Miles both told me what a great time they had with you. I am anxiously awaiting the time when we can all be together again. Love, Mom/Grandma
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