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Easter 2012 - Part 1

Playing in the kids area at Seatac Airport

After refusing to fly anywhere for over a year, we buckled down and went to sunny SoCal for Easter.  And, we had a great time!  We are so blessed that Phil's job allows him the flexibility to work from anywhere, so we were able to be down there for 2.5 weeks.

One of the major perks (of which there were many) was the weather.  In Seattle, we had not had any consistency in the weather which has made it very difficult to plan to go outside or do anything.  In San Diego, we were able to go outside almost everyday and at any time of the day.  The boys loved playing in Grandma and Papa's backyard.  There was a gazebo to run around, sidewalks to water paint, a playground (aka pirate ship) to dominate, a sandbox and lots of other fun games.  I loved being able to let them explore outside!








It was also great just being able to put short-sleeve shirts on them.  I've missed seeing their little bare arms.

Easter Sunday was a lot of fun.  We started out the day at my parent's church and then came home to more extended family and a wonderful Easter dinner.  Buddy and Button got to hang out with their second-cousins A and S which was a real treat since they have no first cousins of their own.  Buddy and A were especially cute together!

Eating Resurrection Rolls






After Easter dinner, we let the kids open their Easter baskets followed by an Easter egg hunt.  The kids had a blast.










We had a lot of fun with family.  Uncles can be especially fun!





It was a beautiful weekend.


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