Easter Weekend 2017

Sadness hit our family early in the week.  Uncle Jim Mintun, age 85, passed away on Wednesday.  His funeral will be next Tuesday at the gravesite.  He had been ill for a long time.  I took a meal to Gloria and family.

We went to Maundy Thursday services at church which was very nice.

We had a Mintun/Arthur/Todd Easter Saturday planned, however, Mark called me on Friday saying he had the flu and was on the way to the doctor, so he felt (and I agreed) that it would be better if they didn't come to Clinton - disappointing but understandable.  Since Amanda/family were only going to be able to be here for a couple of hours, I threw everything in the freezer, and we decided that Grandpa and I would travel to Overland Park instead.

We left Clinton around 7 a.m. and arrived at the Todd home in time for Grammy to ride along with Amanda taking Peyton to dance rehearsal.  The boys went ahead to the soccer match for Garrison, and Amanda and I met them there in plenty of time to see the entire match.  We picked up Peyton at dance, make a quick stop at home, then we all went to The Olive Garden for a delicious Easter lunch!

Grandpa, Peyton, Garrison and I went home while Amanda and Chad ran an errand, hiding the filled plastic eggs around the house  - the kids had a fun time finding them and enjoying what was in them! When the parents arrived home, everyone opened their Easter baskets.  We had a good time visiting then came back to Clinton.

Easter morning, I played the organ for both services at church which I enjoyed.  We had pancakes at church - youth fundraiser.  Taco Bell for Easter lunch - doesn't everyone have Taco Bell for Easter????

Amanda sent pictures of their little family before they went to church.  Beautiful pics - beautiful family!!!

AC on way too soon in the season, but if feels good.

We are blessed!