Posts from — April 2011

Last Saturday morning we headed to Princeton for Easter with Kevin, Tamara, Sage and Conrad. Of course there was the required stop at Tim Horton’s for a Coffee, Muffin and Large Box of Tim Bits. As an aside we have noticed that the recipe for the plain Raisin Bran Muffins has changed significantly. In the past there was a lot more bran and lots of molasses that made them yummy, they are now more like the old Oatmeal Raisin Muffin…… not near as good.

We arrived in lots of time to spend outside with the kids and see all the work Kevin and Tamara have been doing in their yard with landscaping. It was a fun afternoon and we tired the kids enough that Sage rested by watching a movie with Namma and even though he wouldn’t admit it Conrad had a nap; proof is in the pictures. Saturday evening Tamara cooked a great Easter Dinner with ham, potatoes, carrots,buns, etc…… it was delicious.

Sunday morning we got up early and the Easter Bunny had arrived outside so the kids were off on an Easter Egg Hunt.

Right after lunch we headed to friend’s of Kevin and Tamara’s (Heather and her daughter Alley) for an Easter luncheon. Most were Weyerhaeuser employees or friends of someone from Weyerhaeuser. Alley organized an Easter treat and gift scavenger hunt; more chocolate treats for the grand-kids! It was neat to be included in a local small town celebration and get together.

Saturday morning Jeff, Lindsay, Zachary and Willow arrived for an overnight visit on their way to Vancouver and then on to Hungary… but that’s another story.

Anyway, it was great to see them and get to spend time with Zachary. He has grown so much and is getting very strong and definitely very alert to everything going on around him.

Jeff and Lindsay gave us a break from the kitchen and cooked a great meal on Saturday night and a great omelet breakfast on Sunday morning. In addition Jeff and I turned the fall rye in the garden and planted the peas for this year.

Saturday we also had a quick visit from GGMa and GGPa, Dean & Judy, Judy’s Mom Betty and Sabrina and Mike. It was a whirlwind visit but it was great to see everyone.

Namma and Zachary spent a lot of time together on the couch and I got entertained by Zach during his “tummy time” on the floor.

Sunday afternoon Jeff, Lindsay and Zachary headed off to Vancouver and Willow stayed with us. They are off to Hungary for 2 weeks and then over to Northern Ireland for almost a week. What an adventure for them and a 5 month old. Check out their blog for regular updates.

Enjoy the pictures!