Days with the Dorans

We were lucky that Ali and her roomy, Hannah, came home to watch the dogs a bit and relieve Garrett (we are so lucky that he comes to watch our zoo). Easter feels a bit different now that the kids are older. One we were not together but two, I've been really struggling with the church (the institution- not Jesus- we're still very close and talk each night). There are so many horrific things going on in this country that the church seems to be turning an eye to and the hypocrisy sickens me! So I will continue to follow Christ but not so much that other stuff. I actually feel really good about it and know He understands. We're all in a good place about that, I'd say. While we had a moment (not even 24 hours) together, we still didn't get our Joe. It's good to know though that he has friends who are like family out in Kalamazoo! I miss him but love getting little updates- especially when the occasional picture is involved!  

After church, breakfast, and the Drapals~ we got in the car and headed north to celebrate Easter with the Dorans! We started at Grandma's house! At Grandma's, it's game on and you don't just get your color egg, but any eggs you can find. It was kind of funny watching them go nuts trying to get those eggs! Once they got the eggs, they were back in Grandma's and checking out all the cool stuff they got! Later, we headed to Uncle Jim and Tia's for more celebration! We got to see Baby Zeke (who isn't such a baby though I feel like we'll always call him that since he has the same name as his dad). We also got to see his new brother, Maverick and of course the Doran cousins. Grandma always comes up with fun games and treats! She made a big cellophane ball full of even more treats and the kids had to play a dice game to get the loot.  Sean finally figured out how to roll dice! Z got some fun girly stuff! Thankfully his sis was cool wit...

After our morning celebrations, we hopped in the car and headed north to Grandma's! We were so glad to to see Tia Trish, Uncle Jim and the kids too! Of course we started with one of Grandma's amazing meals!! Seany was pretty funny!  He kept asking grandma about the egg hunt and when they were going to do it!  I had no idea he'd remember that but Grandma has always had some pretty killer Easter Egg hunts (dating back to when the other Dorans were little- probably before too but we're going by my memory here...). They actually had gotten snow but Easter turned out to be much nicer than expected.  Due to their predicted weather though, Grandma decided not to do the hunt and instead we played Easter Bingo which turned out to be a blast!! The kids won lots of prizes. It was great for Seany too.  He found his numbers so fast! We love spending time up north and got some fun treats to take on our trip too! So glad we got to celebrate with the Dorans!! And BONU...