Easter 2008

It's been hard to find time to blog lately as there are so many distractions keeping me away. One is the ever fun "Facebook", the other is the TV. Last week some of my favorite shows came back. They are, The Bachelor (this one is mighty fine), Dancing with the Stars, Beauty and the Geek, and a new show called New Amsterdam. I have also been watching Stargate and Firefly. The TV and Facebook are not the only things that keep me away from my blog. I've been digging in the back yard for weeks now, trying to get flowers planted, and the garden area cleared and ready for planting. I've also been arranging bids with several contractors for a new roof and a new fence. And as always, Anna and Ian keep me busy and awake at nights.

Easter 2008 was a great one for the Pearson family. My sister and I organized a family party and we chose my house for the location. Everyone but my younger brother was able to attend, and we are thrilled that 19 people were able to feast in our home and enjoy themselves. After we ate, all the kids ran into the back yard to enjoy an egg hunt. Many of the eggs were filled with fun toys that the kids later used for bartering and trading. We then had a game of touch football, then the kids enjoyed making ho ho racecars with peep drivers and spree candy wheels.

Anna was thrilled to have all her cousins visiting her. She shared her toys and delighted in all the attention she received. Ian was by far the most popular person at the party. His aunts, uncles, grandma and cousins were all anxious to get their turn to hold him and get some coos, giggles, and cute gurgling sounds. Levi enjoyed snapping pictures of all the events, and I enjoyed showing all the kids how to make food racecars.

I can't remember the last time we were all able to get together and have so much fun. The last few times we've gathered together it was to mourn for our loved ones, Grandma and Liz. With Spring here, flowers starting to bloom, and playful times like yesterday, it makes it a little easier to move forward and enjoy the precious lives we are blessed to have.