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Happy Easter!

The Ricks were here. Drove up Saturday at lunch time just like they had a million times before. Except we haven't seen them all in months. The kids had a great afternoon playing. We all loved dinner at Pei Wei and then a grownup party!

The kids woke up to Easter baskets and pancakes for breakfast and then we headed out for church.


Taye loved his basket but was disappointed that the EB hadn't hid any eggs. Never fear Taye. The EB just wanted to make sure you really had enough time to hunt them down. They came home to a house and backyard full of eggs and had a wonderful time finding every one.

Tyrone laid out a Venezuela blanket on the lawn and we picnicked in the sunny back yard for lunch. The Ricks needed to catch up on a lot of Vitamin D.

Tyrone and the kids set up our tent for an overnight adventure and the boys slept out in the chill.



Monday morning Courtney and I went for a run for old times sake. She still kicked my butt.

The Ricks are so generous and kind and fun and it was a thrill to hang out again if just for a few days. We miss them terribly!

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  1. what a fun time! It is great that you guys are such good friends:) Glad you had a good visit.

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  2. What fun-- and your friends could feel totally relaxed at your house cause it has been their second home. Great friends and wonderful memories.
    Taye and Jaxon are getting so tall and grownup.Scotia is a perfect finale.

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