Easter 2026

This was our first Easter in Ga-Ga & Pa's condo. It's been fun figuring out the new routine of things since they've moved. Back at Christmas Pa had us sit at the table with guys on one side and girls on the other and I did not like it so I requested that we sit next to our spouses again. 

The table was set so pretty! 

The "kids" table....it won't be able to be called that much longer! Owen and Caleb sat at the big table with the adults. 

For supper we had smoked ham, roasted ranch potatoes, green salad, roasted corn and rolls. Everything was so yummy. The ham did freak Ga-Ga out since it came out red...she didn't realize that she bought a smoked ham. It tasted great though! 

Jack was enjoying lounging in Pa's new office chair that has a footrest! 

Cuties! 

I love it when Ella curls her hair...it really shows off all her highlights. 

After dinner Ga-Ga & I cleaned up the table and put the food away while Miss Ruth and Christina chatted and did the dishes. 

Michael and Papa had so much time to talk it was so great! 

The weather was so gorgeous so the kids decided to take advantage and went across the street to the park. 

Caleb had brought his spike ball set so they had fun playing that in the grass. 

The girls wanted to go down to the beach, so Justine went down to the beach with them to keep them safe. 

Back at the condo it was time to dive into the desserts. Papa & Miss Ruth got this Carrot Bar Cake from Costco. She decorated the top with dried flowers and made it look so pretty! 

It was also very yummy! I don't think there was any leftover at all. 

Ga-Ga also made pineapple upside down cake per my request. She wasn't happy with how it turned out looks wise, but it sure tasted great! 

Ella brought her curler that Justine got her for Valentine's Day. She curled my hair, but my hair just doesn't hold a curl at all. So she got to work on Addison's hair and it looked amazing! 

Since us girls like to chat about all sorts of things we wanted to have a bit of time to ourselves so we told the guys they should retire to the den. They were so funny they took it really seriously and even shut the door to the office. 

After being outside the kids headed back to the Ga-Ga & Pa's room to play games on the floor. They had just finished playing a game together so Owen and Zeke were having some electronic time. 

Justine really enjoys hanging out with Caleb.

Us ladies had the whole living room area to ourselves and it was lovely! We talked about everything under the sun and had such a nice time. I'm sure we scarred the girls when we were talking about labor and delivery though! :) 

We didn't end up getting a group shot and Christina and I completely forgot to get our selfie picture together! Tragic! 

What isn't tragic is the reason we were gathered together to celebrate. The death of Jesus was tragic for his followers that were present at the cross....they thought it was end of his life, the end of his ministry and the end of a revolution that was just getting started. Early on that Sunday morning when the ladies went to the tomb and found it empty everything changed. Jesus had conquered death, sin and the grave! He laid down His life so He could pick it up again. His blood was poured out to cover our sins that we could never ever atone for on our own. He is the Way the Truth & the Life! Thank you Jesus for the gift of salvation and what a precious gift it is!