Easter with Friends

My most favorite holiday of the year is Easter with Christmas being a close second.  I just love everything about Easter.

We were so glad that we got to enjoy the Garstka/Turner family picnic.  We had a very nice time and even brought Mollie and sweet little Josie (Auntie Jan's dog), but we sure did miss our family.  Mom, Dad, Auntie Jan and Uncle Joe went hiking in Lawton.  They were able to visit with Jeff, Emma and Lainey.  Jessie was still traveling back from her senior trip at Big Bend National Park.  Other family members had to work and Grandma was too frail for an egg hunt.  So, we just weren't able to pull off a get together this year!  However, we were so thankful for wonderful friends that included us in their fun family get together.

Of course, Sunday took us to church where I love to see everyone dressed in their Easter finery!  And, where we remember the real reason we celebrate Easter - the remembrance of Jesus' atonement and resurrection. After church, we ended up at the Palmer's for dinner (sweet friends from church).  They were too nice to remember us!

While we didn't get to celebrate with our family this year, we are so grateful that we have friends that made us their family this holiday!