Happy Easter...He has Risen!!!!

We went to Saturday night church service to celebrate Easter. He is Risen! Afterwards we headed home and had a wedding tasting for Krista and Drew, for dinner. We all agreed not to go for Dickey's BBQ. We also prepared our Easter Eggs for our competition tomorrow! Go God! The Greek celebration of cracking the eggs has become a family tradition thanks to Straty:) There are various masses during Easter, but the one almost all participate in is on the Sunday. People gather at their local churches, usually outside because of the crowds, late in the evening. At midnight the priest declares "Christos anesti", Christ has risen, and the people reply "Alithos anesti", "truly risen". Then everyone light the candles they have with them from the holy flame from Jerusalem that the priest carries. After this the people go home, trying to keep the flame alive. If they make it to the doorway with the candle still burning, they make a cross in the archway, blessing the house for the following year.

Night on the Town in Vegas...

Bellagio is one of my favorite resorts to visit. They have such a beautiful display in the garden. Bummer we got there at night, but it was amazing! Butterflies (real ones too), lady bugs, tulips and many sweet smelling flowers. We were out till 11:30pm! Amelia was a party girl. She was exhausted though and a bit crazy. "Grandma, can you come get me? Let Grandpa drive.."

Las Vegas Baby!!!!!!

Death Valley

How incredible...200 plus feet below sea level. It was our first day of travel to Las Vegas and we made a slight detour. It was one of our favorite stops! A black bird in death valley. It was a long day!! Amelia started getting a little crazy in the car:)

Missy's 30th Birthday...

I can't believe my Boo Boo is 30! We had a fabulous time celebrating Missy a week ago tonight. We stuffed our bellies with pizza, drank beer...root beer, yummy mint chocolate ice cream cake and played Catch Phrase. Missy, you rock! I love you so much and I'm so thankful for your life. You've been my little red! I'm so proud of you and your enthusiasm to dance! Fly Hight Lit'l Sis. Kick tush Auntie Missy! xoxox