Holy Saturday Lunch

Unfortunately, Boompa was so sick the Holy Saturday lunch had to be moved to LaGrange, and he couldn't attend. We're glad he's feeling better, though.


Jackson poses for his obligatory egg photo.


Audrey gets her first egg photo, as well.


Even Unc gets into the act.


Jackson shows off his bunny ears and Easter basket.


Nana appears to have "gone medieval" on the poor lamb cake.


Nana and Aunt Laura try to take a picture with Jackson.


I had a little more success.


Audrey was just chilling on the floor.

Easter Preparations

Thanks to Aunt Laura, we have some fun pictures of Jackson coloring eggs with Boompa and Nana.


Can you believe how much snow is outside, considering it's March 21st?


This picture really captures the colors of the eggs.


Maybe Boompa and Jack are giving Eskimo kisses because of all the snow.

Easter fun

Easter Preparation, 2007

Jack is finally old enough to actively assist in egg coloring and decorating at Nana and Boompa's house.



Boompa helps him hold the spoon while Jack picks up the cooked white egg and places it on the spoon. Boompa then helps him lower it into the cup of egg dye. Boompa's hand on the spoon keeps Jack from satisfying his desire to drop the egg into the cup from various heights.



After an appropriate time, Boompa retrieves the colored egg with the spoon. Then Jack takes the egg with his hand and places it into the egg carton to dry.



Nana and Boompa switch places so that she and Jack can place decorative stickers on the colored eggs.



It is difficult to observe, but Jack's fingers have become a dull greyish blue-green from handling the colored eggs while wet.



Nana and Jack count all 23 eggs. Ah ... Boompa had to eat one, to make sure they were cooked sufficiently!!



A serious Jack can't be fooled into taking his "annual egg photo." He knows that it isn't Holy Saturday. (He's one smart kid!! Actually, he is absorbed with Max and Ruby

Holy Saturday Activities - 2006

Jack supervises the egg coloring.



With the coloring all done, Jack checks out something from the coloring kit.


Jack attends the blessing of the Easter baskets at St. John of the Cross, a tradition with many of the church members.


Jack inspects the basket one more time before guests arrive, and then he welcomes his mom and dad to the feast.



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And a very special comparison . . .



What a difference a year makes!!!

Easter fun

Bella, Riley, Jackson, and Tyler

Easter Weekend