Many of you know my dear friend Tara that recently lost her younger brother Adam in a hunting accident. Adam left behind a wife and daughter that is about the same age as Mason. Even during this time of mourning and grieving for Tara and her family, she was able to totally change my perspective on what this holiday is truly about. Though Adam is dearly missed by his family & loved ones, what an awesome comfort to them to know that this Easter, Adam celebrated the resurrection of Christ IN HIS PRESENCE! Surely this was his best Easter ever.
We started out our Easter celebration at Westminster in Clinton with my parents, then we headed to the farm for Easter dinner at Aunt Beth and Uncle Charlie's house. We were missing some family members because my little cousin Robert was in the hospital with a severe ear/sinus infection, so Alice & Lee were with him (he is all better!); and David couldn't make it down this year either. I regret not getting a picture of our family in our "Easter best" -- had Alice been there this would not have been an oversight!
Mason really enjoyed all the treats in his Easter basket! It is amazing to see how much he has grown and matured in the few short months since Christmas -- on Christmas morning he was still more interested in playing with boxes, bows & ribbons than with his presents; however, on Easter morning, he knew exactly what to do!
The Easter bunny made a stop at our house and filled Mason's sweetgrass basket (a Roper tradition and very appropriate for a SC boy) full of treats!
Mason's first taste of a Peep...yummy!
Getting plenty of attention from Sydney...
Miss Ruthanna
Showing Daddy where all the best hiding spots are...
