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| Easter Dinner |
Yesterday was a perfect cap to my
weekend visits to my children. We braved the hectic yet still moving I-495
traffic to make our way north to link up with my Favorite Son and the ABFA for
Easter dinner. We were lucky enough to also have the ABFA’s parents in
residence to share the day with. Easter is probably the lowest key of any of the
annual holidays for me but it’s also my favorite one when it comes to church
attendance. I am not the dedicated church goer certain wives of mine are but
Easter when there’s a real sense of emerging from Lenten fog and a renewed joy
in the lessons for some reason just speak more eloquently to my stunted religious
core. It’s also fun to see all the kids tugging at their Easter finery.
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| Buddy and Riggins Yesterday |
Buddy accompanied us for this trip and
was soon reacquainted with his partner in crime Riggins, one day out from his
date with the nut cutter. They’ve established a funny relationship where Buddy
tries to avoid Riggins and steal his toys. Riggins doesn’t care until one is
stolen and then that becomes his favored toy. They were a lot of fun to be
around. Any holiday experience is enhanced geometrically with the presence of
dogs. The ABFA has been completely conquered by Riggins and vice versa; she has
that effect. Riggins even sat still while the ABFA brushed his teeth. I’d need
a blood transfusion if I ever tried that with Buddy.
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| ABFA and her Suppicant |
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| Teeth Brushing |
It was a very nice, low key day as we
all caught up of each other’s news. We brought a pre-cooked ham with us which
was warmed up while the lively conversation percolated and Easter baskets were
distributed. Since both of our hosts are well known chocolate aficionados the
baskets were very well received. There was also the huge chocolate pie my wife
brought for dessert which did nothing to lessen the Easter spirit.
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| My Wife with her Favorite Son |
As required for these type dinners we
ate entirely too much and took to the living room couch ostensively to watch the
Red Sox but there were a number of inner eyelid inspections going on. We
eventually got the First Blog Reader on a FaceTime call and she did her thing –
charming everyone. She had a busy day yesterday with a picnic and a barbecue. I
love that my daughter and Wingman have fallen in with a resident group of
friends in New Jersey so they can fully enjoy holidays the way they are meant
to be enjoyed – with family and friends.
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| Modeling some New Shoes |
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| New Jersey Barbecue |
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