Easter 2012 and a Bonus

We celebrated Easter this year at the Halterhome with the Bettins (and their +3s), the Hahnenkratts, the Halters in town (which included both Mary & Mel this year), and 3/4 of the Kruks.  I was a little stressed this year because we were in the midst of the back patio remodel.  We had run into a little concrete problem and the pavers were put in place later Saturday afternoon,  just in time for a quick clean up and set up.  

We had lovely weather and the young girls kept up the tradition of breaking in the swimming pool on Easter.  In and out, quick as wink.  

Micheal & Cooper playing tether ball.

The "young" girls (too big to be the little girls anymore).

Tables are ready for company.
The view isn't pretty, but there is a paved floor and not rubble like it was just 24 hours earlier. 

Let me brag for a sec...
I bought this HUGE jar at Goodwill for $14 and it is being sold right now at Crate & Barrel for $65.
And it makes a cute edible centerpiece.

My boys.  At least Tom doesn't mind hamming it up for a photo.

Em

Grace thinking about it.

Allie taking the plunge!

Grace finally made it in.

 Then there is the new tradition of a few rounds of corn hole. The girls think it helps if you dance a little while you play. 

 And now a blast from the past...

Easters past that is...

Tommy's first Easter (1998)

Grace's first Easter (2001)

Tommy & Kackery dying eggs (Mom was in the hospital working on Grace)

Not sure the year...around 2003?

One of my favorite photos (same year)

Another favorite

And now some real oldies:

My mom & Anne.  They look kinds grumpy, maybe they didn't like what the Easter bunny brought them in those lovely baskets. 

I hope my mom didn't pay for this photo, you can see his arm and the numbers on the chair, and we aren't even looking at the camera. 

Me & Jennifer in our lovely Easter dresses, although I would call them Easter Gowns since they are full length.  Very 1970s (1976 I am guessing).

Happy Easter.  (Late)