EASTER! ... family, faith, fun, food.

The Cowden men! Bill (dad), Mike (psuedo brother), Paul (bro) & Jared.
Mike & his beautiful family live in southern CA. We have not seen them since our wedding ... 11 years ago! It was so great to catch up.

And all the cousins got along as if they've known each other their whole lives - I love that!!

Merrik - making a dash for the hidden Easter eggs!

Photos are out of order BUT here we are coloroing eggs at our house. Jared was obsessed with making on look like tie-dye. It did turn out pretty cool.

The Easter bunny makes a visit!!

And here's Jonah making a run for it. Gotta find all the eggs! Don't worry - there were about 80 eggs for the 6 kiddos.

Back at home - the real eggs the boys did...

Yes, you DO have to wear biker gloves while dipping eggs. It helps.

The family at Bill & Dolores's home. We love the special times when we can get together w/ family - especially family we haven't seen in years! And the boys are always excited to play with cousins - psuedo or real! :)
... and ... I have to say - it looks like the back yard has a downward slope, beginning on the right here & sloping to the left. That can be the only explanation for the significant height difference as you move across this photo. Hmm...