Week 37: Thank You Easter Bunny!

Lily's first Easter was certainly an exciting one. The Pack traveled to Northern Virginia to visit with Nana, Grandad, Chipper and Ashley for the holiday. On the way up Friday, we met with my folks in Stanton to have an Easter lunch with Granny, Uncle Snap and Aunt Margaret. To say that Mrs. Rowes restaurant is world famous may be a stretch, but it is certainly renowned in the Shenandoah valley for the old fashion country cookin' ... not to mention the butterscotch meringue pie.

The Opals, Chip and Ashley came over for dinner at the ranchero Friday night. Apparently, Nana had been cooking all week for the visit, and it showed. Dinner (not to mention the following 5 meals) was delicious. In particular, the red velvet cake that Cher made and Mom's coconut cake were outstanding!

Saturday was a bit of a lazy day, with Nana and Grandad going to church meetings, and Emily doing some shopping; all while Lily and I watched a little basketball and played tennis ball with the dogs. Chip and Ashley came over later that afternoon, and we decided to head out for 18 at the frisbee golf course at Burke Lake. This was only the first of the games of the night however, as Chip brought his Wii and we played such exciting games as Guitar Hero II and American Idol. Needless to say I didn't win the singing contest!


Sunday morning Lily woke up with her first Easter basket. She got some cute outfits, nicknacks, and a tasty looking chocolate bunny that her Daddy confiscated for her own good....definitely not because it looked chocolaty and delicious. In any event, we attended the MPC, caught up with some old friends, had lunch back at the ranchero, and hit the road for the long 6 hour trip back. Altogether, a fun but exhausting weekend!

Emily's Addendum:

Both grandmothers had the opportunity to see Lily in her ears, live. Thanks Gran for coming to keep Lily on Thursday and thanks Nana for a wonderful weekend and a fabulous First Easter basket!