Happy Easter. Christ is risen.
It has been a good weekend. First off, we had a good Saturday morning with the kids. We took them on their first egg hunt, and though they didn't really get it at first, they did catch on and managed to get more than enough cheap, gross candy and other inexpensive trinkets. They had a good time running around picking up the eggs and enjoyed opening them up (sometimes over and over again) much more than getting them in the first place. I thought it was just nice to be out in the open air with the kids, on a day that didn't seem like the usual SLC smog and the sun that tickled my skin (I don't see it much where I work). Honestly, I was reluctant to go, but afterward I was very glad I did go.
Shirley went with Brad, Traci and Joel afterward, while we brought the boys back to nap. I then went to play music with some guys, and that turned out pretty well. It has been a while since I have had people enthusiastic about my songs, so it was an ego boost to hear how much they enjoyed playing my stuff. We were able to jam for about two hours, and although we probably won't be going on a world tour any time soon, we did have a good time and at the very least would like to play a few shows. It's good, because I have the jones. And I have good songs.
After I came back the boys woke up and we all went for a little cruise, splitting time between the library (if you do not go to the library, you are a nerd), picking up our license plates, dropping stuff off at the donation center, and eating some good sandwiches at a local dining facility. The boys did pretty well for the better part of the day, and it was just nice to relax with the family for a while. After last week's marathon 68.5 hours, this week's 54 seemed like a breeze. And it helped to have Saturday off. Soon enough the hours should go down to close to 50 a week, though, which will be nice.
Today was a good day, too. We didn't go to sunrise service, what with the practical implausibility of getting the kids up and ready (especially with them still in "recovery" mode), but we did make it to church. It was good to see some folks and chat a little bit, as well as to participate in what should be the church's big day. Easter is rejuvenating, and came at a time when it is very needed.
After the boys napped we went over to have an Easter barbecue at Traci's parents' house. It was so nice to be able to sit and relax and enjoy the comforts of family, friends and a good selection of grilled meats. I left very satisfied and relaxed, and the kids really seemed to have a good time, too. They got to run around in the backyard and participate in their second egg hunt. It is fun to watch them run around (as the boys have yet to learn how to run...really...it is very awkward looking) and have fun with their cousin Joel. It was a good day.
I should note that we also were able to witness three kids we have been working with get baptized today. Nohemi, Arleth and Roberto all were baptized during our service today. It was wonderful to watch, to be a part of it all, and to know that God has worked through us (in Kid's Club, tutoring, and in hanging out with the kids) in spite of all the external things that happen in all our lives (including the lives of the kids, too). It was very nice and the kids were very excited and happy to have been baptized.
I am becoming more and more convinced that Jeff Tweedy (of Wilco, for those who don't know) is a great musician. I have been becoming more and more hooked on Wilco's music, specifically after watching the documentary "I Am Trying to Break Your Heart" and the film "Sunken Treasure" in which Tweedy is filmed performing at solo acoustic shows in the PAC NW. It was very good. Go watch it. Now. But seriously, Wilco is amazing. I sometimes am slow at realizing things like this, and now that it is two and a half years after the fact that I saw them (with sieta ariba. . .who is not the opening band, right 7-Up?) I realize I may have missed out on greatness by being slightly off in my perception of the band that night. But I was so much older then...I'm younger than that now...
I am also convinced that Yo La Tengo is a good band.
And that I will see Son Volt when they come to town in August.
Bean: is it Yonder Mountain String Band that you love so much?
I need another tattoo more than I need a video game console. It's true. I eat nails for breakfast.
Hey Scott, Happy Easter, even though it is late. It sounds like the kids had a good Easter. I also heard that Grandma, Jo and Dave are going down there, which I am extremely jealous. You should have see grandma's face when she told me she gets to meet her new grandchildren, she is so excited.
ReplyDeleteI hope that you, Janine and the kids all have fun. A little heads up; you should be expecting a package within the next week or two. I haven't sent it yet, I just have to get to the post office, but work then having school after, and the post office closing at 6. I dont see myself getting there until at least Thursday. Slowly but surely right?
Anyway, well I am sure you are busy, so I will let you go. I love you all, and miss you dearly. Write sometime I would love to hear from you guys, but I do understand you are busy. Working 60 hour weeks or more. Talk to you guys later, hugs and kisses!!
Mandy
Yonder Mountain has been good to my friends and I. Listening to them reminds me of hanging out at the First Tap concerts at Moose's Tooth, drinking good beer and dancing with a bunch of hippies under the Alask midnight sun. I got to see Yonder Mountain once before but had to leave early on account of my hippy friend Chris sampling too many Moose's Tooth beverages. So Dave is taking me to see them again here in the land of ports. Yea!
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