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Not going to litter this blog with a bunch of text.  I love some of the pictures I managed to capture today.
Kevin and I had the pleasure of hosting an afternoon Easter gathering with my side of the family.
Brother Jason and wife Charissa + children live in Clive, 30ish minutes away.
Brother Mark came from Athabasca to join in the modest festivities, 3+ hours away.  (He came for the weekend.)
Ma and Pa Cappis were down in these parts anyway but will travel back to Entwistle tomorrow, 2+ hours North.
And Opa and Oma took part for a short while as well.


I ♥ these 2.


The nephews!
Cody (HAPPY 15 BIRTHDAY!), Ryan & Nick.


The nieces!
Gabby, Raegyn & Cayleigh.


Yikes, Jason...my...brother...and my brave sister-in-law Charissa.
We have yet to figure out what is wrong with him...


Uncle Mark giving his niece some loving.


Just because I love this one.  Nola's new favourite thing is sticking out her tongue...


And after all the cuddles and love...


And playing with cousins...


It was bed. bath. crash.


We're so fortunate to have our families.

You don't choose your family.  They are God's gift to you, as you are to them.
~Desmond Tutu

Happy Easter.

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