Easter Weekend Recap

The remaining of the weekend went well. Although, I was in MI since Monday and it just went by WAY too fast:-(

On Friday, I took my dad to therapy and then him, my sister and I went out to lunch. It was nice to spend the day with my dad, I don’t know the last time we were able to do that. Since my dad’s surgery he still can’t drive so everyone gets to pleasure of driving him around. But what really happens is; he is the best back seat driverJ I felt like I was 16 again with him in the car as he was telling me to switch lanes – I think he forgot that I lived in Detroit at one point and I am quite capable of drivingJ Friday night we went to the local watering holes (Oliveras and Gregorys). It was great seeing my friends. I realized I am a bad aunt and forgot Kimberlyn’s (Erin’s daughter) birthday. It was March 1. I usually always remember that stuff, I think with traveling, things have been a little crazy. I asked her if she had a good birthday and she said yes but, “I just wanted Aunt Staci and Aunt Andrea to come home” Of course, that made me feel horrible, I mean the girl is 7 years old. She is very smart though.

On Saturday Davin drove over from Detroit. The whole family went to Corner Landing and then Davin and I met Laurie and Cale at Gregrorys. I think he was surprised at how much Ionia had (i.e. Walmart, Taco Bell, Meijer, Walgreens, people with teeth :-)

On Sunday we went looking for our Easter eggs in the house. It is tradition in our family to find our Easter Egg and then once we find that my mom will give us the Easter Basket. So, we had a bunch of goodies in our basket – of course my mom always gets us more than she should. Davin even got a basket this year – although I had to look for his egg. Kiara decided to guard my basket and every time we would try to take it away she would growl and snap at us. She is too funny and a brat – must get that from her mom:-)

We went to Nana and Boppy’s around 1PM for Easter lunch. It was so great to see the whole family. The food, as always, was delicious. I am upset that I couldn’t bring anything back b/c I had to travel to ATL. (I managed to snag some homemade rice crispy treats though)
After finding our Easter basket at Nanas and after visiting with everyone for awhile – Davin and I left to go back to Detroit around 4PM. I really had a hard time leaving. I started crying when I had to say goodbye to Kiara. I know she is in good hands, I just miss her a lot but she has the best aunt in the world to take care of her. I am the only one in the family who doesn’t live in the same state so I always feel like I am leaving home – I just hate that feeling every time I leave. So, on the car ride home I was quiet and just didn’t want to talk but Davin helped me feel better – he is good about cheering me up and looking at the brightside/positive of things…which sometimes I can’t do.

Well, back to ATL this week. Davin took me to the airport this morning and it was tough to say goodbye –yet again. We haven’t made any plans to see each other again, so I think that is what sucks the most. Well, this week will be busy with work so hopefully it just goes by fast!