This morning was so comfy to sleep in, I was almost late for church. Simply picked on a white polo tee and headed to church. The church was packed! It reminds me of KL Wesley Methodist Church in which I used to go when I was in Malaysia. We had to sit outside of the church if we were late. But here in Good News wasn't so bad. At least we just filled the sanctuary.
It was a family service, so I sat with the Martin juniors. I sat by Noah and Elijah. Through the service Noah was sticking real close to my arm, I guess the a/c was too strong. I wore shorts, I felt the chill too!
After the service the 13-and-below went for a Egg Hunt around the church. Chaos! The 0- through 13's were running (the one who can't run, the parents are running) all around to grab candies and plastic eggs that were laying at every corner possible. There were prize slips in the plastic eggs. Eden redeemed a gift package full of candies. Oh, this was the only time I see so many candies, candies and candies, after Halloween. Elijah gave me Starburst, bubble gum eggs and Skittles.
After some running here and there in the front yard and Frisbee, I was invited to meal with the Martin's seniors. Dave's parents had prepared a delicious dinner (lunch, actually) for six hungry souls. So, I had a really stomach-filling meal over some good-old-family-memories of the Martin's. They were saying how the kids did funny things when they were young. I felt kind of content in their conversation as I have experienced those with my brothers too. The kids watched Star Wars on the computer after the meal. I took the chance for a quick rest on the couch, I was really sleepy.
Then, Joe, Dave's dad, suggested to bring us to the park for kitting. So all the boys, plus Eden, oh and Maggie the dog, marched down the neighborhood, to the open field nearby. Actually, the older ones are more interested with the kites, the juniors were playing around the playground. I helped walk Maggie sometimes. I spent most of the time there with the kids in the sand.
We spent about an hour or two at the park before we headed home. Maggie marked her territory along the way. And she pooped too. I was really impressed how the kids were so responsible to pick up those p's, with plastic bags indeed. Noah is only 10. Eden who walked the dog is only 8. But they knew how to take care of Maggie. I was impressed by that.
And so we reached home and rested a little. The kids still have school off tomorrow by I have classes in session. So, Dave gave me a ride back to the campus. He also lent me a big container for my packing. I have to start packing my stuffs as there's only 30 plus days left before I'm going back to Malaysia this summer.
So, there goes a good Easter day! I really appreciate what Dave have done. I felt good when I am around the family. I feel warm.
OK, back to school. One big test coming on Wednesday! I really hope the remaining of the semester will go easy on me. I think I will cut down the amount of reporting from now till finals. I need time for myself. Alright, peeps, hope you had fun this Easter, blessed Easter to you all!