March 27, 2016 - Easter Sunday
37 degrees/ foggy/ calm winds
Pentoga Road

Happy Easter to everyone. Easter Bunny and candy aside, this is a most joyous day where, for those who believe, their sins are forgiven and they will have ever lasting life. Amen and Amen.

Speaking of joyous, the annual Mighty Milligan Easter gathering convened on Saturday at nephew Garth's home in Iron Mountain. 





Sargie and I left early so we might swing through the car wash and after, fill the tank with gas.

I thought the car wash was a great place to snuggle a bit, but Sargie had other ideas... and parking wasn't one of them.

As usual, the pictures can say much more than words, so I'll let them tell the story.

The Easter Bunny visited and left eggs scattered all around the back yard. It was Grady's first egg hunt and he went at it like a pro.

Uncle Donnie's picking up some pointers

After the munchkins filled their bags, the combination of sunshine, warm air, and a huge yard, provided more than enough excuses to burn off some excess energy.





Meanwhile, back inside, the ladies were preparing a huge lunch, the center of which was the ham, one of the best I've eaten in many years.



Meeting in a narrow hallway, Auntie Nancy, potential star of stage and screen and known around the world for her JC Penny modeling photo shoots, paused long enough to share one of her rare, but famous, close-up poses.



She later said she would have included her hands, but they held a significant portion of Saturday's Easter dinner.

Grady and I spent some time together, mostly when he became tired and a bit whiney. Pawpaw raised him up on his lap and Grady quickly fell asleep... for over two hours. Pawpaw might have slumbered for forty-five minutes or so.

We arrived home last night with full bellies asking the common question of, "Why did I eat so much?" Needless to say, we didn't snack or eat any leftovers before bedtime.

Andy sent a picture of Ivy this morning.

It won't be long until those fingers will be replaced by jelly beans on Easter morning.

Yooper Brother Mark and Sheri, in Wyoming, visiting with Sarah, Curtis, and Isabella, sent this Easter greeting for Uncle Tom and Aunt Sargie from Isabella.



The poor girl took a header the other day causing a small cut and a black eye. 

I spent most the evening looking at plans to build a garden arbor and gate and believe I'll pattern mine similar to the one below.



I hope to begin assembly in the shop this week, then once the weather becomes suitable, will assemble it at the entrance to the garden.

I'm not certain what Sargie and I will do on this Easter Sunday. Whatever it is, I am sure it won't be too stressful.



With that being said, it's time to get the day started. After all, a man's work is never done.

So are the tales from Pentoga Road...