Easter Greetings from Texas.
This Easter we were treated to a new experience. Our next door neighbours Mary Alice and Albert invited us to their family gathering on Easter Saturday. Their Mexican culture is very family oriented and we were warmly welcomed by their family and friends. The children are the centre of attention and the "Big Event" of the day is the assault on the giant Pinada which swings high in the air and each child is encouraged to take a large bat and try to split it open. Once this happens the children scurry for the candy which is inside the rabbit.
The parents spend a great deal of time and money putting the event together. It is done in two parts and this shows mums and dads getting stage 2 - the Easter Egg hunt, up and running.
The children have great fun with the confetti filled eggs and really get a kick out of smashing these brightly coloured eggs over their mates and the adults.
Then it is the time for the adults who are all armed with bags as they race to get the prized eggs.
Ross did not escape the confetti shower.
On Easter Sunday we spent time with our Texas family and Liz and Dave hosted a very nice brunch.
Brendan, Liz and Theresa enjoyed a quite moment to chat.
While the boys Dennis,Steve, Dave, Justin and Patrick watched the football.
We hope that you have a peaceful Easter.
Best wishes,
Bev and Ross
