Easter 2013

20130329_134642Easter 2013 had its ups and downs for sure. Earlier in the week Aunt Peg had to go to the Wyandotte hospital for a leg infection which was certainly a major “down”. However the arrival of a new member of the feline part of our family, a yellow cat named Cindy (short for Cinnamon), a couple great outings Easter weekend at East Side Mario’s, Screamers, and the pet store were certainly major “ups”. Michigan beating Florida Easter day to advance to its first final four in twenty years also was a major “up”!

James and his family would certainly like to thank all the family members who sent cards (and in James case, cash)! James seems to have a new interest with his gains each year. Last year it was Wii point cards, this year its Itune cards.

In case you are wondering why we took a picture of a green easter egg and a slice of ham, it was James idea. He wanted to finally try “Green Eggs and Ham”!

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Edited: March 31st, 2013

Easter 2012

Both James and his Mom were a little under the weather today, but besides that it was a great day. James had a great variety in his baskets this year including three books to read along with the standard candy and toys. I went and visited Peg and she had a small basket with candy for James, unfortunately James had to stay home with a slight cough, however You can see a picture of James holding the basket in the gallery. While visiting Peg she made a short video wishing everyone a Happy Easter (which I uploaded to Facebook).

Both James and Mary felt better as the day progressed.

What a weekend for the Tigers who won their first 3 games of the 2012 season. The first game was a 3-2 thriller with a walk off hit, the second a 10-0 victory, and the third featured 2 comebacks in their last at bats to win, a 3 run homer by Miguel Cabrera to tie it in the 9th and a 2 run homer by Alex Avila to win it in the 11th. After Avila’s walk off home run to win it the announcer said “Happy Easter Detroit”. (more…)

Edited: April 9th, 2012

Easter 2011

James had the week off before Easter and also the Monday after so he had a pretty long Spring break. The school also let them out at lunch time Friday to start vacation a little early and James went to his favorite restaurant – China Buffet – with Mom and Dad because he got good reviews at school. However his vacation started out a little rough with a spring snow shower that he decided to go out and shovel. Stuck inside all weekend we made do by creating a creepy magic show with Halloween props and had a lot of fun doing it.

Later we dyed eggs and ate them off during the week. James got new toys including a Batman play set and additional Lego’s that he had been asking for. The day before Easter James and his family went to visit Grandma and later went to Aunt Peg’s who treated James and his family to the China Buffet, James favorite restaurant. Mom went shopping at TJ Max and Aunt Peg went shopping at a grocery store so while waiting for them, Dad snapped a picture of James in the car with his Easter ears on. Mary got to see an Indy car while shopping, a promotion by Verizon that day.

Like Christmas, James stayed up late hoping to catch the Easter Bunny but he eventually fell asleep. The next morning it was obvious the Easter Bunny had been there because the living room was full of baskets with toys and candy.

Thanks to all and Happy Easter from James, Mom, and Dad. (more…)

Edited: April 24th, 2011

Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner – Easter 2010

There are certain places in the world where you know its spring because of a certain event. Perhaps you are familiar with the cherry blossoms in DC, the groundhog (and his shadow) in Pennsylvania, or spring training for baseball starting in Florida.

Well, you know it is spring around here when the ducks return to Tulane St. We have no idea why they stop here on their journey to their final destination, perhaps its the cuisine. This happened very early on a Sunday morning so James was still snoozing and missed all the fun. Mary gave each of the visitors a piece of bread and they had a grand ole time munching it down before continuing on their journey. (more…)

Edited: March 14th, 2010

Easter 2009

Easter sure is fun for James when he gets his Easter basket he’s about as happy as can be. This Easter we spent most of the time outdoors. James is learning the value of money and got a basketball piggy bank which works right into that theme. His main concern is quarters for the gumball and tattoo machines that we see when leaving restaurants and stores.
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Edited: April 27th, 2009

Easter 2008

We welcomed back a couple “pretty birds” since the first pretty bird died this year, a new pet is always a fun item to add to our Easter day. And yes, that is a guillotine in the picture, doesn’t everyone have one of these? We brought out the Huggum dolls for the event as well, they always add a little flavor to the atmosphere.
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Edited: April 20th, 2008

The Easter Basket

My name is Margaret Ann Kleiber I’m the oldest of three children of Charles and Loretta Kleiber. In 1960 my brother Chuckie J Kleiber was born. Our Dad on my brother’s first Christmaas said there will be no hanging of stockings, no Santa Clause, no Easter Bunny, no Halloween just here and now. (more…)

Edited: November 28th, 2007

Easter 2007

We really went all out this year, bringing out the dolls to celebrate with us. It was a multi holiday event with James in his Halloween costume and the Christmas Huggums dolls and everyone had fun. His relatives really went way out as well with the presents, there was even a little motorized motorcycle in this years gift list. Thanks to everyone who helped make this such a memorable experience and hopefully we can keep James from eating all the candy the first day.

The chocolate bunny is sort of a tradition in our household, our Aunt Louise once took us to a drive in and brought a chocolate bunny to eat. However she had kept it in the freezer and we could not cut the thing, even with a knife. It was a very funny experience and a great memory for us.

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Edited: April 21st, 2007

Easter 2006

This was James third Easter and he had so many different things to play with I think he got Easter confused with Christmas. A great time was had by all and the weather was so nice that James could go outside and play if he wanted to.

We had a mini Easter egg hunt for him, something we are always prepared to do but rarely due because the weather can be pretty unfriendly in Michigan even as late as April and May. However this year the weather delivered and James had his Easter egg hunt.

The picture with the Easter bunny was taken about a week or so before Easter at the Fairlane mall. It was taken after the Elmo meeting so as far as James was concerned the Easter bunny was anti-climatic. He wouldn’t be saying that if he knew who was bringing him his baskets and it sure ain’t Elmo but who am I to question the wisdom of a 2 year old.
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Edited: April 14th, 2006

Easter 2005

James didn’t really understand his first Easter being about 7 months old, but he sure made up for lost time this year. James got wonderful Easter gifts from his Aunts and had a blast opening up his Easter basket.

We also finished work on the Halloween display, just in time for Easter (you have to be related to me to understand that I think).

The weather was nice so we let him run around a bit out back, he is walking and running real good, but the back yard is so unlevel he keeps falling down. We’ll get some quotes on leveling it out professionally since I doubt I could do a project that big.
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Edited: April 30th, 2005