Easter

Well, after early church, we drove across the state (hey - great way to do Easter ... spend 4 or 5 hours driving!!) to visit Grandma and Grandpa. We went out for Easter dinner (lunch), which was really good. Then we went back to their house to exchange baskets, play Uno, and celebrate Clay's birthday. Quite sincerely, the driving wasn't too bad. I drove both ways and on the way there, all 3 guys just slept. It was sunny and beautiful and I enjoyed watching all the sherriffs hiding out along the highways (waiting to catch people speeding to church??). The way home was just as nice; we enjoyed the sunshine and enjoyed looking at places and changes along the back roads we drove.

I was surprised how much traffic there was on the way home; maybe people returning late from spring break. So there's a picture of Grandma and the boys out in the sunshine (although it was much colder there than at home ... never got out of the 40's). The boys were thrilled to receive anitque zippos from Grandpa in their baskets (they both collect them) and antique pocket watches.

I got a unique Easter basket ... smoked pork chops from Jack's! Those are my favorite type of pork and nothing can compare to Jack's Market. That is one thing I have missed sorely in GR ... FANTASTIC meats. I've tried just about everywhere anyone has recommended around here, but nothing comes even close to the quality and flavor (or price) of Jack's meats back in Saginaw. The smoked pork chops are about an inch thick, juicy, even if you cook them on the grill. The beef is always so tender you can cut it with a fork and amazingly flavorful ... and always at least $2 cheaper per pound than anything I've seen here. Even the roasts are more tender and flavorful. The chicken is also great there, as are homemade sausages of all types, lunch meats, etc. One thing our whole family loves is the round steak for making swiss steak because it has the bone in, which I can't find in GR. I always buy some extra bones to throw in as well, because we all love the marrow! I think I may have to make a run to Saginaw to go shopping at Jack's and stock up on meat!