easter in salem

Lins and I are so greatful to the Mansons for making us a part of their family. Being 2500 miles from Hawaii, it's been a blessing to spend holidays with them 45 minutes away in Salem. Thank you Thomas and Elizabeth for the amazing hospitality!

Fresh cut spring flowers grown in their garden.

Lins and Michelle assembled a tantalizing easter candy trifle (alternating layers of chocolate cake, whip cream, and chocolate pudding with a mixture of chopped up candy).

We got to participate in going to mass and the annual Manson Egghunt. Thomas and Elizabeth hid 102 eggs all over the first floor of their house!!! Michelle and Lon absolutely dominated the rest of us. Lon demonstrated his couch leaping abilities, while we got a glimpse of Michelle's determination in it's most focused fast and furious form. :)