More Easter celebrations... with little sister, Kate!

While I loved celebrating Easter early with hundred of children at the Easter egg hunt, there were two children in my life that I wanted to be sure had more candy and eggs than they knew what to do with. While visiting family in Columbia, I was able to visit with my Miss Missouri little sister, Kate Linnemeyer, and her little brother, Ben. As I've mentioned before, Kate has grown up before my eyes over the past four years. She has changed so much, grown so much, and matured so much. But not having seen him for 2 years, Ben took me by surprise. So much so that when he and Kate's grandmother (whom I had never met) answered the door, I assumed I had knocked on the wrong house!! Kara and Scott, Kate and Ben's parents, are more than blessed to have such gorgeous and wonderful children.

I had a wonderful time playing with my two good friends while sharing the Easter baskets and candy that I had brought them as well as what they were doing in school and extracurricularly. Kate had finished her first year playing basketball, had her first softball game this past weekend, will have her dance recital next weekend, and she will be starting golf this summer. So excited to see what she does with all her talents! She did share her dream career: Kate would love to be a fashion designer. She promised that after she designs a yellow and black outfit for her mother, she will design one for me. :-) Overall, it was a wonderful visit and I cherished catching up with her and Ben.

Don't you love the necklace she made me!