Easter Weekend

This Easter celebration was much different than any other that I have experienced. I spent all day Saturday with Tyler and his family and then Easter Sunday Tyler came over to my grandma’s house then back to Tyler’s family.

            For the first time I was with not just my family for the holiday, but with two loving and fantastic families. On Saturday, I drove to Port to meet up with Tyler and his family so we could go over to Tyler’s cousins’ house for the family gathering. We dyed and colored eggs, played Apples to Apples, ate together and celebrated Tyler’s cousin, Cassi’s birthday. The food was definitely the best part because it was something that I had never tried before, but actually ended up liking it. We had tortilla soup, tangas, which is a tortilla circle with sour cream, cheese and spicy chicken on it, and tamales and for dessert, a coconut-lemon cake. I thought it was so cool how I clicked with his family so well. I felt like I have been part of the family for years.

            On Easter Sunday, Tyler came over to my grandma’s house in Howards Grove. He walked into the door and my grandma greeted him with a handshake and a hug. It was so odd because she usually does not warm up to people that easily. I introduced him to my aunt and her boyfriend and my cousin and he was so cheery and charming. I was not sure what he would think because his family is big and loud and my family is tiny and not as talkative. I love my family, but sometimes I wish that they were more talkative. I really liked how Tyler got along with everyone and as we ate it was just like he was with us since the beginning.

            This experience was a test of our relationship in a way and I think that it made us stronger. Sharing in both Easters I gained an in on his family and he learned what my family is all about. I have a feeling that we will have many more holidays together and I really can’t wait to see what the future holds for us!