Easter in Knoxville


We went back to Knoxville this year to have Easter Sunday with Grandma and Grandpa. 
Grandma spoiled us with her amazing cooking and hospitality... and always with those Easter baskets filled with the best of the best candy.
Aunt Wendy spoiled us with her fabulous sugar cookies... with all new shapes and decorations for Easter. 


The weather was perfect ... starting to see the many signs of spring


Even Grandpa was smiling...

Moments in life we will cherish for years...

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