Easter outfit, age three

Me at age three, waiting to go to Easter Dinner with my grandparents. I loved the outfit. I really loved the Mary Janes! Back then, 47 years ago, Easter meant grandparents, Easter Basket (loved that!) Easter Egg Hunts (Hated those) and a ham dinner.

I am grateful that though it took another forty years from that moment on the swing, I eventually came to understand - and love- the true meaning of Easter.

Peeps tableau 2008

Shepeeperds at the birth of Jesus.

This Sunday is Easter Sunday. Jesus rose from the dead, walked on the earth 40 days preaching and teaching, and then ascended to heaven so that the Holy Spirit could descend and fill all the believers! Very cool.

Other (better) Peeps dioramas. My favorite is #10, "Rosslyn Metro Station, Friday 5 p.m."

PeepsTown springs up

In a strange case, reported here for the first time, a town sprang up overnight. Last night, apparently whilst the local residents were busy with their schooling and farming and doing and then sleeping, the squat and oddly yellow residents of the County’s newest village, named “PeepsTown” moved in.

It is not known what industry the residents will undertake, nor whether they are church going folks. One rumor has it that they are Baptists, but that they baptize by fire rather than water, fearing the liquid would melt them into an undesirable goo. One can always spot the baptized Peeps due to their crusty caramel exterior and their peaceful demeanor.

They are especially active around Easter, particularly enjoying to surprise little children when they awaken Easter morning to find their little baskets. One must admit to their yellowy cuteness as they hide in happy glee under the strings of plastic grass, knowing that delightful children’s squeals will soon commence.

However, this is the first time the Peeps have banded together to form their own town. The Mayor has been called to help settle the minds and hearts of apprehensive residents as to whether this new development is an addition to the neighborhood or a threat. The Mayor has said that if the development is deemed an addition he will lobby to have the water line extended.