Just returned late last night from a little weekend trip to visit DH's 82 year old granny, as is our annual easter custom. She lives in a tiny house in a small town, about 5 hours away in another state. My in-laws drive there too from where they live, so between all of us we really fill up her little place -- but we always have a nice time. It's relaxing (and inexpensive), because there really isn't all that much to do there but watch TV, take walks, drives, and go to the park. We did all go out to eat once at a buffet restaurant in town, but were treated to that by DH's parents. Otherwise, we watched TV, took a walk, a drive, and went to the park. And aside from gas, spent no money (I did have miscellaneous easter basket goodies to give the kids that I'd picked up here and there in previous weeks).

For entertainment, DH packed up and brought along our DVD player to hook up, so 'Nana' could watch our copy of 'Return of the King' (which we did yesterday). She'd seen the previous two 'Lord of the Ring' movies with us, and really enjoys watching them.....