Spring Break Destin Ends: Easter in Memphis

We had not planned to be out of town on the Sabbath, and did our best to dress nicely for church. I fortunately had Easter dresses and shirts for the children and they sported them with rubber flip flops. Aaron and I wore the nicest things we'd packed which were, at best, mismatched but clean. At least the children were adorable. 

Church in Memphis was quite an experience. The ward choir had put together an Easter pageant of sorts that we won't soon forget. It was definitely a day for the books. 

The drive home was very pleasant. Everyone chipped in for 20 minutes and we had the car totally unpacked in record time. The funniest discovery was the last duffel bag, though. The clean clothes did NOT smell clean, and the removal of each item released a foul odor into the room. I finally dumped the bag and discovered a Baggie is saved seashells from our first walk on the beach, nearly a week before. Problem is, the shells had been closed clam shapes and been homes to living things at the time of their collection. I am alive to tell you that rotting shellfish is one of the worst odors I've ever known. It took some serious chemical intervention to de-stink all of Aaron's clothes! Good times! (Gag)