Easter

We had a great first Easter as a family of three! I made waffles for breakfast, afterwards Clay took a nap, and then we went for a walk around the neighborhood. Later in the afternoon, we went to Barbara and Peter's house for egg decorating, Easter basket opening, and a wonderful dinner. Thanks Barbara and Peter for the delicious meal and the awesome Easter baskets. Or, should I be thanking the Easter Bunny for our Easter baskets.......?

Nana (my mom) made Clay an adorable smocked outfit of Humpty Dumpty which I thought was perfect for Easter - you know, because of the "eggs" - and I thought he looked adorable in it! Thanks Mom for spending so much time and energy making this outfit for Clay. (I think we succeeded in keeping it stain-free for his next set of pictures...) I love it and I know Clay does too! (Even though you can't tell by his expressions in these pictures.)

This Easter was really special because around the Easter holiday last year, I found out I was pregnant. I remember how exciting, frightening, and joyful those first few weeks were for me. In the midst of my tumultuous emotions, I focused on what Easter meant to me as a Christian and what it meant to me as a celebration of "new life". I'm so thankful for the new life that arrived in November. The new life who celebrated this special holiday while wearing a Humpty Dumpty outfit.