Easter Sunday

Happy Easter!

We have had a lovely day.  Our day started early this morning with a bright Easter sunrise streaming through our windows.  We wanted to go to the early mass at 8am, so for once, I was the one waking Abby up for the day.  There is just nothing sweeter than a sleeping baby, is there?

We all got up and got dressed and headed to church.  Normally we go to the 10am service - which is FULL of families and children.  We love that service for that very reason.  But today we went to the earlier one which had very few babies - or kids in general.  It was still nearly standing room only, but Abby was surrounded by about 20 little old ladies who could not keep their eyes off her.  Every time I turned around, one of the ladies on the pew behind us was holding her hand or stroking her head.  In some circumstances, this might have bothered me - but this time it didn't.  They were being so gentle and you could tell that she was bringing them much happiness. 
The church service was nice - I always love the festive nature of Easter.  They bring out the trumpets and the big swooping Easter hymns.  It's good stuff.  After the service, we took a moment to snap a few Easter pictures.  Abby wasn't really in the mood to smile, but she was so well behaved during church that we didn't push it too hard. 




There was one other baby in church that looked about like Abby's size and was also bald.  I went up to them afterwards and asked how old she was - they said she was 4 months.  I asked them her name - Katherine "with a K"  How funny is that? 
After church we came home and opened some Easter treats from Papa & Ouma.  Abby even got her daddy some Obama fridge fun. ;-)



All too soon, Kelly and then Kyra had to leave to go catch their respective flights home.  It was really great having them up here. Family is important.  After the girls were well on their way, Kyle and I packed up the child and some food and headed over to Jon & Stephanie's house for a nice Easter lunch with friends.  It was all very tasty and we were thankful for the company.  Friends are important. 
This is Abigail's first Easter - and my first Easter as a "real" mom.  I mentioned it previously, but I wanted to note again how having a child makes you see things a little differently.  I can't wait to color Easter eggs with Abs one day - but I also can't wait to teach her all the true meanings of Easter.  She's such a little tabula rasa.  On days like today, it hits home a little more that this parenting gig is a pretty big deal.  We're responsible for teaching her the things that will shape her life.  I look forward to it very much - but it's still a pretty big task, y'know?
Abigail, I promise that your father and I will always do our best to teach you well.  We will do our best to lead by example and to explain the important lessons in life as well as show them to you - every day.  We love you very much, thank you for making our lives more complete. 
Happy First Easter, sweetheart.