Easter Thoughts and Pictures

Easter Weekend was my last weekend to spend with Harper before I became "Working Mommy" and we made it count with lots of hugs and kisses. This week hasn't been the easiest- and it's only Tuesday, but I'm very thankful for Harper's preschool and her teachers. They are wonderful!

Thinking about Easter as a new mom really had me thinking about the True Easter Story. Not the Easter Bunny and candy, but the cross. I started thinking about it from God's perspective. I can't believe He gave His only son to die on the cross for us. I mean I could never give Harper up for anything and God sent His son here to earth knowing that He would suffer and die to save all of us. It reminds me of how great God is and how He is all powerful and can do anything- I mean He gave up His own son. It reminds me to have faith and trust in Him and that He has already made a place for me with Him. It reminds me that this life is fading and in this life there is suffering and pain, but His life is everlasting and full of joy where there is no pain or sorrow. It's funny how becoming a mother changes the way you think. I've always thought about Jesus at Easter- never God, until now when I can only begin to fathom about how hard it would be to give up your child.

Sims' Family Easter MorningAunt Kim and Harper outside Watermark Sunday morning. Aunt Kim saved the day because she had her camera. Our camera's battery was dead from all the pictures we take of her!

Aunt Elizabeth (Andrew in belly) and Uncle Steve.

Mommy and Harper Easter morning.

Daddy and Harper Easter morning.

Harper in her Easter dress. She had two Easter outfits, one dressy, and the other a play outfit that said, "some bunny loves me."

The paparazzi at Nana and Pop's house... We got so many cute pics!