Saturday, April 11, 2009

New Hope

Happy Easter everyone.  As I have been talking to the girls about Easter and what it means (FYI it doesn't mean candy, hunting for eggs or plastic grass --although those are lots of fun) but instead about the hope of Easter.  I hope you all have a wonderful Easter and are filled with new hope.

This week has been very busy for us.  And lots of pictures to share, but I want to share just a couple from today...I'm too tired to really sort through all of them.

Today we went to the zoo.  Laurelei was so happy, excited and interested in everything she saw.  It brought that warm fuzzy feeling all over me to watch her, to see the zoo through her eyes.  She was thrilled with everything.  She touched a snake, several times, she couldn't leave that exhibit, the birds thrilled her as well to no end, and the multiple viewing spots for the lions brought her new joy with each one.  Here is a picture I got while she was at the lion exhibit. 
 
It is wonderful to watch your child to be so happy.  She was excited to see each animal, and would have stayed longer at each one if we had let her.  I am so glad we got a membership.  She and I will be returning lots I'm sure.
And here is the best animal shot I got all day.  
 
Kjetil was awake for the whole trip, and enjoyed it as well.  CJ on the other hand, rushed from animal to animal and not nearly as interested in the exhibits.  The zoo is a wonderful size, lots to see and not too spread out. 
John leaves tomorrow morning and we are planning a quiet Easter, most likely not making it to the sunrise service, but we will attend a service.  Easter is a holiday that is really nice to spend with extended family, and we miss you all, this year we will enjoy each other, without distraction, something much needed in our house right now.

1 comment:

skyesgirl2 said...

it was just 6 long years ago we spend Easter with you and your family in Iowa! What a memory we'll never forget!! Oh, how we miss you!