I realize the day is over, but Easter lasted longer for me this year. It has something to do with almost everything having more meaning to us, and while Easter has always meant a lot to me, this year, it meant even more.
Isn’t it funny how simple it is to focus on people & what they think of you & why they think what they do & what you could be doing differently or better or…
when really, all that matters is that Day.
While we still had egg hunt fun, we shifted the focus of our celebration, much like we did this Christmas.
It was a beautiful weekend, and we spent the days outside and brimming full with happy.
And yes, we went to an egg hunt in a cemetery.
It was only mildly strange.
Mostly, I was focused on the fact that my little ones didn’t seem so little anymore.
They were doing big things like finding the golden egg.
And hauling off quite a loot to take home.
Both little pairs of eyes finally gave out from all the smiling into the sun.
“Mo-um!”
And I quote.
Again, with the grown-up-ness.
I mean, is he 14?
Note to me 30 years from now: NEVER forget the most adorable moments of the day…Ava running around in her slip with the sun in her hair.
And her finding a couple of empty eggs.
Her expression says it all.
Sweet. 🙂
So lovely to see a family doing the simple things in life. I remember when we lived in England having an Easter egg hunt in our garden amongst the heather. Special times. Grandma joined in and we had to remind her that the eggs were for the children. She had a lovely time gathering in all the booty!!
This made me cry. Seriously. My daughters are grown and married and I think about “days gone by” a lot these days. That last picture of Ava reminded me of my little girls…when they were little. Always cherish every day!
**Your blog is so nice and I look forward to your new posts. God bless you.
Your children are beautiful, Shaunna. I know I don’t need to say enjoy and treasure. 🙂
Lovely post, pictures and children!
Such sweet memories being made 🙂 Thanks for sharing the beautfiul photos!
Can I ask what kind of camera you use. It photographs beautiful clear pictures of your children.
Hey Jodi! I have a Canon 7D, but do shoot strictly in manual mode and edit in Photoshop, too. Hope that helps!!
🙂
shaunna