It is a Good Friday

What a gorgeous Good Friday we've had! I can hardly believe that we're preparing for the Easter weekend in the 80's and shorts! Since Jason had the day off of work, and I only worked in the morning, we headed over to Reed's Lake with the boat after Hannah and I woke up from our naps. Unfortunately, a lot of other people had the same idea and it was an absolute zoo. In fact, the boat launch was so busy that we didn't even end up putting the boat in. Although I'm sure he was disappointed, Jason was a very good sport about it.

Instead of boating, then, we jumped to plan B. We took the boat home, and then headed downtown to a community Easter egg hunt. Again, thanks to the weather, it was a madhouse, but we rather enjoyed just walking around and didn't mind the crowds at all. I'm not exactly sure where or how they "hid" the eggs b/c we got there right when it started but didn't find a single egg. However, we did get a free capri sun, so it was all good.

Hannah burning off some energy running up and down a small hill near all the action.


I had to capture the evidence of her in shorts on April 2! Seems like it's more typical to have to wear winter coats over our Easter dresses.


Hannah spotted the Easter bunny, and was intially very excited. However, she then spotted the Easter gorilla walking around behind him and she suddenly became very hesitant. I can't say I blame her. The guy just looked scary!


Although we didn't find any Easter eggs of our own, one nice little girl gave Hannah 2 of hers. Hannah was very excited to open them up to discover the treasures inside.
After we'd had enough of the Easter egg excitement, we wandered downtown trying to find someplace kid-friendly to eat. Not an easy task, as most of the venues are more geared toward the adult crowd. We ended up eating at the BOB, which worked out perfectly. Still early enough to have the place pretty much to ourselves and also capitalize on the happy hour specials :-)

We just couldn't let this summer-like night pass by without enjoying a classic summer treat. We made our very first trip to the Double Dip Depot on our way home, where Hannah and I shared a turtle sundae. Note to self for next time: If I'm going to share with a 2-year old, don't order a sundae with nuts! I had to watch her every bite like a hawk so that she wouldn't accidentally choke on a pecan. Ah, live and learn.

I am so thankful for the time that we got to spend together today. I'm also thankful for the One who died on a cross for me 2000 years ago so that I can really know what love is all about. I love Hannah more than I could ever imagine loving anyone. Being a parent, I have so much more appreciation of how much God must love me to send his son to die for me. I could not sacrifie Hannah for a world of people who'd turned away from me, and yet Christ did it all for us. Love unimagineable, all for us...