Life Lately

How in the world is it already April 23? The last few weeks have been filled with such deep sorrow, I feel like I've been in such a fog. When you "do life" with people who are going through horrible suffering, you go through that suffering too. So I just haven't felt like it's been necessary or even appropriate to write posts about Harper. Sure, there have been some funny moments and good times together as a family, but I just haven't been up to writing. And honestly, I am still not there. My heart still aches all day long for Mare. I flew to Little Rock last Tuesday for her mom's funeral, and then I went to the beautiful memorial service for the 3 Grandle girls on Saturday. So, yes, she buried her mom and babies all in one week. Every time I think about that, I am filled with shock and disbelief. No person should have to deal with all of that in one lifetime, let alone a week. Yet, Mare and Reid were the most perfect picture of strength on Saturday. I still don't know how they held it together. She has posted about the service, so go read her words... she's such a gifted writer! She also posted pictures of sweet Olivia! Oh my word, get ready... she couldn't be any cuter! In fact, when I showed Harper the pictures today, she said, "Oh momma, she is just so cute!" I love Harper's heart and love for Olivia. Really, it's for all 4 Grandle girls. She continues to ask about them all, in fact, she wanted to see pictures of the other 3. I know it will take time for her to fully understand, but she will tell you that they are in Heaven with Jesus. Last night, her prayer was so precious for Olivia. You could tell that she had listened well to our prayers for her, including different things like "protect her", prayers to get "stronger", and to get "helfy (healthy) every day". These 2 will be such a great friends! We love you, Olivia!!! You may not know it yet, but you seriously have the greatest parents in the world!!!

Happy Easter!

Our Easter weekend was spent here in Dallas...just the 3 of us! We went to an egg hunt on Saturday morning that was much more successful than the neighborhood hunt! They had a bunch of games and activities too...Harper had a blast! Sunday, she opened her Easter basket and then dyed eggs. We enjoyed brunch at a fairly new restaurant in our area and then came home to get lunch ready! We had a couple from our small group over and we enjoyed steaks and twice baked potatoes! It was delicious! Our day ended with going to church...we go in the evenings.

If you've been to my friend Mare's blog then you know she had her babies on Friday. They are such little fighters. It just made having any kind of celebration feel off. So, I don't know...I've just felt like I'm in a bit of a fog. But, we did have a nice day together as family...here are a few pictures!


Excited about her day


She got an Easter egg painted on her face


She decorated a cookie with pink icing and sprinkles...of course!


She got a bunch of eggs this time!


Making a bracelet


Participating in a bunny sack hop!


She didn't drop her egg during the egg walk


We didn't think she'd be able to climb this by herself...obviously we were wrong!


Super excited about her Easter basket!


Harper and her dyed eggs


Wearing her Easter dress before heading to church!


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Neighborhood Egg Hunt

On Saturday, our neighborhood association hosted an Easter egg hunt. The actual hunting of eggs lasted about 90 seconds! We were in the 0-3 section and several parents forgot it was for children...so Harper only got 3 eggs! We consoled her by telling her she'll have her own egg hunt next weekend, and that put a smile on her face...especially when we confirmed that candy will be in the eggs!


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