Apr 28, 2011

Easter...


I was so excited for our
first Easter
As A LiTtLe FaMiLy.

Our first big holiday where I wasn't extremely sad.
(not having our own little family always was most difficult on holidays)



I was so happy!
We are PaReNtS!
We got to spend the holiday with our little baby Zellie.




I am amazed as I look back on how I was feeling last Easter
as to how I feel now.
A complete difference.
I feel like a new person.
I'm the happiest I have ever been.
I have a stronger testimony of trials and the Savior's love.

Zellie's first trip to church was on Easter.
A special day for us on so many levels.

Mr. Kris, insisted Zellie be kept snug in her car seat,
Safe, sitting between us during the meeting.
He was afraid if we had her out,
someone would want to hold her
and...
she would be past along
to infected people of who know what kind of sickness!
ha ha
I love that SuPeR DaD.
He is the cutest.
The best Dad ever!
I'm SeRiOuS!

I tried not to get to emotional as I sat through the passing of the Sacrament.
I felt so grateful for the Atonement.
For the Gospel and it's guidance in my life.
For Our Savior, whom carried me through some of my darkest moments.
He forgave me for my anger towards him.
Allowed me to break then be put back together.
Now, He has given me the gift of being a Mother.
Blessed me.
I know He loves me.

I loved that I was at church with my little family.
I loved that I had a baby who was
making the sweetest little noises as I listened to the speakers.
I loved that I had my eternal companion there as well
holding my hand.

I love my life.
I loved Zellie's first Easter.
I love my Savior.
I love my
FaMiLy!

Kris and Mooly
(that is what she likes to be called now. Maley+Moo=Mooly)
HA HA


The best Dad ever!


Mr. Mark Robert Shockley

Mari and Mom with the cutest baby EVER!


McKayla being funny as always.


Mars and Dad

Ayden and Z

Wyatt and Z

Ayden, Tuck and Sam finding eggs


Peter, Wyatt, Annie, Jane, Makenzie, Butters and Jess

Tara and Tyler

WhAt A FuN EaStEr!

5 comments:

Deena K said...

So happy you get to feel what it is like being a mom! You are so cute~ Miss you guys!!

Caleb and Marci said...

I love her sitting in that basket. So cute... and I feel like I should say how happy I am that you enjoyed church, mostly the part about being able to hear the speakers... enjoy it while you can. :-) I came out of Easter Sacrament meeting sweating from wrestling a squirmy, noisy, and loud laughing Wyatt. Go kiss that baby again, they change too fast.

Ady said...

Happy Mother's Day, MiRanda! What a sweet day it will be! xoxo

Jenn said...

Such sweet pictures of you guys and Zellie. You guys are the perfect little family. Sounds like Easter was so fun and I hope you have a wonderful Mother's Day !!!

Kan said...

Yeah... I've never had that moment at church. Lol (One of the blessings from going through what you did.) I'm happy you had such a fun Easter! You really do have an amazing family :)