April 20

I distinctly remember hearing about the Columbine in high school. I was a little nervous to go to school ... it was scary to think that other humans, let alone teenagers, could be responsible for such an act of terror.

I've been thinking even more about Columbine this year because I am reading Wally Lambs' The Hour I First Believed. I love his writing. She's Come Undone vies for the prestigious title of my favorite book. But this one has been a little hard to get through.

As my sweet little girl sleeps peacefully in the room across the hall, it's hard for me to want to go to such a dark place ... especially since his book is based on a such a terrible, recent event.

Today, I am thinking of Columbine—of the students, teachers and staff members who lived through the tragedy—of the parents and loved ones of victims, who both died and survived—of the community and the nation that asked, what happened?

Easter

I'm a few weeks late, but Easter was a pretty nice, low key weekend. We went to Indiana on Good Friday and it proved to be a big day for Emma! That morning, while we were still at home, she started sitting up by herself! I was so surprised ... and she just kept doing it! Later that evening at my parent's house, she pulled herself into a standing position!

She also got to meet her cousins for the first time that night! It was so sweet watching the three of them play together. Emma loves watching other children, so she was in heaven. Saturday was very laid back. We mostly just hung around, ate and watched basetball.

On Sunday, I got up early to shower. Emma wasn't happy. She had slept with me on a cot, so I woke up Denny to watch her, but she cried and just wanted me. :) That felt pretty good!

We made it to church just a little late, but we weren't all able to sit together. I know my mom was disppointed, so when she went up for communion, I had Denny hand Emma to her. I think that did the trick. After church, we had a late breakfast, my mom's family came over. Denny and I also snuck outside to hide eggs for Bobby and Riley. It was fun watching them gather them. They are so adorable!! I will post pictures soon!

This was the first Easter without my Grandma. It was a lot sadder than I anticipated, but I know she's in a much better place. It reaffirmed what an amazing woman she was ... everyone sat around and reminisced about her for a while.

Easter Sunday also fell on Denny's 28th birthday this year. I wanted to surprise him with something from Emma, but I couldn't come up with anything. I really hope he wasn't too disappointed.