Today was a beautiful day...an Easter we'll always cherish. And I'm excited to share our festivities tomorrow :)
I'm so grateful for this holiday...it reminds us of our Savior's love for us. It's a day to celebrate His selfless sacrifice, and the miraculous events following. Today I was reminded numerous times that Christ's Atonement was not only for our sins, but for every physical pain, every loss, every heartbreak...He went through it all, so that we would never have to go through it alone. He is always there for us.
I am so grateful for Jesus Christ. He lives. I know He lives.
And because He rose on the third day, I know that death is not the end. No matter what happens to my sweet Adam, me, our beautiful Brooks, or our future children...we will be together forever.
Thursday night, Adam's sweet sister Mandy was so thoughtful and brought us dinner. (remember our kitchen is still MIA...)
We were able to enjoy a wonderful home-cooked meal of ravioli with grilled chicken, corn and peas, and herbed crusty bread. Thanks again for the DELICIOUS meal Mand!! We sure love you :)
Oh, and she brought us this taaaaaaaasty little tub of mango sorbet...I put two spoons in it for the picture...but let's be honest, I ate the whole thing all by myself. I'm sorry sweetheart! I'll get another one next week, just for you ;)
M E X I C A N:
Then on Friday night, we headed to a quant family-owned Mexican restaurant called Javier's. Our sweet friends have raved about this place...and it was muy delicioso!! And the people who worked there were SO kind! Brooks is always wanting to explore and run around...and as soon as he saw a worker bring out a broom and start sweeping, he was on her heels watching her every move. haha So another worker grabbed a tiny broom she has for her son who sometimes comes in, and let Brooks drag it around and "sweep" the rest of the time we were there. We'll be back for sure :)
And to have a well-rounded meal you've got to have ice cream right???...Adam's choice was good ol' Fat Boy ice cream bars :)
J I B B E R I S H:
Sorry my voice is so loud, but you may have to turn up your volume to hear Brooks :)
I caught this cute little video in the car before we grabbed some Burger King lunches for the painters at the house. I love my little talker!
(He's repeating, "happy" and "daddy" and "dee-duh"...yay for jibberish!)
It was a fun shoot! Aside from a couple melt downs (which Heidi and her assist were so sweet about) it was perfect :) She got some great shots in her studio, and then we headed to a fabulous park to have a little fun.
Our little man is one. (that's semi-old news, but I still can't believe it) And I'm so glad Heidi captured so many great photos of Brooks at this sweet, fun, personality-filled stage...
*stretch* The photo above makes me smile :)
Brooks LOVES playing peek a boo :)
Pictures above and below are SO Brooks :)
BLOCKS RULE.
I love my little naked jay bird.
That would be what we call a raisin face...poor little guy. He was obviously feeling a little overwhelmed ;)
Nothing that a good book and sweet ride can't fix :)
Then off to the park! Heidi introduced us to the Castle Park, an wonderful very unique park that's not too far from us! We'll be back for sure :)
Can you see his hair is all frizzy?? Yay for static! :)
Thank you again wonderful Heidi!! I cannot wait to get these printed!
