Easter

We had a very nice Easter this past weekend. We enjoyed time in Pierre attending church and eating out with our family. Church was the definite highlight. Our pastor delivered a wonderful message on the meaning of Easter. During his message I reflected on the extraordinary sacrifice God made for mankind. I look at Mae and cannot begin to imagine (or even want to imagine) sacrificing her life. God gave up His one and only son so that we can have eternal life. There is no greater gift than this that He has given to all of us. I hold this truth close to my heart and pray that those reading this will also. I hope you too had a wonderful Easter. God is so good!

Spring, Where Are You?

These pictures are a result of TOO MUCH TIME INSIDE and Momma trying her very best to entertain Mae (what baby or kid wouldn't love to climb in a box??)! Spring where are you??? We would like to experience some fresh air and the beauty of green grass. We are going stir crazy. Please come to us soon. Thank you.

Oh How Lucky

What a fun, fun, FUN week it has been! Grandmomma and Buddy came to South Dakota and we couldn't be more excited that they came to see us.Mae loves her Buddy...Mae loves her Grandmomma....Mae loves hanging out with them- (this picture cracks me up). It has been such a fun week and as always, saying goodbye was tough. Although, I would have to say my parents left at the perfect time. Look what arrived a day later... Don't you just love snow in the middle of April?
We look forward to our visit to Birmingham at the end of May. Until then, Grandmomma and Buddy, we miss you already and love you.

Eight Months

Mae turned eight months old this week. Let's stop time now and just keep it this way forever more. What a fun age this is for Mae. She is becoming more independent, has a great sleep schedule, laughs a ton, and loves going places and meeting new people. What a huge blessing she is! Happy eight months to my baby girl!

Friends for Life

Today I was going through all of the pictures I have taken of Mae since she has arrived trying to organize and plan for her baby book. As I was looking I came across so many of Mae and her Cousin Abigail. Mae is so lucky to have two cousins her same age (Henry, our favorite cousin to visit on vacation and Abigail, our favorite cousin to have near home). Since birth, Mae and Abigail have had many photo ops and many play dates. It has been so fun to watch them grow together.This picture was taken in the hospital the day after Mae was born.I think this picture was when Mae was 1 month and Abigail was around 4 months.Crying together. Is it bad that this is my all time favorite picture?!Smiling together...Christmas time. Most recent picture of the two.

These girls together can melt hearts with their cuteness and charm. I predict trouble in the future...