An Inspiring Short Film

You will definitely need a few tissues for this video. I have never heard this story/analogy before but it sure is very inspiring. Thanks Chris for passing it on;

After watching the video I couldn't help but think how well it illustrates how hard it would've been for Heavenly Father to send His Son to this earth to suffer for our sins and to die for us. This film gave me a greater appreciation and love not only for Jesus Christ who suffered for our sins and died for us, but for our Heavenly Father who actually sacrificed His Son. I think having a child really put it into perspective for me and it just really hit me how much of a sacrifice that was for our Heavenly Father. I know Heavenly Father loves us. I know that Jesus Christ loves us. All of the creations around us are proof that Heavenly Father loves us. I am so grateful for my Savior, especially around this Easter time, for being the Example that we need to follow and for making it possible to live with our families again.

HAPPY EASTER!

Happy Easter everyone! We hope everyone has enjoyed their Easter as we have. It is such a wonderful time to remember our Savior and what He has done for us.

Easter morning we woke up Noel so she could go on an "Easter Egg Hunt". We ended up doing all of the hunting because she hoarded the candy in her hands. She didn't quite understand that the basket was hers and that you collect all of the goodies and put them in the basket. It was funny.

The night before we colored Easter Eggs while Noel decorated some with stickers.

My handsome hubby.

Morgan trying to teach Noel to put her goodies in the basket.

In the evening we went over to Morgan's parents house for a wonderful turkey dinner and visited with his parents, uncle, grandparents, and a close family friend. Noel received a few Easter baskets later in the evening from her grandparents and her great-grandparents. Thanks for loving our daughter so much guys;)

Mikey's Homecoming

My brother Mikey returned home from his 2 year mission for the church, a month ago. He served his mission in the Mexico Guadalajara East Mission. It was neat to hear all of his experiences throughout his mission through his emails but hearing them in person was the best. What a great example Mikey is to me and to all of us.

So all of the family came into town and we had a blast. There have been a few new additions to the family since Mikey left on his mission. Our little Noel, my nephew Henry and Chris's wonderful wife Kareena. It didn't take Mikey long to get acquainted with each of them. I know, there are a lot of pictures but I couldn't resist. ENJOY!

The banner holders.

The waiting game.

HERE HE COMES!
What a wonderful reunion.


Noel gave him a kiss.
The family with Mikey.
The whole gang who came to see Mikey, family and friends.
We all went to In n' Out on the way home. Yummmmy!




Mikey sportin' his onesie.
Noel dancing around outside.

My nephew, Charlie.
My nephew, Adam.
Noel went in the spa.




Hanging with Grandpa...
...and Charlie.

Easter Photo Shoot

Last weekend we took pictures of Noel at our friends property. It is so beautiful there! Thanks Audrey and Mark! Thank you Mary and Gary for Noel's beautiful Easter dress. She looks darling in it. I think we may want to go again with another cute dress as well. We had too much fun with this last photo shoot. ENJOY ALL THE PICTURES Y'ALL!






















When I am feeding Noel sometimes she poses like this. It's too cute!