Blessing Day

Cole blessed Brooklyn on Saturday the 28th. It was such a special day for our family and for Brooklyn. Cole gave her the most beautiful blessing and I am so proud of him and the example he is to me and all around him. Bishop Wilker and Janice were there among much of my family. Unfortunately Cole's family couldn't make it. Camron is out of town working in Missouri and Dan has to have surgery tomorrow on his neck. But we want everyone to know how much we appreciate all of their support and can't wait to see everyone when we go through the temple next month.

Cabelas

We took a little family outing and went to Cabelas to show Brooklyn the fish and all of the animals. We got there just in time for the Cabelas staff members to start feeding the fish so they were all really rambunctious. Brooklyn loved the fish and kept trying to grab them through the glass. It was so much fun to watch her get excited and she loved the atmosphere of Cabelas. There was definitely a lot to keep her entertained. She loved seeing all the animals and LOVED, LOVED, LOVED the stuffed moose that she could sit on.

Kissin' Cousins...

Ryan, Sara, and Bodee came to Grace on Sunday for a little visit. We put Brooklyn in her jumper and Bodee kept running over to give her hugs and kisses. They are so cute together and Brooklyn loves her cousins. She was kicking and jumping trying to follow Bodee as he'd run past her and giggle. Bodee also decided he needed to help her jump. He'd grab the straps and lift her and let her fall. Both of them had a great weekend and we can't wait until we can see them again.

Yesterday Cole was ordained to the office of an elder at church. It was such an amazing day. My dad gave him the most amazing blessing and I know that if we have faith, everything is going to be okay. I am so glad that Cole holds the priesthood and is able to bless Brooklyn. We haven't set a date yet but are ironing out the details so all our family can come. I don't want to get all preachy, but if you believe something is true, follow it with all your heart and be an example to those around you. I know I'm the last person to be giving such advice but I believe it to be true and am working on being a better example to those that I love and truly enjoy having as my family and friends.

Sew Much Fun

With Sheila Hamp's help I was able to finish getting Brooklyn's blessing dress sewn. I think it turned out pretty dang cute and I am excited to embark on more sewing projects. I really enjoyed seeing the dress come together and actually be something that she can wear.

Mmmm...Rice Cereal

Brooklyn got her first taste of rice cereal and I think she liked playing with the spoon more than she actually liked the cereal.