Levi's Baptism

We had a beautiful baptism service on Mother's Day for Levi at St. Mark.  Michael Miller did a great job of illustrating why we baptize our babies and how they confirm their faith in later years.  Levi and Gracie (and Blake) were perfect angels while we were up there.  

I had my eyes closed for the actual baptizing but I am sure it was perfect.  As we give our son to the Lord, I pray daily that, even though I know he will stray from time to time, that he always comes back to Jesus.

Levi could not believe what just happened but he didn't cry.  And yes, he is wearing an outfit with whales.  His cute outfit to match Gracie's was too small.  It was like trying to stuff an elephant into a mouse hole.  He is a big boy. 

Since it was Mother's Day, I also got some pretty flowers from my big girl.  (That she quickly took back and declared them to be her flowers)

St. Jude Trike a Thon

Gracie participated in the St. Jude Trike a Thon at her school.  She loved decorating her bike and showing off her helmet.  

Gracie and Blake did a patriotic theme for her bike.  It even involved red and blue twinkle lights.

The mass start

Sydney was a fast little rider.  She will drop her training wheels this summer.

Date with Gracie

G has been such an amazing big sister! She is kind and generous. Understanding and patient. But her mommy needed some Gracie time. So we went to Waffle House. It was such a fun morning. I love this girl. And she loves eggs and cheese.

Sweet Siblings

Gracie Meets Levi

Gracie has never been so excited about anything.  She finally gets to meet her baby brother!  After Blake and I had some time alone with Levi, Blake went to get our Gracie so she could see him before anyone else.  It was the most beautiful moment.  These photos don't need captions- you can see it all in her eyes.

Welcome to the World, Levi

Levi Nicholas Gill was born on 2/7 at 3:10pm.  He was 7lbs 9ozs and perfect.

Something about knowing that your family is about to change forever, is so sweet and so scary all at once.  I am grateful for the time Blake and I had to enjoy the experience together.

Blake was such an encouragement throughout the process.  We make a great team.  

I can truly say that he was the most beautiful thing in the world.  When Dr. Myers handed Levi to me, I was overcome with love and joy, and I wept at the blessing of being his mommy. 

Thank you God for this miracle

Snow 2013

Blake and Gracie had a blast playing in the snow!  It was certainly more snow than we anticipated.

Sweet Gracie could not tolerate the snow for long, she is not a fan of getting cold.