Oh what a difference a year can make........

Jeff and I went out for our 1st anniversary date tonight (thank you Brent and Sheri!) and we talked about all the changes we have had in the past year. The pictures above represent some of these changes.

I feel so blessed that I found a man who loves me and takes care of me. He is all I could ever ask for in a husband. I also feel so lucky to have Marcus bless our lives daily.

I am so thankful for this past year and all I have learned. I look forward to all the years ahead of us and all we will learn in the future. I know we can handle anything as long as Jeff and I stick together and keep our Heavenly Father in our lives.

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY JRB! I LOVE YOU!

April is here!

This has been a very exciting month for our little family. First, Marcus had his first Easter. We went out to Gilmer to be with the Bishops and had an excellent weekend, minus that Kiki and Beck got sick. Marcus enjoyed looking for Eggs while in his baby carrier. Jill didn't move too fast with Marcus on, but she was still able to find a "Golden Egg." Jeff also found a "Golden Egg" in the hunt.

Marcus's Easter outfit

Jeff helping Ava find eggs

Lola and Ava lovin' on Marcus

Coloring Eggs

Katherine found the first Golden Egg!

Marcus hunting eggs

Marcus's Easter present from Kiki and Pops

This past weekend, Grandma and Grandpa Dicks as well as Uncle Michael and Aunt Emily were able to come out to Texas for Marcus's blessing at church. It was great to see my family and have them spend time with Marcus. Marcus was blessed at church by Jeff and it was so great to have so many people who love him there. We missed Stephen, Natalie and Adam, but hopefully Marcus will get to meet them this summer.

Dad's first time seeing Marcus in person!

A lady whose husband works for Dad made these outfits for Marcus. I put him in all of them so Mom could take pictures back to Florida. This first one has a bee on the hat.

He wasn't so sure about this one.

He liked the blue one the best!

Grandma Jo playing with his feet

Uncle Michael, aka "The baby whisperer"

Erin and Jeannette

The Dicks Family that got to come to the blessing

The Hauth Family

The Bishops

Marcus's after blessing outfit from Kiki

Finally, I go back to work next Tuesday and am working two half days and one whole day. Marcus is going to go to daycare with his cousin Beck until the fall and we are very excited that Marcus will get to know his cousin better. I am going to miss spending everyday with my little man, but know he will be in good hands and will make my time with him even more special.