Jungle Java

For play group the other day we went to a indoor play place (perfect for a rainy day). It was fun to watch all the kiddos cruise around the play area.

Timmy, Ashlyn, Evelyn, Brooklynn, and Max

I was able to get some fun pictures of Brookie playing.





This last week Brooklynn has completely preferred walking over crawling. When she starts walking really fast her whole body stiffens and her arms go straight out. She looks like a mummy. She seriously cracks us up!

Playing Catch

Recently we found out that Brooklynn loves balls! She got this ball for easter. We love our little 1 year old. Everyday is truly an adventure as she learns more and more about the world around her.

"It's your birthday, shout HOORAY!"

I've had one of the primary's song stuck in my head all week, since the primary sang it to me on Sunday. Well, once again I had another awesome birthday (March 30th). I think this is the first birthday I actually feel semi old. This was confirmed when one of my sisters asked me how old I was, when I replied 25, she said, "DANG, your old!" Ha ha! Once upon a time, probably when I was 19, 20 I remember thinking 25 was old. But now that I am 25 I feel as young as ever! As I look back at all the birthday celebrations it mostly revolved around the food. Food really does bring people together:)! My big birthday gift that I got from Derek is a tent (which I picked out). I can't wait to use it. Anyone up for some camping?


Sunday night the day before my actual birthday Derek made me cherry cheesecake...YUM!!!

Usually Derek goes running before I do, and then he gets home I rush out the door. The night before he wanted to hang up the birthday banner but I said no because we didn't have any string. When I came in from my run I was surprised to see the banner hanging up, and a big breakfast made (since I know we didn't have all that food). Well, instead of going on a run he went to the store. What a guy! For lunch my visiting teachers did a lunch party. They decorated and even had party favors. Awesome idea!

I never thought going out to eat before I had a kid was that exciting, oh how times have changed! Now I love going out to eat, not having to cook for a night, and just enjoying the meal. What a treat. We went to this steak house called Carsons. Since it was my birthday we got 50% off our ticket and a free dessert...a sweet deal.

My friends took Shana and I to the "Chocolate House" to celebrate our birthdays. Chocolate and girl friends always makes for a fun night.

Thanks everyone for the phone calls, cards, birthday messages! I really do have the greatest family and friends. That's one of the things I look forward most about my birthday is being able to talk to my family and friends.

Brooklynn Walking