a month of family

Really, is April almost over already? I was talking with some ladies the other day and they mentioned how their kids were taking finals or getting ready for graduation and I couldn't believe it was already almost time for school to be out for summer. The past month has been a busy, yet fun one. It was a month of "family". We (well technically, gracie & I) spent a week in IL after Easter and then we had Seth's sister and her family come for a weekend and then my parents came for the weekend.

I'll update with photos:

Illinois- it was fun to introduce Gracie to friends that hadn't met her yet as well as spend quality time with family. I was able to be there when my newest nephew, Creed Taylor, was born- which was amazing. Seth and I attended a Weekend to Remember marriage conference in Normal and left Gracie over night for the first time (for two nights!!).

                                    Uncle Chad teaching Gracie early to have a love for music

                  For some reason this picture just cracks me up, the way gracie is just sitting there by herself with grandpa

                    Watching seth build a snowman for gracie...look at all that snow, haha.

Grandpa and gracie with her first snowman

                                          One of my absolutely favorite pictures!

                               In honor of Grandma K....the fancy butter :)

We got to see Jeff for a few short, sweet hours

                                                       Darling pic of Aunt Bets & Maggy

                                         Gracie's first Easter basket from G&G Braker

                                                Love this sweet buddy, Rio

                                                    Grandma Braker & Gracie :)

                                         Aunt Jackie- just a few days before Creed was born!

                                                       Love this guy and this girl.

                                                          Grammie & Grandpa Weber

                                     such a sweet moment between grammie & gracie

                                                    Family picture on Easter!!

All dressed up for church on Easter Sunday!

                                        Helping to hold her bottle!

                                                                My little Easter bunny :)

Great Grandpa Weber and Gracie...I love watching his joy when he sees his great grandkids

Uncle Seth holding Creed for the first time!

Seth brought me some treats for the weekend to remember!

                                                    We love you baby girl!

3 generations!

Zimmermans- Jake, Betsy, Dayne & Maggy came to Arkansas for the first time! We were so excited for their visit and to spend time with them. We went to an outdoor playground downtown that has tunnels in the ground and all sorts of adventurous things a 4 year old would love. We "swam" in the hot tub- since, according to Maggy, it isn't a vacation unless you can go swimming :). We broke out the old Nintendo- yes, the original. Took them to a couple of our favorite restaurants, went to Pinnacle State Park playground and Betsy and I even got to do some shopping without our kiddos. We had a great weekend and loved every minute of their visit!

                                                       Maggy helping feed Gracie her bottle :)

                                Outside park at the riverfront...it was a beautiful day!

                                                Love these guys!!

                                                   Uncle Jake loving on Gracie

                                            haha, love this picture...like brother, like sister :)

                                                            LOVE those smiles!!

                                             Dayne is such a a good, big cousin!

                        Maggy loved playing with Gracie's things with her "gracie" baby dolls

My parents- we always love when they come to visit. We just love the good, quality time we get to have conversations or try out some activity. Plus, I just love to watch them play with Gracie, it's something truly beautiful. She found her voice when they were here, so she was "talking" a ton which we all soaked up. We went garage sale-ing and to their favorite bookstore and out to our favorite barbecue place here. We took Gracie on a couple walks and a hike and went to the usual frozen yogurt spot. I will say, goodbyes still break my heart and this one was no exception.

                                          She slept while we went garage sale-ing!!!

Grammie getting her some gracie time!

Trying out the exercise bouncer for the first time, she LOVED it!

Going on a hike, proud papa!

Our hiking buddies!

Love this face.

LOVE.

Now we are plugging away at making our decision for what is next....i'm sure there will be a blog on this soon...it's an emotional roller-coaster.