The Zoo!

Last Saturday we went to the Zoo!

It was a beautiful day and the perfect way to spend the day after Russell's big test. {little side note: Russ took the Professional Engineering exam, its a crazy hard test he spent months and hours upon hours studying for, and then spent 8 hours taking and doesn't find out the results till July.}

We met Auntie KK at a MAX station and road the MAX to the Zoo since we figured parking would be nuts. And it was, because little did we know it was Packy the Elephants 50th Birthday on top of being a sunny day.

Blake was a little unsure about the big "choo-choo" that was coming down toward us but enjoyed the ride once we were on it.

This was Blake's third time to the zoo. We went once last summer, when we was barely walking and then we went to Zoo Lights this winter. This trip was so different then the previous two. Blake was so much more interested in the animals and loved walking and holding our hands. It was so much fun! He loved waving to all the animals and would say "bye!" as we walked away. If we lived closer we would totally have a season pass.

Waving to Packy the Birthday Boy

We even got to enjoy some of Packy's Birthday cake!

Family picture with the crazy face boy

Auntie KK, B and Russ

Blake and Auntie KK

He seemed like such a big boy walking and holding our hands

Lions and Hippos!

Waving to the Giraffe

On our way out of the park Blake discovered his shadow! It was pretty cute to watch him try to figure out where it was coming from and if he turned away from it he couldn't see it.

After the Zoo Blake spent the rest of the afternoon with Auntie KK and Russ and I went on a date!

It was the perfect way to spend the-Saturday-after-a-huge-test.

{Another little side note... today I'm 19 weeks!! Hard to believe I'm almost half way and in a week and a half and we find out if this baby is a boy or girl, I can't wait!}

Easter 2012

Easter Sunday was a beautiful sunny day! The sunshine was a welcomed change from all the rain we have been getting. 

This was our third Easter spent at our home. Although we love our family and going to Medford, its kind of nice to have a holiday at home without the business that traveling brings.

Sunday morning we woke up made a yummy breakfast of egg casserole and homemade cinnamon rolls and then headed off to church. Oh, and B had fun seeing what the Easter Bunny brought him and what his grandparents got him!

 This would be the face he gives me when I ask him to smile.

He found candy in the eggs and quickly opened it and put it in his mouth! I had to stop him to get the wrapper off.

After church we headed over to the Hammagren's.

Like I said above... the weather was beautiful! So after nap time we walked over to the park.

Best buds!!

After the park we had a yummy Easter dinner. 

And a cake to celebrate that 

HE IS RISEN!!

Hope you had a Happy Easter!!

Alive!

Last night at our home group, we were reminded that the reason we celebrate Easter is not only because Jesus died, but more importantly because He rose again! I came across this song today and have been listening to it on repeat {it's the KLove free music download song, you can get it free here :) did I mention it's free?!!}. 

The words of this song are exactly what we were reminded of last night. 

This music video is totally worth the 5 minutes :)

Alive

by Natalie Grant

Who but You

Could breathe and leave a trail of galaxies 
And dream of me?
What kind of Love 
Is writing my story until the end 
With Mercy's pen?
Only You
What kind of king 
Would choose to wear a crown that bleeds and scars 
To win my heart?
What kind of Love 
Tells me I'm the reason He can't stay 
Inside the grave?
You. Is it You? 
Standing here before my eyes
Every part of my heart cries

Alive! Alive! 
Look what Mercy's overcome
Death has lost and Love has won
Alive! Alive! Hallelujah, Risen Lord
The only One I fall before
I am His because He is alive.

Who could speak
And send the demons back from where they came 
With just one Name?
What other heart 
Would let itself be broken every time until He healed mine?
You. Only You 
Could turn my darkness into dawn
Running right into Your armsAlive! Alive! 
Look what Mercy's overcome
Death has lost and Love has won
Alive! Alive! Hallelujah, Risen Lord
The only One I fall before
I am His because He is alive.
Emmanuel, the promised King 
The baby who made angels sing
Son of Man who walked with us
Healing, breathing in our dust
The author of all history
The answer to all mysteries
The Lamb of God who rolled away
The stone in front of every grave

Alive! Alive! Look what Mercy's overcome
Death has lost and Love has won
Alive! I am His because He is alive.
Alive!

{Then the angel spoke to the women. "Don't be afraid!" he said. "I know you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He isn't here! He is risen from the dead, just as he said would happen. Come, see where his body was lying. And now, go quickly and tell his disciples that he has risen from the dead, and he is going ahead of you to Galilee. You will see him there. Remember what I have told you." Matthew 28:5-7}

HE IS ALIVE! 

16 weeks!

I am now 16 weeks pregnant! This pregnancy seems to be going by fast. Maybe it's because I have a toddler to chase after on top of working and everything else! 

I finally took a picture this weekend. 

In the last few days I've really began to show. I had to give in and break out the stretchy waisted-band pants. {When I was pregnant with B I couldn't wait to start wearing maternity clothes this time around I wasn't so excited, but now I'm much more comfortable!} 

Other then being tired, I have felt pretty good so far. I felt some flutters for the first time about a week ago! I love that!