Everyday Miracles

Aunt Marci took Gabe on a birthday yesterday and he had the time of his life // arcade, dog park, art park, and Marvel Universe Live!

We didn't go away for spring break, but I'm not sad about it either.

We found this treasure in a most unlikely place // proof that silver linings exist.

Never gets old.

Another country party on the best street ever. Ever.

A beautiful night in the neighborhood.

Ari and I went on a mommy daughter date today. Of course, this means we rode the bumper cars repeatedly. Girl after my own heart.

No date would be complete without dessert.

Sushi date with my other best girlfriend // I could tell she didn't love the shrimp tempura roll, but she pretended to because she's awesome // she loved the spicy tuna though!

First full mani pedi for this beauty.

Trampoline dodgeball and boba date with this awesome little man // I have to admit that I was surprised by his dodgeball skills // and yes, I played from start to finish too.

St. Patrick's Day green smoothies got me mad props from my crew this morning!

Blue suede shoes.

Sunday dinner.

She loves animals...

Attempting to use up last year's frozen peaches before this year's overtake our lives // peach pies, peach lemonade, and peach smoothies are on the menu.

Gabe & Ari’s Baptism

Gabe and Ari decided to be baptized members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on April 11, 2015.  We were joined in witnessing and celebrating this milestone event by several of our closest family friends and family members.  I will always remember… the feeling of excitement – the “buzz” – in the air that day.  Ari’s squeals of glee at watching her brother get baptized and anticipating the moment when her time would come.  The love and support we felt from the people who attended.  Gabe and Ari’s happiness.  The heartbreaking beauty of their Aunt Chantelle’s musical number. 

I felt the spirit that day within the walls of a church, and I must admit, that I am the type who usually feels the spirit in places where there are no walls of any kind.  It was kind of a perfect morning.

  

On Ari:  Dress // Zara

On Gabe:  Shirt // Gap, Pants // Gap, Tie // The Children’s Place

 

On Ari: shoes // Salt Water Sandals, dress // Zara