Samara's First Birthday!

Samara at her second birthday party.


Samara and Grandpa Archie.


Samara Lilly and Great Grandma Lilly.

Samara at her first birthday party, asking, 'What, I get dirty when I eat?'

Our messy birthday girl.

Mara opening some gifts.

What is inside there?

Mara and Grandma Judy.

Mara and her first stop at McDonald's in the big girl chair. No, she didn't get to eat any McDonald's. I tend to be very strict on her food. =)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! YOU ARE THE BEST PRESENT WE COULD HAVE EVER WISHED FOR, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!

Easter

HE IS RISEN! HE IS RISEN INDEED!


Easter is one of my favorite times of year because it makes me again appreciate what our Savior has done for us. His hellish death and miraculous resurrection. Thank you Jesus!


This year went went to MN to celebrate Easter and Samara's first birthday, the day after Easter. I can't believe she is 1!! Sure has been an amazing, up and down year! Anyway, less talk, more pics and videos, so here you go!



Trav, Mara and the bunny ears.



Samara at church in her new outfit, courtesy of my friend Jaime (Thank you!).



Samara playing with her Easter Daisy.



Mara playing with her toys while waiting for church to be done (she was a little loud for church today. Guess she likes to worship longer than everyone else!).



Mara in front of the flower garden at the church I went to when I was younger.

Bobsledding (or something like that)

Life is always an adventure at our house (see below):



Trav getting ready for his ride.



The bobsled.



The cheering crowd.



I almost wet myself laughing at this. Sad thing is, at the end, Mara is crying because she got scared and wondered what happened to daddy. Also, Trav kinda hurt his hand on the landing. In all, though, it was a good run. I give it a 9 for style and 8 for technique.

An Absolute Doll!

Mobility at last!

Here is my little Twins player!!!

Samara has mastered pulling herself to standing with the couch's help. Oh No!

Here is Samara on her first bike ride! I thought it was fun, not sure what Mara's problem was =)

Finally...

Trav got everything squared away and we can bring you some pics and videos.

This grouping is Mara experiencing her new bike helmut.

VICTORY!

Samara in her baby backpack for our upcoming trip to the Smokies.

Samara making pretty pictures for Great Grandma Lilly's Birthday.

Mommy and Mara

Daddy and Mara on the last sledding day of the year (we hope?!?!)