Brookes blessing

Brooke was blessed by her daddy on Sunday, March 1, 2009. It was such a beautiful experience. She had lots of support from family and friends for her big day and Ryan gave her a wonderful blessing. Of course she looked like an absolute angel (as you can see below!). After church we had a great party and the yummiest dinner. Ryan did dutch oven potatoes and chicken and it was delicious! But, I think the chocolate fountain was the biggest hit. Just about everybody left with a little chocolate down the front of them! :) We love you Brookie and congratulations on your special day!

Sleeping beauty the morning of her big day...

Her "attire"...

Picture time before church...

The biggest hit of the party!

Brooke slept through her entire party, but at least she *almost* had a smile on her face! :)

Are you freaking kidding me?!

Remember my last post about how Tyler goes missing for a while and I find him sleeping?! (Those *were* the good ol' days!) Today I was up in my room holding Brooke and talking to Jason on the phone. I had even thought to myself, "wonder if Tyler fell asleep, can't hear him", then I heard him playing downstairs so I *thought* all was well. UNTIL....he came up to my room and said "ah oh mom". I looked up and about freaking died! Tyler's face, neck, ears and hands were covered in blue marker. It was all I could do to not start laughing, but I was in shock. He has never done that. I'm dying and I'm narrating to Jason (who I'm sure got a kick out of all of it!) So.....I take pics first (of course) and then clean him up. THEN....I go downstairs to make sure nothing else is blue and I find he has colored the dining chairs, dining table, back door AND the mirror next to the door. OMG. Luckily, he used a dry erase marker. However, it will not come off the door and I can still see faint blue streaks on the table. Just a few pics of some of the damages. ***Now, quit laughing and feel bad for me!!!!**** Oh, the joys of motherhood!