Landry's First Easter

Dear DD,

Today I got to celebrate my first Easter.  I went to church and learned about how much God loves us, and how He sent His one and only Son for us.  It was a fun day at church.  After church, Mommy and Daddy said I had to be in some pictures.  They gave me a basket with some eggs (the eggs had papers in them that said things like, "Mommy gets to give you a big kiss", "Daddy gets to give you a big hug", "Mommy gets to tickle you", etc.).  They also gave me a sand bucket and shovel with some fun things inside.  They told me they are planning to take me to the beach soon.  Have you ever been to Rockport, TX?  That's where they want to take me.

Here I am with my basket and sand bucket.

Mommy and Daddy are trying to show off my cute outfit.

I thought eggs were supposed to go in the basket!

Chillin' in my yard with my eggs.

No more pictures!

I love my Grammy.

Grandpa and Grandma love me and I love them!

Happy Easter, DD!

Did you do something special for Easter?

A Bluebonnet Adventure

Dear DD,

As a lifelong Texan, I've always looked forward to the day when I would take my children for their first bluebonnet pictures.  I took these last Tuesday out near Natural Bridge Caverns.  Landry was a trooper.  He looks like he's grumpy, but that's just because it was a bright sunny day.  I changed his outfits a few times, and he just relaxed and enjoyed looking around.  Here's what he had to say about his pictures:

"I'm wearing my Baylor Bears Jersey onesie.  Mommy and Daddy both graduated from Baylor University.
Do you like any sports teams?  We love the Bears, the San Antonio Spurs, and the Dallas Cowboys."

"Mama, it's really sunny out here!"

"Am I handsome?"

I'm getting kinda bored!

"Are we nearly through?"

"Guess I'll snack on my hand to pass the time."

"Can we please go home soon?"

"What's going on over there?"

"I'm hungry!"

This outing was the first time he really enjoyed the Bumbo seat (that blue chair).  He held himself up in it so well, and it helped me get some cute pictures.

Everywhere we go, people tell us how beautiful Landry is.  And he really is!  His eyes sparkle, he has the cutest smile and giggle (cousin Jacob made him giggle for the first time - adorable!), and his skin just glows.  He's very laid back (unless he's hungry), and the nursery workers at church love him.  They say he's so easy going and sweet.

Do y'all have bluebonnets in Del Rio this year?  Have you ever taken bluebonnet photos?

What Landry's Been Up To

Dear DD,

Laura told me you thought this blog would work out well for us to use to share photos and updates.  I'm so excited that you like the idea!  I have a lot of catching up to do, so this post will be a catch-all with a lot of pictures.

Went on his first picnic, to Landa Park in New Braunfels.

Helping Mommy with the laundry (while Jovie, the cat, looks on!)

Went to Concan, TX, and met his cousins and his aunt & uncle.  We went to the Frio River, but it was muy frio!  Landry put his toes in, but he didn't care for the cold water!

Hanging with cousin Jacob.  Jacob got Landry to giggle for the first time!

Chatting with cousin Cody.

Relaxing with cousin Ridgely.

All 3 cousins getting to know Landry (on St. Patrick's Day).

He's starting to hold his hands together!  It looks like he's praying!

He loves this activity mat.  He's very interested in music.  He loves it when we sing to him at home, loves the music at church, and loves to play this piano with his feet!

Dear DD,

Welcome to our special family blog.  We thought it would be great to have a place where we can easily share pictures and updates about our special boy!  Who, by the way, is helping me write this first post by snoring sweetly and leaning against my chest!  

You have been in my thoughts and prayers so often these last 7 weeks, but especially last night and this morning, as Brian and I wrote our first letter to you and prepared photos to send to Generations on your behalf.  I'm so overjoyed that you have chosen us to parent your baby, yet I ache for you as you grieve. Please know that we love you for what you have done, and we will tell Landry how much you love him!