Easter 2017

We kept it simple this Easter and decided to go on a family hike. 

There are lots of fun little trails in Austin!

And you know, I think we needed a simple weekend. 

We found this beautiful little waterfall with blue/green water (yes in Texas!), and decided to get our feet wet! 

Jake is pretty excited to explore! 

Hey baby boy!!! Whatcha think you're doing?

My big babies! Sometimes, actually all the time- it's the little things in life that are the very best. Blue Texas skies, spring flowers, little waterfalls, and lots of little feet in the water...

Sisters. Beautiful beautiful sisters. They make my Mama bear heart roar!!! 

And this boy... my first baby boy love! He fills my heart like no one else can! What is it about baby boys?!? 

Maggie Ila- she collects things. All the things. Rocks, leaves, even dirt! haha! And I love her in her overalls. :) 

I just love all these little feet we've created. 

Baby Jake's Blessing

I remember this day. I HAD to get pictures of baby Jake in his blessing outfit before he grew out of them! It was a rainy day but I just HAD to go take pictures! 
Oh my baby Jake... these pictures make my heart burst.

Hey there Jake!!!

That little baby gaze... 

Oh I love him... they grow so fast. 

With the older kids I remember rejoicing in new things they'd do and yearn for new things they'd learn. Now, I just cry. STOP GROWING. It's ridiculous. Just pathetic. I've turned into my Mom and my Nana... a bawling mess.
I understand now Mom.

The greatest accomplishment, the thing I love being most of all is a Momma. 
His Momma... 

Beautiful Boy

And this is my favorite picture of them all! 
THAT EXPRESSION.
I want to gobble him up.

hahaha!
That one long baby hair on the top of his head!!! My heart!

You know you're cute don't ya Jake?

I feel like sunshine is just pouring out of him in this picture--- the light of my life! My baby!!!
I just treasure these pictures.