Sunday, April 12, 2009

Happy Easter!!

Rebecca celebrated her first Easter today. She started her day very early...up at 6:30 am! Then she wasn't too happy about nursery at church. Mary had to go down part way through the sermon. Rebecca crashed on the way home and after she nursed continued to nap for a bit at home. Hopefully she'll take a long afternoon nap. Sundays are always tough...especially when they start so early. Nevertheless it is a wonderful day. A day to celebrate our risen Lord!

Rebecca wore one of her new dresses...she has 4! We are very blessed. Mommy bought 2 (although technically Grandma Voogt bought one of them since we got it in place of the spring jacket she had given Rebecca that we had to return). And Grandma Holleboom couldn't resist buying her a couple as well :) We tried to get a good picture this morning...but that's tough with a little girl on the go. Maybe we'll try again later today or next Sunday.


Less than a week until Rebecca turns 1! We can't believe it. We'll be celebrating as a family on Friday with cake and gifts. Then we'll go out Saturday afternoon...GR Children's Museum, Frederick Meijer Gardens, John Ball Zoo or a park...depending on the weather and how late Rebecca naps. Any of them will be so much fun now that Rebecca can walk. She's doing so well, and now she walks around outside in her real shoes. Mary will be chasing after her before we know it.
Rebecca is still working on her molars. We think they are making good progress. But still plenty of chewing and struggles with nursing. If you click on the top picture you can see one of the lower molars...those things are big!

Surprise Visit


We had a last minute visit with Grandpa and Grandma Holleboom, Uncle Dan and Great Grandpa and Great Grandma Van yesterday. We went to Arnie's for dinner. It was nice to see them. It had been almost 2 months! Rebecca showed them how well she can walk :) And she cuddled with both Grandma and Great Grandma. Rebecca got a beautiful new dress and sweater from Grandma Holleboom. Now she has 4 new dresses! She's set for the whole summer :)









We also did a little shopping yesterday afternoon. Justin needed new shoes to go with his suits. And Rebecca needed some summer hats. It was fun to get out for a bit.