Happy Birthday, Kate!

Katelyn's first birthday was Wednesday. We had a family party. I can't even say a little family party because when both sides of our family get together, it isn't little anymore! It's so fun to have grandparents, great-grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins from the Vanderbeek and Hillman sides together! I decided to try making little duck cupcakes for the event. I got better as I went along, but they're not great. Then, I had a vision of a little duck on a Katelyn-size lake. Again, my vision and my creation are not the same! But, it was fun to try and hopefully someday my visions and creations will match. For now, it's a work in progress! Most importantly, we are blessed to have an adorable, healthy and happy little girl. We love Kate so much!

Payton aka Fashionista

Payton loves to dress up. She goes through spurts: princess, fairy, bride, ballerina, etc. Right now she is... well, I don't know what she is! But, she needs hair accessories- lots of hair accessories to complete the look she's going for.

Easter Weekend

We had an awesome Easter Weekend! Our weekend was really focused on the gospel of Jesus Christ. A boy in Sydney's class at school has been taking the discussions at our house. He decided to be baptized on Saturday. He asked Brian to perform the baptism. It was a wonderful experience for our family. We've enjoyed having the missionaries teach in our home. And, it was great to see our prayers answered. Then, on Sunday we attended church and spent the day with family.
All week we've been trying to remind the girls that Easter is not about the Eggs and the Bunny, but about the life and sacrifice and resurrection of our Savior. Sydney gets it, and I think Payton has it in her head for at least a while!