Happy Easter
Posted by Missy Roberts at 9:22 PM About Jake
Happy Easter Jacob! Today was your first Easter Sunday. Jacob, Mommy and Daddy went to church this morning and saw all the other little children dressed in their Easter best. Jacob was wearing a khaki Winnie the Pooh Short overall outfit. Daddy got Jacob dressed this morning during their male bonding time. While in church waiting for service to begin, mommy noticed that Jacob's onesie was on backwards:) Daddy thought the buttons to the onesie were supposed to go in the front when they are really supposed to be in the back. How cute is that! We'll give daddy lots of points for dressing his darling little son, and we know that he is still learning (as we both are!). After church, we went home and Jacob got his Easter basket while we waited for Grandma and Grandpa to arrive so we could all caravan to Nani and Papa's house where we met the rest of the family for Easter lunch. We had a great time there. Jacob got two more baskets there. One from Uncle RJ and Auntie Sonnia and another from Nani and Papa. Later when Grandnina (Auntie Yolie) arrived she and Annissa brought him a cute talking stuffed chick. Jacob loved all of his gifts! Thanks to everyone! Today wasn't a beautiful day weather wise, but it was a glorious day celebrating that our Savior is ALIVE!
Yesterday, Jacob went to Downtown Disney and California Adventure for the first time. We met daddy's friend from work there for lunch at House of Blues and then we all went into the park. It was a chilly day, so Jacob spent most of the time in the stroller bundled up. Daddy got him a cool hat and mittens from the disney store so he was ready to take on the cool weather. He must of been pretty warm and comfortable because most of the time he slept (when he wasn't eating). Disney has a great place for mommies to feed their babies, so mommy was able to feed Jacob out of the chill of the day in a nice warm room with a rocking chair while daddy went on some fun rides with his friend and his son. We spent a few hours at the park and then headed home in time for Jacob's last feeding. He was wiped out and had a good night's rest.
On another note. Tonight after getting home from our Easter celebration Bill and I watched "Pursuit of Happyness." Wow, what a powerful movie. I spent most of the time crying because this man in the movie was struggling to make ends meet and provide for his son. The whole time I was watching the movie I was thinking about how blessed we are to have all that we have. Not only has the Lord provided us with what we need, he has gone well beyond that. I think a lot of times I take what I have for granted, as I think most people do. This movie really made me reflect on what is really important in life and to thank God for what he has given us. Everynight before I lay Jacob down to sleep I say a prayer with him thanking god for him and asking Him to watch over Jacob and to keep him healthy, safe and happy. I also ask God to help Bill and me raise him to be a strong Christian, who loves the Lord and to allow for us to provide for him. Tonight, as I lay Jacob down to sleep I said that same prayer with tears in my eyes, thanking God for all that he has given us. I thanked God that Bill has a job that has allowed us the gift of me staying home with our baby to watch over him and love him all day long. I know not many moms are able to stay home with their babies and I thank God for making it possible for me to be home with Jacob. It is also such a blessing to have Bill able to work from home most days. Yes, he is working, but he is also able to spend his lunch time with his family and be with Jacob and I pray that he will also be able to experience every milestone Jacob achieves. It was so wonderful the other day to have both of us there when he rolled over for the first time. I know it sounds silly to say that we both watched our baby roll over, I mean really in the big scheme of things it's not that big of a deal, but it was beautiful knowing that we were all there, our family, experiencing it together. When I look at the life we have we are truly blessed in so many ways. Yes, we have a beautiful home and "toys" that we really don't need, but more importantly we have family and friends that love us and most importantly, we have the Lord Jesus Christ who died for us and rose again, just as He said He would. So, again, thank you God for blessing our family in so many ways. I pray that you continue to bless our family. So until next time...Mommy and Daddy love you Jacob! Happy Easter!