A-B-C

Gabby has taken quite a liking to the alphabet. She can say all the letters (mostly in French), although "W" (pronounced "du-bluh-vey") is shortened to "du" and "Y" has always been "yo-yo" (thanks to the photos that go with the letters). Everywhere we go, she looks out the car window and shouts out letters she sees or finds letters around the store, etc. I am not sure where her excitement for the alphabet came from, but we are happy to go along with it. Now that she has the letters almost down, she is working on numbers and is doing pretty well at 1-10. Below is a video of her reading the alphabet that I promised the grandparents. It's not perfect, but we think it's pretty cute for a 17-month-old. :)

Jason Top 10

4 years ago today, I made the two best decisions of my life - to wear white shoes before Memorial Day and to marry my amazing husband. I actually can't believe that it has only been 4 years, it seems like sooo much longer (I mean that in the best way, Babe). I even had to count the years again today to be sure. Life before Jason seems like a book I read a long time ago - enchanting but inconsequential.

In reflecting on this anniversary, I decided I would share my 10 favorite things about Jason:

1. His maturity.

2. His humility.

3. His ability to eat under any circumstances.

(Yes that is a whole bagel in his mouth.)

4. His ability to handle pressure without breaking a sweat.

5. The refreshing smell of his armpits when we hug.

6. His willingness to risk his life for me, even if it is just to make sure I get a roasted marshmallow for the evening.

7. His respect for me at all times.

8. His talent for getting something on his shirt at least once a day, even if a bird delivers it from above.

9. His manly physique.

10. His dreams of being a star.

(I realize that I somehow managed to take the video below sideways, but it is still worth posting. Check out those swinging hips!)

Thanks, Sweetheart, for everything. Especially for not checking this blog often enough to know that I am posting these pics! Happy Anniversary!

Easter Festivities

Gabby had a very exciting Easter weekend. On Saturday, she was invited to an Easter egg hunt and lunch at a friend's home. It took her several eggs before she realized that she was supposed to find the eggs and put them in her little basket, but once she figured it out, there was no stopping her.

Discovering another egg, but enjoying the flowers simultaneously.

The competition is on.

Sweet victory.

On Sunday, some friends had us over for a yummy Easter breakfast. Gabby and her friend, Tori, had a great time playing together and having another mini Easter egg hunt. They became so good at sharing that they kept putting their eggs in each others' baskets. Apparently Tori was better at this because somehow Gabby managed to come home with a lot more eggs than half!

We also watched General Conference and taught Gabby a little bit about Jesus Christ and what Easter is really about. (Jesus is one of Gabby's favorite words and I hope that with the frequency that she points out His picture everywhere and shouts His name, it isn't considered in vain...). :)

By the end of the weekend, Gabby decided she is a big fan of Easter!