Happy 8th Anniversary to US

Today is our 8th anniversary..wow, how time flies, but I will be honest, it feels like we have been married much longer than that! We dated for 4 years before we got married, so I guess we actually have been together for 12 years, now that is more like it. We have been thru alot in those years together. We have suffered a house fire, lost a child, seen all of Brad's grandparents pass away but then be able to have another beautiful child in Emma Karen. Life is good for us though and we have been blessed in so many ways. We have a house, cars, food everyday and clothing, a wonderful family who loves us, amazing friends and an amazing church family at Trinity. Through the good and the bad we have always made it because we love each other, and love is not always an easy thing to keep going. Brad is my best friend and I look forward to the many years we have ahead with one another.

Spring is Coming...FINALLY!!!!

Ok, so I have made it clear that I hate winter! I can not stand the snow, the ice, the freezing cold, the rain, the no sunshine..really..how can you like it? I think it is so depressing! So, this past weekend, we actually were able to see the sun and it was like 40, I felt like it was a heat wave!! Of course there was still snow on the ground, but the beginning of spring was in the air. Emma could not wait to get out! We went for walks, she rode her Dora trike and of course I had to buy her the first tball set! I think she really has potential, she was hitting the ball pretty good...that put a big smile on mommy's face of course! Yesterday, we even went to eljer park for a couple hours..we had to dodge the snow and wetness, but it was still nice to swing on the swings and go down slides with her. I can not wait for all the fun to begin and be able to enjoy the outdoors again!

It's official....Trinity Open House for Pre-school

Ok, I can do this post without getting emotional...Not! Trinity Lutheran Church and School is a major part of our family. We love our church family...they are so special. Brad has been a lifetime member there..and all of his family and attended Trinity School all thru 6th grade. And now...we get to start our future again at Trinity School with Emma beginning the 3 year old class in the fall. Wow, did I just say that? Emma will be 3 in May and so excited to go to school!! She kept asking us last night if she gets to start school tomorrow. She loved her classroom and walking around. I got her all registered and we are good to go. We are hoping she will get into the Tuesday/Thursday morning class since she still naps at times. I had to take a picture of the bulletin board in the hallway...Trinity students follow in Jesus's footsteps..I love it and I pray everyday that Emma always has Jesus in her heart. God is so important to me and Brad and I want her to have that Christian upbringing. I love the picture that I captured of Emma with her buddy Camryn. They are just adorable together and always hugging each other. My little girl is growing up...I love you Emma Karen Gilbert with all my heart. You are my blessing from God and I am going to treasure every moment I get to spend with you.

Dance class..

Emma has been loving dance class! It is absolutely adorable to watch. We go on Thursday nights and it just priceless to watch...this was parent observation week and so I captured some pics, but the pics don't really do it justice. She is in a tap and ballet combo class for 2-4 year olds. Her recital is going to be in May and they are going to be bumblebees...if I have to listen to that song one more time... She has made some great friends in her class. I believe it or not, was in dance while I was little and still remember most of it. I hope that Emma wants to continue with it and just keep making memories. She has a fairly large class and so it amazed me how well she listenened and followed directions...always for others and not the mother right??

Disney on Ice...

These are just a few of the trillion pictures I took at Disney on Ice. I knew that it was coming, but we did not get tickets since we were going to the real place in June. BUTTTT, that all changed when last Wednesday I heard on the radio on my way to work that they had 10.00 tickets availabe. They were on the side, and not center stage, but who cares...we still ended up beign able to see everything beautifully!!! So, I told Brad we were going and Emma wanted to invite Ella with us..I knew she would love it too. I took the girls to Olive Garden for dinner beforehand for some noodles..and we ventured down. It was amazing!!!!! Of course I would expect nothing less from Disney. Of course the prices were Disney too...the popcorn I bought for 6.00 that cost them .50 and the lemonade to drink that cost me 7.00 and them probably .25...wow! But, it was all worth it and sooooo much fun. It was amazing to think that it was all done on ice!