celebrate

"Celebrate all the good things God has given to you!"

Deuteronomy 26:11

When Craig and I first started dating, my sister and cousin teased us for going on 6 dates in 7 days (something like that...I'm sure Bethany or Cody could tell you the exact details). Needless to say, since Miriam's arrival we have not been out on a date. Gran and Granddaddy came to visit this past weekend, which provided our first opportunity. We decided to try a new restaurant, Mack and Kate's. (I have a goal of trying a new restaurant each month this year.) It was a cute place with delicious food. We started with the bacon deviled eggs, which were incredible. Then they bring you these small biscuits that melt in your mouth. I had the steak and biscuits, and Craig had the pork. We were both pleased and would go back on another special occasion. After dinner, we went to the mall to return something and then rushed home to see our sweet baby girl. She did great while we were gone! She loved snuggling and being spoiled by her grandparents. That night she even slept for 6 hours!! Maybe Gran and Granddaddy should babysit more often. Thanks Gran and Granddaddy for visiting and for giving us a night out!

In the picture above, Miriam is wearing Pamela Sue's dress. Pamela Sue was my dad's name had he been a girl. This was a dress his mom bought while she was pregnant. When my dad was not a girl, my grandmother put the dress away. She later had two daughters, but they didn't get the dress or wear it. My grandmother gave this dress to my mom. Now it belongs to Miriam. I wanted to get a picture of her in the dress with my dad holding her. The dress is pretty small so we took advantage of the time this weekend. Sweet memories!