the Egberts

Monday, January 28, 2008

Carolina & Cesar

Back when we lived in DC, we became very good friends with a wonderful family. I met Carolina and Cesar while I worked at Trader Joe's. They are some of the neatest, kindest, most hard working people I have ever met. Rob and I really treasure the friendship we share with them. Even though we live continents apart, we still hold them very close in our hearts. Their family has now grown to four with a new baby born this part March, which makes him the same age as Jasper.

They now live in Honduras and Cesar is a famous chef! He was recently featured on a cooking show on TV. They started a blog! Yipee!! Check it out if you'd like - Familia Navas.

Sunday, January 27, 2008

Prophet of our church died tonight

President Gordon B. Hinckely, the prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, died tonight. He was 97 and had served as president of the church of 12 years. What an amazing life of service this man lived. He was deeply loved by the members of the church. I felt shock and sadness upon news of his passing, even though I know he's gone on to a better place. He will be missed among the Saints.

One of the things I loved about Gordon B. Hinckey was his sense of humor. He was very witty and loved to make people smile. Another thing I loved about him was how he traveled around the world to meet Latter-day Saints in distant countries to bring hope and support to the church throughout the world. He left a wonderful legacy and will be missed deeply by those who knew him.

Tuesday, January 22, 2008

Ohio Trip

Jasper and I just got home from a week in Ohio visiting my sister Meta and her kids. We had SO much fun! I love Meta so much. She is such a great big sister. I can't believe how much her kids have grown since the last time I saw them over a year ago. Jasper and Catherine played so well together. They are both such happy, observant babies. Nathanial is talking and running and such a big boy now. Abigail is reading! I can't belive it. She is four and full of energy.

Todd, Meta's husband, was out of town for most of my trip there, so Meta and I got some really nice sister bonding time. We had fun just being with one another, watching Law and Order and eating ice cream, watching our kids play together, and catching up on life. We went to a great science museum, drove around Univerrty Circle, and visited Kirtland. I'm so glad Jasper and I were able to go. We had a great time! Thanks Phillips family.

Saturday, January 12, 2008

Jasper 9 months

Here are some photos of what Jasper has been up to lately. His most recent development is waving. It's so cute how Jasper waves at everyone when we go out on the town. Everyday something new...