Dearest Deacon, Right after your brother's first birthday party we found out we were pregnant with you. Although we were prepared, "Well that was fast" was our first thought. Our second thought was "We are totally ready to do this all over again." Now that second thought waivered from time to time as your brother … Continue reading A letter to our second child
Last year it was the 28th, and the year before? The 24th. This year, Christmas is on December 23rd. Well, thats the day we celebrate at home with the kids anyway. Well, not exactly- Christmas is about Jesus's birthday and that isn't necessarily 12/25 anyway. But, Christmas is celebrated on December 25th, every year. We've … Continue reading Christmas, not always December 25th, for us
I take them outdoors to formally take photos with my Nikon, somewhere around peak foliage or mid- October each year. At 2 and 4, I rarely get both to look in the same direction anymore and really encourage Hunter to not give a cheeeeees(y) smile. Also, Deacon had a few meltdowns but don't they always … Continue reading Fall 2017 photos
Do all parents get a little nervous dressing their kids for picture day? As hard as we try to wipe the toothpaste off their face, clean their hands, cut their nails, fix their hair, press their shirts, ask them to practice smiles... it's really up to them to make the picture decent. (And hopefully a … Continue reading School pictures
Well it came time last night to let the brothers know if they were going to get a little baby brother or sister, due in March. At the ages of 2 (almost 3) and 4 ½, this concept of adding a baby to our family is exciting but still a little bit confusing. Hunter … Continue reading #3 He or She??
How exciting it is as a parent of little ones to experience SO MANY FIRSTS this summer. We've taken them camping for the first time (blogging about that next), they learned to swim, bike, fish and Hunter is riding his very own 4-wheeler! And just last week, they got to experience their very first (semi-pro) baseball … Continue reading First Baseball Game
A lot has changed for these 2 boys in the past 10 months! They've grown from 1 and 3 year olds to much bigger 2 and 4 year olds with many significant and exciting events along the way, all in one school year! I had to stare and think about the photo on the left … Continue reading Ending the school year
life, love & little boys 