The Art Barn

A few of us from our playgroup headed up to the Art Barn today.

We couldn't have custom ordered more perfect weather and the play date was so much fun!

Farmer Sue is fantastic with the kids and they had so much fun seeing all the animals, painting a picture of a pig, and finishing the morning with a picnic on the farm.

Luke's favorite part was, of course, the tractor ride.

My dad had the day off to watch Brooklyn and was able to come with us; an extra set of hands is always nice.

Brooklyn, with Luke checking out the trailer

 Caleb

 Colby

Dylan 

Hadley and Papa 

Hadley on the tractor

Maddy 

 Papa and his girls

Luke and AJ

Luke

A.J. 

Brooklyn

It's been a while...

I shudder to think of how long it's been since I last updated this blog.  We've been busy and there's actually so much to share that it leaves little time to sit down and blog about it.  But each day I'm reminded of why I started this blog in the first place, to remember all things big and small about our everyday life: the milestones Hadley is accomplishing and the funny things that are starting to come out of Luke's mouth, along with so much more.

I'll post a few pics to somewhat catch up and share a couple short stories that are popping in my mind right now.

Luke coming home from school:

Me: "Luke, did you get in trouble today?"

Luke: "Yes, I hit Carter with a book."

Me: "Did you say, "I'm sorry"?"

Luke: "No, I said, "I'm the BOSS MAN!"

~~~

When Kelly served Luke homemade mac and cheese (instead of boxed Kraft), he yelled,

"Telly, that's NOT NICE!"

 Christmas Day

Kelly announced as this picture was taken that Nanni & Papa would be holding 4 grandchildren next year.

She found out of few weeks later that we wouldn't be adding one but TWO!!!

We're excited beyond words.

Enjoying the snow!

Happy Thanksgiving...a year full of blessings!

Bunny Pictures

Jill at Jill Samples Photography did an amazing job with these bunny pictures.  This was our gift to the grandparents for Easter.

How in the world am I supposed to pick my favorite to frame?!

Pumpkin Dress

I don't know if I've mentioned that my niece has a name now!

Brooklyn Hope

Here's her first little dress I made her.  She can't wear it for a year, but I just couldn't resist.