Family Beach Trip 2015: Duck, NC

We had a blast this September on our first-ever combined family beach trip to Duck, NC. Hoping to make it an annual tradition.

We were so excited to make these pictures dressed in white on the ocean. Unfortunately, the weather didn't cooperate (although I don't regret using the good weather days at the beginning of the trip to enjoy the beach!) There's always next year! The photo failure was almost ironic after I went to such lengths to make sure the kids matched because I forgot the suitcases with Archie's and Grace's clothes! (Packing fail.) Thankfully, friends and family helped out.

Archie was not shortchanged on birthday celebrations this year. Yet another eighth birthday party at the beach!

Good friends:

We love grandparents! 

And siblings!

And having fun!

 

Our excursion to Jockey's Ridge let us see nature at its finest and give thanks to our Creator.

Happy Father's Day 2015

I am a blessed lady to have spent the day with both my husband and father-in-law. They are two special fathers in my life! Wish I could have been with my Dad, too! Happy Father's Day going out to Tennessee!

Happy Mother's Day

Grace's preschool had a nice Mother's Day breakfast for us. The kids served us muffins they had baked the day before and presented us with homemade cards, place mats, and a flower. They even brought us our food. Afterward, we went to a local theater to watch a musical production of Frog and Toad.

Grant's Hospital Pictures

Just Born

Yes, he really weighed 10 lbs 4 oz!

This precious boy is  what makes giving birth worth it!

The kids loved him from the moment they met him.

Going home

First family picture at home

Happy Resurrection Day 2014!

Last Family Photo of Four before Baby!

Grace's Easter dress and Easter basket

(She had been wanting a lemonade stand for her dolls for a long time!)

Archie's Easter basket: He loved his Ninja Turtle DVD!

Happy birthday to Daddy! It's not often he gets to celebrate an Easter birthday!
Still holding out hope the baby might share it with him.

Summer Portraits: 2013

Eat More Chikin!!!

Eat More Chickin! The cows got their way tonight and we enjoyed yummy combo meals for FREE at Chick-fil-A with these dorky incredible cow costumes. Can't wait for next year's Cow Appreciation Day!

SUPERMAN, SUPERGIRL!

These superhero accessories have to be some of the best presents the kids have gotten recently. They LOVE them!