Picture Updates!

Honoring the Dads!

Three men in my life are not only great people, but amazing dads. I am blessed to share life with each of them. So today, on Father's Day, I want to take the time to honor my hubby (aka the father of my children), my father, and my father-in-law!

I could not ask for a better partner to parent with! Matt is truly dedicated to our family and our boys. He takes the time to teach them, play with them, and honestly invest into their lives daily. He is a wonderful example for our boys and I am so thankful for him!

Little Eli couldn't resist and blew out PaPa's birthday candles before he even had a chance. I just love the look on my daddy's face. I saw that look so many times as a child. He's not quick to smile, but Daddy always had a smile for me. I am blessed to have a dad who loves my mom and loves his kids. I never had to question his love for me or his interest in my life and for that I am so grateful!

And, last but not least, I'd like to honor Matt's dad. He had the tough job of raising two teenage boys and a young daughter following the unexpected loss of his wife and their mother. It is my understanding that he did so with grace and love. His children are wonderful people and I am fortunate to share life with him!

I pray that God continues to bless these guys and I am so thankful to him for their presence in my life!

Moving on up!

We've been busy celebrating the accomplishments of our boys recently. Jacob "graduated" from the fifth grade last week, Eli finished up his spring semester at The Little Gym, and Abel finally got his first tub bath (side story: Abel's belly button stump just didn't fall off on its own and had to be removed by the doctor when he was almost 8 weeks old). Here are some pictures from each event!

I am amazed at how much our boys are growing and changing...physically, emotionally, socially, cognitively, and spiritually! I am truly blessed to be parenting these gifts that God has entrusted me with. It is such a huge responsibility and I am honored to have this privilege.

"We do not remember days, we remember moments."

So, who is who??

For those wondering, this should clear up any confusion from the previous post!!

Abel

Eli

Eli

Abel

Who's who?

My youngest two look sooooo much alike! Can you tell which is which??

Just because...

...he's so cute!

A month in review!

So, I don't blog as frequently as I used to! So sorry! I'll take a few minutes (which is usually all I have now with 3 kiddos) to update what's been going on around here.

*Jacob's baseball games and practice 3 times a week-he's doing great and has had the opportunity to grow in multiple positions. He's played catcher, first base, short stop, and pitcher! He LOVES pitching!

*The end of the school year is just around the corner! HOORAY...no more carpool commutes!

*We went strawberry picking and picked 3 flats brimming over with berries!

*Eli has acquired a new athletic ability and can now hit a pitched ball. All I hear from that little guy is "Mama, take me outside? Hit the ball?"

*Abel is adjusting to life here in this crazy family. He's on the go with us everyday and handles it wonderfully!

*I've learned how to do the shopping cart train. I push the kiddos in one cart and pull the groceries in another!

*I've learned that slinging your baby will definitely get stares!! I've also learned that it makes life so much easier that I just don't care!!

*Jacob scored all 4s on his EOGs! So proud of that kid!

*Matt got an email from Jacob's Nonnie (his mom's mom) following a weekend he spent with them. She wanted to let us know that all weekend long, she never had to open a door for herself. I love that my husband is raising our boys to respect women and be gentlemen. BTW, I never have to open a door, either!

*Eli's language is growing by leaps and bounds. He speaks in sentences and makes me laugh! I also learned that he listens to everything I say and WILL repeat it!

*Abel sleeps wonderfully! He drifts off around 8:30pm. Matt dreamfeeds him around midnight. Then, Abel sleeps until 4:30am when I feed him. He goes right back to sleep and wakes up around 7:30am. I LOVE IT!!!

*Matt and I celebrated our 5 year anniversary. I thank God for being the author of our love story...all those who know our story, know it wouldn't be possible without Him!

*My birthday is Saturday, so we are heading to the zoo on Friday to celebrate!

Well, that's all for now. Hopefully I'll be back before Christmas to post again! Love to you all!