Sweetness

I mean seriously, I could eat those cheeks!

The Fiddler's Jamboree

Almost every year we go to the Fiddler's Jamboree over the 4th for a little blue grass music and buck dancing. It is in Smithville, TN about 20 minutes fromt Bobby's parent's lake house. Charlie loves it! He danced to almost every song and clapped along to the music. He also didn't mind the funnel cake or ice cream. Can't blame him.

Cloth Diapering

Just an FYI to anyone considering cloth diapers... they are great! I had reservations about how time consuming it would be to launder, dry, and fold them. But, they are no big deal to clean and work really well. No more leaks than with disposable. I use Bum Genius and have loved them. So, if you are on the fence, take the plunge.

4 Months

Ellie at 4 months... she loves bath time and is so happy after while she plays on her changing pad. What a cutie!

Charlie and Daddy

Charlie LOVES his daddy. Bobby went to put Charlie to bed a couples weeks ago and never came back... so sweet!

Charlie likes to help dad blow of the driveway. This is a ritual, he's been ridding on dad's shoulders while working in the yard since he was a year old. He loves it!

Family Pictures

These are family pictures that were taken when Ellie was 2 weeks old. They were taken by our friend Emily Gary. She is starting up her photography business and you can find her at hilovephotography.com. Enjoy!

One month old

Ellie at one month... she is such a sweet baby and we love every minute with her!

Firsts...

Ellies 1st Sunday to go to church...

First bath...

First time going to our Friday morning family breakfast!

The first couple weeks

Charlie's 3rd Birthday!

Charlie is such a sweet kid. He is very verbal... talks all the time! He loves trucks, guns, animals, building things, and fights "bad guys" most of the day. He is strong willed and knows exactly what he wants... this is good and bad. He loves his baby sister and has been found in her room singing to her, asks to pray for her, and tells everyone that he is going to "keep her safe". Charlie loves to wrestle with his dad, go hiking and "hunting", and loves trips to the river to fish or explore. He loves to read books and enjoys helping me in the kitchen. We are so thankful for the last 3 years and pray for many many more to come!

Going home!

Ellie came home in the same dress that I came home from the hospital in. Thankfully, my mom saved most of my dresses, so we get to use them again.


Just after arriving home... what a cutie!

More...

Chalire got some finger pupets and passed them out to everyone in the room to play with.

Uncle Eric drove up for the delivery and got to see little Ellie just after she was born.

She looks a lot like her big brother in some of these pics...


I am not sure how to get more pics on one post so this is all chopped up. Sorry