Anniversary Trip

We celebrated our 10th anniversary in December and we've been slaving away over at Down Grace Lane so we could take a special trip. Both sides of the family helped watch the kiddos so between planning several schedules and making sure we wouldn't fight snow, we went 5 months later. That's ok, we enjoyed great temperatures!

 

Wes wanted to go to Nashville, TN. When we searched online for a place to stay, we ended up booking a B & B in Franklin. We enjoyed that better and spent more time there. It had a bunch of quaint shops, cool eating places, and antique stores. We were right by the main strip and ended up being able to walk to supper, shopping, and Starbucks.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wes wanted to make sure we went to Antique Archeology. It wasn't too impressive. Ha! The building was cool, but their store was just a very small part. There were a lot of quaint and pricey stores in it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

We rode on the General Jackson paddle boat. It was neat, especially seeing Nashville at night and the lights.

 

 

 

Thanks to the dude who came along and realized how difficult it is taking selfies with a large camera. HAHA!

 

 

 

 

 

 

I had mentioned to Wes while we were driving downtown that the building above sure looked like Batman. While we were on the boat I heard that it was supposed to. HA!

 

 

It was definitely nice to get away and enjoy spending time talking and going to places to eat besides McDonald's, but we sure enjoyed getting back to the kiddos.

Sunday Shot

The weather is finally warming up to capture our swing shots again.

 

This is the last one I took. I think Weston has changed the most. It's hard to believe he will be 5 next month.

 

Who Needs Toys?

Why do we buy our children toys?

 

 

Arilynn was also devastated when her "Styrofoam Barbie house" was destroyed by tornado Weston. Her mother was thrilled with the fact that not only was there snow outside, but there was also "snow" in her bedroom and all over the house from said tornado.

 

I've said it before and I'll say it again, "It's a good thing they're cute!"

Camden Turns 2

This little guy turned 2 on the 6th.

 

 

 

He is busy, busy, busy. Just this morning I came downstairs to find that he had gotten into the pb jar and was having breakfast. It was all over his arms, hands, and face. Who knew I had been doing it wrong by getting a knife or a spoon? Apparently, you're supposed to just stick your arm in and dig.

 

If you sit down for a snack, he climbs up on a chair beside you and sticks his face in yours and says, "Ahhhhhhhhh." He won't leave until he's at least tried it.

 

He says several things, but you'd have to live with him to understand most of them. :)

"Drink, please."

"Pweeeeese" (Folds his hands like he's praying).

"Here it goes."

"Choo-choo." (Is obsessed with trains).

"Wook!!!!"

"Daddy" (That's my name, too).

"Momo, Rae-Rae"

"Cracker, cookie, & cheese"

"Dye-Dye"

"Hi!"

"Cold & Hot"

"Dog & Woof"

"Meow"

 

He likes to point at the little trampoline and have Mommy jump on it. He sits there and giggles. He is still attached to his blanket. After all the things I've caught him climbing on, he has yet tried to climb out of his bed like his brother and sister did. He just stands at the rail and hollers. If you want a kiss, you better snag it while you're getting him out of bed. He is a hard one to get kisses from and he's ornery about it.

 

He wasn't super excited about Christmas presents and got bored fast. So, he wasn't really into opening bday presents, either.

 

 

 

 

Height: 33.5"
Weight: 26 lbs.
Length = in percentile 25
Weight = between percentile 10 and 25

 

10 Years

10 years...4 moves (5 for Wes as I was already living in our first place)...3 kiddos...1 pastorate...some sorrows...many laughs...some disagreements...several compromises...lots of lessons...I'm so glad that God put us together to do life with each other.

Christmas Sunday

Arilynn has been dying to wear this "Princess Dress" since Paige gave it to her at IHC. I don't know how many times we heard the word 'princess' today.

Can you just see the orneriness in Camden?! I love it! Ha.

 

We had our children's program last Sunday. They did a great job!

 

 

This Is My Country

We had a patriotic program at our church this morning. Ms. Becky and the kids did a fantastic job reminding us of our nation's founding principles and that "We Want America Back!"

Our new church van! We'll be taking this to youth camp next week. We had a new mom and three kids on there this morning!

Weston was either lazy or tired. HA! He wasn't real thrilled about being up front anyways. Mama's child.

Camden was the Navy representative with some help from Jenna. It must have wore him out because he went directly back and conked.

"It's time for the army of God to arise and say, 'We want America back!'"

Wes helped me get pictures, but he was in the back running the sound, so they're not super close.

 

And, our Sunday Shot-complete with hat hair and sleepy boy faces. :)

Watch over at Chapel Cottage Chicks this week. This guy got a facelift.

 

 

Father's Day

I'm just going to stop apologizing for everything being late around here. HA! It's just the fact of life. I'm trying to keep up on my blog because I like looking back at what all happened, but sometimes it may just be slow in getting there.

Mr Weston was filling his oats! He has come alive and all his little ornery boyness is coming out loud and clear.

Absolutely no denying they are all mischievous! Including the one in the middle.

Someone has him wrapped around her finger!

 

Camden 1Year Pics

This little guy is a ball of energy. It took him awhile to decide to walk on his own, but once he did...watch out! He's so much fun. He loves to smile and does this little crinkling of the nose/eye squinting cheesy grin. He loves music and dances. Wherever bubby and sissy are, he needs to be in the middle of it, too. If Daddy takes them somewhere, he thinks he needs to go with them. He's isn't talking, but is really good at getting his point across. HA! He does know "hi" and "dog." He's starting to give a random snuggle or two and still is attached to his blankie at night.

 

Fast Review

We've been busy, busy, busy! Here's a short recap:

Camden-4 months

Length: 25 1/2"

Weight: 14 lbs 9 oz

Length = 50-75%
Weight = 25-50%

He is perfect! :)

He has to have surgery closer to a year to have a skin tag removed.

Mother's Day

My dream came true when I became a Mommy, but they sure keep me hoppin'!

Weston turned 3. He is ornery, but a sweetie if that makes sense. :) 

Wes roofed our church. I even got up there and helped.

 Not getting his food fast enough.

Father's Day

This man is an awesome dad!

We've hit up several yard sales and found some goodies. Maybe I'll do a separate post on those later.

Family camp was awesome! Everyone had a great time. Saturday night was a night we will never forget.

 I'm barely getting in his monthly pictures on time. HA! 5 months and going strong. He is cutting teeth and not real happy about it. He is normally a very happy and content baby-just likes to be fed on time. Don't we all?!

I'm sure I forgot something, but such is life!

Art At It's Finest

We attempted some egg decorating this year.

Getting instructions from Dad.

Nana sent them some stickers and plastic eggs to decorate. They had a lot of fun coming up with funny faces.

As you can see, they're a little confused as to where a bow tie goes.

Someone got a little sleepy.