Our Last Day with Eli

What a bitter sweet day!  It was bitter b/c we were saying goodbye to Eli, a huge part of our family for the last 2 years.  It was sweet, b/c we had such a wonderful time these two years.  It doesn't seem that long ago that we welcomed a total stranger into our home.  The boys were 10 weeks old and Harper was just 2 1/2.  Now, she is almost 5 and these boys are two.  I remember talking with Eli trying to picture what they would all look/be like when she had to go home.  We have been so blessed the boys could stay home for the last two years with her!  What a life changing experience for all of us. We will miss you so much Eli! We cannot wait to see you again. 

June 2014 || June 2016

May 2014 || June 2016 (same airport)

June 2014  || June 2016 (Gatlin left/Houston right)

Our last few days with Eli

We Love you Eli! We are so excited to see what life has in store for you! 

Gatlin and Houston Join Harper at School

It has been a big week in our house. Gatlin & Houston have joined Harper at pre-school.  It was technically her "last" day of the current curriculum and now she is doing summer school. The boys have started with a lighter summer schdule and seem to be enjoying themselves.  Mornings are a little more challenging to get out the door ... but overall, they are doing well. They even get to see Harper everyday day on the playground (they transition past her and she loves helping).  We cannot wait to see how they learn and grow! 

2015-2016 Dance

Memorial Weekend

We had a fun-filled Memorial Weekend!  We spent a lot of time outside (getting eaten by bugs) and wearing our kids out.  Pool time with Eli and her friends, a Cookout at the Kings, and then another Cookout at the Turners, and Josh got to take the boat out with his first mate, Harper.  The boys and I even did a little grocery shopping.  Harper and I put out some american flags at our monument in our neighborhood (that is where we got our note).  Overall, it was a great time with friends! 

(Gatlin Left and Houston Right)

Baby Campbell Comes to Visit

What a big week we have had!  Baby Campbell came to see us on Wednesday and Harper was on cloud 9.  They have such a sweet bond...and even have matching PJs that we did not plan.  These girls are so cute and despite the age difference, I really think they are developing a life long friendship! 

Movie Night

The other night, we had a fun little movie night at home. We couldn't get the DVD to play on the TV, so we moved them to the computer.  For the first 15 minutes, they watched it snuggled together in one chair.  Eventually, Harper moved.  But I would say, Movie night success! :) 

Us Lately

I have a bunch of random photos of us over the last several weeks and thought this was the best way to compile them.  Here is a look at our little life...

(Gatlin Left and Houston Right)

Emerson and Harper 

Harper and Bitty 

Just a casual morning watching cartoons

Gatlin Brushing his Teeth

Harper and bitty again...sleeping twins

Date Night! 

harper and josh's legs...look like it's only Harper! haha. 

Houston and his LOVE of airplanes

Oh these puppies!