Easter

We had a wonderful easter -spending the night before easter with my family -including my aunt, uncle and cousin from atlanta Tootie, Bill and Justin, it has been too long since we have seen them and spent a lot of time together and it was wonderful to catch up, After an exciting relaxing easter morning at our house with treats from the Easter Bunny and Church we spent Brunch with Brian's family at Maple Grove Inn -the weather was beautiful all weekend and the kids really enjoyed hunting eggs and all the festivities. We also got to celebrate with Connor's play group at Lara's house the week before!

Atlanta

It has been weeks now- and I have been crazy busy - but I wanted to post some pictures from our weekend trip to Atlanta. we took a 3 day trip to visit our good friends and family there -the weather was the first really beautiful weekend and we played outside all weekend, as always it was wonderful to see our dear friends and we always have so much fun with them and their adorable kids- I did not get many pictures but my friend mandy is actually starting her own photography business and took some practice shots on my kids - they are my favorite pics ever!

Update

It has been a busy month! Brian and I took our first trip away from the kids since Pierce was born in early Feb -to beautiful Jamiaca. It was amazing - beautiful weather, no schedule and time to enjoy each other, relax and soak up the sun - much needed after the extra deary winter we have had. It has been probably 5 or more years since we have been on an adult beach vacation without family and even longer with just the 2 of us and we truly enjoyed every second -Brian went diving twice, I finished 2 books, we had oceanfront massages and lots of wonderful meals. It will definately not be 5 years before we plan another beach trip! I have been double spoiled this month also enjoying a girls only weekend to The Grove Park last weekend- I went with my good friends betsy, lara, rachel and jamie and we had a great time catching up, laughing, and relaxing in the beautiful mountains of Asheville. In addition to a little traveling we have been overwhelmed with preschool decisions and plans for next year for the boys - visiting 8 in the last 2 months! Connor has started Little Gym and LOVES it - although he does not like it referred to as little gym but prefers big gym, he is talking more and more everyday, can know sing his ABC's, knows all his shapes, most of his numbers 1-10 and shows his personality daily. the other day Brian came home from a long run (he is marathon training) and was stretching on the floor -obviously sweaty -Connor said "wew Daddy wet -needs dry" and ran off only to come bounding down the hall with the toilet paper trailing behind him to "dry" daddy off. Pierce just had his 6 month check up, has 2 teeth and almost 2 more, he laughs & giggles all day, He is almost sitting up alone and Loves the Johnny Jump up!! He is eating all kinds of fruits, veggies and grains and is chunking up - 16 Lb at his appointment, -Unfortuntely along with his 6 month check up came his first sickness - He has had RSV for the last week now into an ear infection -:( Connor and myself have had minor colds as well - I included a few pictures of the kids camping out in our "tent" trying to find some fun in staying home again today! have a great week

SNOW

Ok this was real snow! After the disappointment of finding out that our trip to visit friends in Atlanta this past weekend was to be cancelled due to their extensive stomach bug, we were left in town with no plans. Probably on Wed the forecasters began their warnings of the winter storm passing through east TN. Having lived here all our lives, we know better than to believe the forecast. Come Friday afternoon when the national weather advisory, and the weather channel had joined forces in predicting our snow -we sat and anxiously waited. And it came, not the 10inches I heard one report predict, but a good 2-3 inches in the yards. We woke up Sat to a winter wonderland, Connor was thrilled. Our brothers and Brians parents helped to spend the day building snowmen, sleding, throwing snowballs and making snow angels-after a few hours connor was finally drug inside for hot chocolate and chicken noodle soup -only to suit up and head out again that afternoon. We did not leave the house for 2 days - we played and played, watched movies, sat in front of the fire and enjoyed our kiddos -it was the kind of snow weekend that childhood memories are made from -our adult memories for some of us.

Snow Day

A little late, but we had a very small amount of snow the other day. Connor really wanted to build a snowman, unfortunately not only was there probably not enough snow it was very wet and would not stick:( maybe there is more to come. Nonetheless we got some cute pictures!

Pierce is Christened

Our little Pierce was christened Jan 3rd at Cedar Springs Church - He did great! Smiled for everyone -Connor was at the front of the church with Brian and I and asked why they were giving Pierce a bath at church - too cute. It was an overwhelming blessing to have so much family and friends present to help us celebrate this special day in our son's life. Thank you all for loving us so much!

Happy Holidays!

Happy Holidays! After a very busy month It is crazy to me that i actually have a little time now that January has settled in! We had a very wonderful Christmas- spending a beautiful christmas eve dinner and evening at my parents, Christmas morning at home together - then off to my grandmothers and then Brian's Parents for the afternoon and evening. It was great time together and with the kids. Connor of course grasped more than Pierce and quickly caught onto the opneing of presents. He still remains Lightning McQueens biggest fan, though is starting to branch out to Thomas the train -especially with his new train table! Pierce got a highchair for Christmas and is soon to start eating - he is a chunker and drinking bottles like crazy! Hope everyone's Christmas was Merry!