family pictures

Oh man, if I could freeze them at these ages I would be more than tempted to do so!  I simply cannot believe how big my babies have gotten!

We are so thankful to Jennifer for meeting us on a chilly morning and taking these pictures of our family.  She even managed to capture some genuine smiles rather than the cheesy fake smiles that are the norm these days!

photos by Jennifer Dunaway Photgraphy

number three

Our family is so excited to announce that we are growing! Baby #3 is due this June!

Bobby and I are both so very grateful for this blessing, and both of the kiddos are beyond thrilled!  They've been asking for a baby and a puppy for awhile now and, well, the puppy is just going to have to wait!

"The Lord has done great things for us, 

and we are filled with joy!"

Psalm 126:3

#tbt stories - school days

Talking about Caleb's school year had me thinking back to past school days.  This picture is from May of 2012.  It was the last day of his first pre-k year.  This was a tough year for him, but he had an incredible teacher who holds such a special place in my heart.  She ended up being his teacher for just over two years, and I know that he is where he is today in large part because of her.

It's so easy when you're caught up in all of the day-to-day happenings to forget where it is you actually started.  But when I look at this picture, it really does all come back to me, and I realize all over again just how far our boy has come.

according to instagram: our favorite moments

I cannot believe that I haven't posted an Instagram round-up since before Christmas!  What is my deal?!!  Here are some of our favorite moments that never did make it into a blog post!

the birthday balloon that won't die | we love waffles | a cold morning at the park

making daddy's birthday cards | happy birthday, daddy bear! | my little cooker

a beautiful day at the zoo | a valentine's tradition | love my girl

watching movies in bed | she quotes scripture while i read | cutie-patootie

mustache day | just give me all the waffles | wacky wednesday

they like to snuggle | playing outside | surprise lunch at school

it was a good friday | easter sunday with my people | ballet pictures

national sibling day | autism awareness day | cold crackers

he rocks the floral shades | zoo day | my baby brother graduated

me and my ballerina girl | this boy is seven | crazy weekend night at our house

To follow along with all of our daily shenanigans, you can find us on Instagram here.

Today, I'm linking up with Andrea, Narci, and Erika for Friday Favorites!

Have a wonderful holiday weekend!

#tbt stories - his first word

I was looking back through some pictures from summers past and came upon this one.  Caleb is about sixteen months old here, and oh man, what a squishy little chunk he was!  I remember this day so well.  Right before we took this picture, Bobby had been walking across the field towards us.  When Caleb looked up and saw him, he was so excited and yelled out "dada!".  That was his very first word, and actually, it was his only word for a really long time.  We had no idea at that time what was in store for us, and it's almost a little strange to think back on those days.  We've sure been on one wild ride since then, but I am so very proud of our boy and the incredible chatterbox that he is today!

according to instagram

Well, life is chugging along, and we are still here!  So, in an effort to document some of our happenings, I thought I'd try to round up some of our instagram pics.  I am really loving instagram these days.  It's such an easy way to keep up with all of the little random tidbits that happen every day.  I plan on printing them all out one day to add to the kids' scrapbooks.  

playing in the fountain | a weekend away for our anniversary | i love seeing this cutie in the backseat

loving on her brother | where's makayla? | putting out fires

he asked if i could peel his grapes from now on.  i said no. | her first manicure | decorating pumpkins

pumpkin painting party | she likes to look at cooking magazines with me | why yes, she is adorable

legos everywhere | church party on the lawn | she named them shadrach, meshach, and abednego

my sweaty soccer player | i love them | her first ballet class!

baking day | dr. caleb in training | she said they were watching a movie after her phone call

school's in session

Caleb started school last week, so we took our traditional first day of school pictures.  He was not feeling it, but he humored me long enough to at least get a few decent ones.  I've loved seeing all of these pictures pop up on friends' instagram and facebook feeds all week - it's just so sweet to see all of these excited kiddos!

He has had a great first week of first grade, and we are so excited for him and for this next year.  He definitely feels like a big boy, and he is reminding us of it every day!

| last year's first day of school pics here |  | sign found here |