firsts

wrapping up summer 2016

October 7, 2016celebrations, cousins, firsts, jack 5, kids, sister, sisters, summer, vacation, weekend in pictures

the month of july was the busiest month this year by far. we ended our summer with saying goodbye to our favorite parish priest. oh my goodness father justin, if he only knew how much he was missed. we headed out for vacation bible school with the cousins. we had a surprise visit from mamas sister. we bought our first suburban and had a birthday to remember for granny. oh yes, and after all of it was over we made a move further out to west texas.

it was so. extremely. exhausting. but the memories were totally worth it. so very thankful for all the blessings this summer, seen and unseen. i look forward to a new fall season ahead. we have a new house and our very first school year to start!

xxoo

birthday girl get away…

October 6, 2016celebrations, cousins, firsts, kids, sister, vacation, weekend in pictures

anna kate, on your actual birthday, you woke up at gramps and grannys house and we celebrated with donuts before our cousins headed back home and we headed out for one more day of vacation.

we stopped in fredericksburg to enjoy some family time and relax before our big move. we all enjoyed some pool time and a yummy dinner. you barely made it past dinner time and the boys each bought you a gift on main street 🙂 these gifts coudn’t have been more perfect for you.

what a fun day we had together! we hope your year ahead is full of adventure and lots more love!

xxoo

{one}

October 6, 2016{photography}, celebrations, firsts

little love! you bring so much extra spunk to our days. so much more joy in our household. these are very belated posts but i couldn’t not post how much we celebrated you turning o n e . from celebrating with a party to having your very own special day. we enjoyed every minute of spoiling you more than we already do. you are simply the best.

xxoo

her first fourth…

July 7, 2016{photography}, celebrations, firsts, sister

we came back from vacation and we were exhausted. but daddy still barbecued 🙂 and we enjoyed sleeping in our own beds! whoohoo!

{that’s a happy yell}

happy first fourth sweet girl, next year we might go all out 😉

xxoo

relax…

July 7, 2016{photography}, cousins, firsts, kids, sister, sisters, summer, vacation

it’s only thirty-three people in one beach house for one whole week…..

what could possibly happen? a lot actually. a few birthday celebrations, an anniversary, a graduation party, a gender reveal and of course just fun late nights and lazy afternoons on the beach. w a r n i n g … this post is mainly pictures {which most of my posts are 🙂 } but this one is extreme. because so many memories were made in this house and we tried our best to capture it all when we weren’t too sandy or holding babies…

it was simply the best.

xxoo

first of many…

May 26, 2016{photography}, dada, firsts, kids, sister, summer, vacation

what a great get away we had! southern california was so good to us. we visited with family, had a night out and just enjoyed the sites and our time together so much! anna kate you were a trooper on the flight and learned a few new tricks this week. clapping your hands and waving hi to everyone, you had people just squealing over you and no it wasn’t just me and daddy. jack you loved the beach so much! the first visit was a lot to take in but then you fell in love. samuel, you and sand were love at first site. you even poured a handful on your head. just for fun. crazy kids… you were excellent travelers which excites mama and daddy for many more future adventures ahead!

{our week in southern california… best told in pictures}

{nothing better than freshly bathed babes}

i would say our first family of five vacation was a success!

xxoo

until next time…

teddy bear, teddy bear…

May 12, 2016{photography}, firsts, friends

xxoo

joshua tyler {first communion weekend}

May 12, 2016celebrations, cousins, firsts, weekend in pictures

what a great weekend we were able to have together. chad came into town for work and was able to surprise joshua for his special weekend. of course we made such great memories this weekend 🙂

the cousins had samuel workin on his “dab”

we are so excited for joshua!

so thankful for our time with family and for these beautiful sacraments that help us grow in our faith!

“without the Eucharist, the church simply does not exist” – pope emeritus benedict xvi

xxoo

alleluia alleluia {2016}

March 30, 2016celebrations, cousins, firsts, weekend in pictures

a happy and blessed easter weekend it was…

{nana finished the sweetest blanket for anna kate and gave it to her on easter sunday… perfect timing because it was a little chilly that afternoon 🙂 }

xxoo

“when you accept gods will in every aspect of your life, you will find god providing you with strength, courage and a dignity that resounds to the heavens. it resounds to the heavens because it doesn’t have that far to go. heaven, you see, is suddenly in your heart.” – mother mary angelica