Life with two kiddos!

I feel like I have no time these days to sit at the computer and actually write about what is going on in our lives. Since Graham's birth 8 weeks ago, we have had only 2 weeks that have been 'normal' to us. So much has been going on, and we have just been trying to keep our heads above water until everything settles. I am hopeful that things are starting to slow down and more of a schedule will develop as Callen goes back to school in a few weeks, and Graham has more of a sleep/wake/eat schedule of his own.

Even through all the chaos that has been our life lately, we are still finding time to get outdoors and enjoy nature, explore Greenville, and savor the fun, crazy, and trying moments with Callen and Graham...because they won't be this size for very long.

Hiking adventures...

Getting ready to hike/walk around Lake Conestee

Graham's first hike...at Conestee (same place as Cal's)

Hiking the Glassy Mountain trail at the Carl Sandburg Home

Jumping in mud puddles!

Climbing rocks in Jones Gap

Climbing rocks at Yellow Branch Falls

Attempt at a family photo ...Callen was not happy about the stop in rock climbing

Lunch break

This kid was mesmerized by the waterfall and kept looking at it the entire time.

  

First dip in the mountain water

 Everyday moments to savor...

Brotherly hugs and kisses

Helping dad with projects

Taking it all in

Brothers playing firefighters

Turning one month old

Leaping (full force) into the terrible three's!!!

Protecting my paci from Callen

Water gun fights

Swinging in the yard

Running through the sprinkler

Catching a few zzzzz's

First smiles (actually caught on camera)

Cutting our own lunch...with a saw of course!!

Taking the time to read a good book

Dressing Graham like an elephant!

Even with all the chaos and craziness that has come our way since we became a family a four, I wouldn't trade a moment for our 'old life' of three. To see Callen love on Graham and want to play with him makes me smile. The big grins and 'laughs' Graham gives melt my heart. I love this 'new life' and all that has and will come with it!!!

Happy Birthday, Callen!

Happy 3rd Birthday, Callen! It seems like just yesterday this little guy came into our lives. What a wild and fun adventure we have been on since his arrival three years ago!

Watching him grow into the kind hearted, fun loving, and free spirited kid has been amazing. There are ups and downs (as there are with anything), but the good and fun times with this kid are so awesome. He is just a joy in We love you so much buddy and look forward to seeing what the next year holds for you!

We opted not to throw a party this year for Callen. Not knowing exactly when Peanut (aka Graham) was going to make his arrival, we didn't want to have to worry about planning anything. We also thought it would be nice to have an evening with just our little family, and to celebrate our 'big kid' on our own.

Cal loves dressing and acting like a fireman. He received his own fire jacket and couldn't be happier!

And a fire hose!

What is this?

CandyLand!

The best birthday card...It's a cake that 'catches on fire' by lighting up, and the fire truck on the opposite page makes noises and acts like it is putting out the fire. One proud Papa for finding the card, and one happy kid for receiving the card.

It's my birthday!

My own baseball glove! This goes to shows Callen's kindness...we asked him what he thought the next present was as he was opening it. He responded with 'a baseball glove for Graham!' Such a thoughtful and kindhearted boy.

Proud of all his sports equipment

Daddy Doug made a soccer goal (net is still missing) with the ability to attach field goal posts and a circle for throwing footballs through.

Happy Birthday little buddy! Mommy, daddy, and Graham all love you so much!