four eyes

Easter

Spoiler alert....there are a million pictures. Matt says I'm breaking the internet. My apologies if loading this blog just made your computer freeze.

We celebrated Easter with much family, beautiful weather, and pure joy at what was inside the eggs.

Matt and I tell each other every year that this is becoming our favorite holiday. The gift of Salvation we celebrate on Easter morning, the joy of knowing our sins have been conquered and forgiven draws our eyes to Jesus alone. It's beautiful.

Anyway, we worshipped at Twin Oaks and then had lunch at the Steel's.

G didn't let uncle B out of his sight. As usual.

Sweet Emma Grace enjoying the treasures in her egg.

She was such a princess!

"What, there are treasures inside?"

After Graham's nap we headed over to my parents house for more eggs hunting, some deck sitting, and brunch for dinner. It was nice.

G wasn't sure what to make of his basket of treasures.

The little cars were his favorite...until he discovered the egg with fruit snacks...

Kisses for momma.

"Oh yes, I know what to do here..."

Laura and sweet T.

Tickles from Pop.

One last one of G stuffing his face. Promise.

And a family shot.

This is amazing, we're all looking and not one little guy is sad.

If you made it this far, thank you! We hope you experienced much joy this Easter season.

He is risen!

just another night in the bath

Don't mind the necklace. It's not his favorite bath toy or anything...

First trip to the zoo

Laura and I wanted to take the boys to the zoo.

It only took us like 4 hours to get there and then another 45 mins to just get everyone all settled in their strollers, all loveys, bottles, cups, snacks, and emergency diaper equipment into the zoo gates. It was 4 and they closed at 5.

But we made the best of it! Plus, the weather was perfect and most of the animals were out and performing quite nicely.

Laura and her boys.

Caleb in the jump seat. I promise he liked it.

Sweet Thomson all snuggled in.

Both boys love this kind of bundling...

Twirling.

It was a short but fun trip. Good thing the season is just beginning!

one trip to AL, 2 adults, 3 babies

It was my mom's spring break. She and Laura were going to take T and C down to visit our family in AL. I had wanted to go (because one of my dear friends was getting married that weekend in ATL) but there wasn't going to be room for all 6 of us in my mom's 5 person vehicle. But then Laura wasn't able to get off work.....so we (very sadly) went without her. I know what you're thinking. Why in the world would 2 adults dare drive 11+ hours with a toddler and twin 5 month olds? I wish I had a better answer.... we just wanted to see our family.

So we loaded up 2 pack and plays, a double and a single stroller, a million diapers, a play gym, tons of food for one picky toddler, and what feels like 300 bottles. I think we owe the actual success of the trip to the travel DVD player that hooked to the back of the passenger seat that played The Fox and the Hound on repeat. I bet G didn't even know how much he'd like that movie.

We didn't plan the departure time on the way down there very well. It meant that we were still driving during those dreaded hours after dinner but before bath and bed where most (all) babies typically fall apart. The picture below is after all 3 were in total meltdown. We gave G more little cookies and propped up the play gym and turned it on to keep the twins distracted.

I think we were all thrilled to pull into my grandma's driveway!

We enjoyed our family. We played outside a lot. Took many walks.

And also went out to the farm to look for some cows.

We looked at rocks and sticks.

We took many a picture of the twins propped next to each other. We have countless pictures of them propped or laying next to each other....but we can't help ourselves, there are two of these adorable babers! I promise they were happy just before this shot, but T's sad face is too cute.

We were doing some yard work when G found the clippers. They were too heavy for him to lift but he was thrilled to just hold the handles and pretend that he was helping.

All we wanted was a picture of Nana with her great-grandboys.

All G wanted was those yard clippers.

See? I can't help it.

Another C next to T picture....and you're glad I posted it right? It's super cute!

We did better with the departure time on the way home. We even managed to have some daylight when we arrived! I'll never understand why G wanted to sit like this in his car seat while we unloaded the car after being in it for the last 12 hours. He even cried when we went inside.
It was a quick visit as most visits with family are. I hate living so far away from everyone! We love all of you down there and already look forward to our next trip. And Shelley, we would've for sure lost our minds without you, thank you so much for all your help. We had so much fun with you!

Best Buds

Looks like Graham is going to have a little brother this August! We are so excited and can't wait to see how G and little Jackson Bryan are together. Matt and his brother are the best of buds and so we hope and pray that these little boys follow in their steps. We are truly blessed!

someone apparently had a rough night