Family Pictures

We had family pictures taken a couple weeks ago.  It's quite a chore to get a two year old to sit still and smile.  Luckily we only had a 20 minute shoot.  And we got some great pictures!  I just wanted to share (and have them saved on here in case I lose the CD)...

Everyday Reality

It's getting harder and harder to find the time (and supervision for the kiddos) to get my blog done in any timely fashion.  Quite honestly, I'd rather be playing and loving on the wee ones, but I know I will truly appreciate this in years to come.  In fact, I already love looking back at pictures and stories of Brooks when he was younger.  So here's my best attempt for now...

 Ramsey is a busy, busy boy.  He crawls, climbs, and pulls up all over the place.  He eating lots of different foods and still loves everything.  He just started trying some "puffs."  And he is still loving to sleep in his car seat :/ Big 8 months and of course, time is flying! His smile is so contagious... so here are some for your viewing pleasure...

 

 

 My boys all had first days of school this month!  

And Miss Annalea Rose graced us with her presence!  Such a doll already (Ramsey loves her)

We had a great time at Catch Air with Field and Dayton before they moved to Augusta :(    If I ask Brooks who his friends are (like at school), he still answers with "Field and Dayton."  

My little minions...

Brooks is so sweet these days.  He says sorry on his own all the time (at the appropriate time) and it just warms my heart.  He has such a kind heart.  He is also saying thank you a lot.  At night we lay down to say his prayers and usually he repeats after me, but the other night he said them all on his own.  He thanked God for his friends and school and food.  Made this momma so proud! 

Brooks makes us laugh all the time too.  We were out for a walk this week and he looked up and saw the birds.  He got so excited and started trying to fly.  And when Tim and I laugh at things he does, he says "that's funny."

Tim and I got to go to the UGA vs. Clemson game.  It was so much fun!  Tailgating was perfect thanks to my sis and bro-in-law's amazing tailgate.  And the game was a blast, one of the loudest I've heard at Sanford!  

 

That's all for now!  

RJ is 7 months old now, and I can tell I've fallen into the stereotype that the second child doesn't get as many pictures.  Let me just tell you, 2 kids is hard work!  I can just hear God saying, "I didn't say it would be easy, but it will be worth it."  And boy is it worth it!  

 

We finally got Ramsey's 6 month appointment in, and here are his stats: 
Weight: 17.1 pounds (32%) woohoo!
Height: 27.75 inches (81%)
Head: 17 inches (33%)

We had a great 4th of July!  My family all went to Saluda, NC where my mom grew up.  They have a celebration called Coon Dog Day.  Tim and I ran their 5K that morning (Tim placed 3rd), we all watched the parade and the boys rode some rides that afternoon, and then we had fun at the square dance that night!

 
This is a view of my parents land in Saluda.

 

 

I've been blessed with some very happy boys!  Tim and I ran a 5K in Kennesaw the next weekend (he placed 1st in his age group and I got 3rd)!  Then we celebrated our 4th Anniversary with dinner at The Melting Pot.

Growing way too fast! RJ is trying to crawl, and Brooks is spitting out full sentences!

Our special friends came to visit and we had a big sleepover! 

My classroom is ready for a new group of firsties!