Grace 11 months

Grace 11 Months

Grace is our mover and shaker right now! 

She gets into the cabinets to pull everything out!

She stands on her own and has taken a couple tiny steps, but nothing consistent. She still prefers to crawl everywhere. 

Loves to eat anything you give her. 

Prefers to take her brother's toys, food, and water cup. 

Drinks well out of a sippy cup. 

Sleeps well at night. She likes to be laid down on her back before going to sleep. 

Loves her brothers and has the cutest belly laugh when they wrestle or play with her. 

We love our Gracie!

James 2 years, 5 months

James 2 years, 5 months

What can I say about our sweet James...

He is a little love bug and a stinker all at the same time!

He has a killer smile.

Shares well with others. 

He doesn't like when Grace tries to play with his toys or take his food.

James has gotten more of an opinion and definitely stalls at bedtime now. 

He is an extremely picky eater. Took him to the doctor this last week because we were a little concerned about his growth. He is 35 inches and 32 pounds; 67% on height and 54% on weight. The doctor wasn't concerned at this point about weight, but we did start him on pediasure to give him some extra calories during the day. 

We love our Jamesaroo!

John 3 years, 10 months

John 3 years, 10 months

John is 42 inches tall and 41 pounds.

The last few months with John has been difficult. He has definitely got an opinion and a way he wants to do things. We are having to hold our ground and discipline much more lately with him. 

Loves to draw, play baseball, and help with projects. 

He doesn't enjoy going down for a nap or bed, but will sleep well at night once he is in bed.

He loves to take care of Mommy and buy her flowers. 

Is very much of a Daddy's boy right now!

We love our John John!

Mr. & Mrs. Charly Parson's Wedding

Mr. & Mrs. Charly Parson's Wedding

We celebrated Charly and Stasia getting married in Clearwater, Florida on Saturday, April 23, 2016.

After spending the first part of the week at Disney World, Jay's mom, Holly, and Grace headed to the bridal brunch in Clearwater, Florida on Friday, April 22, 2016. It was a lovely brunch with family and friends. That evening we had the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner at the Sand Pearl. 

Saturday, April 23, 2016, Holly, John and James played on the beach for a little while before Jay had a lunch with Charly. We then headed to the church that evening for pictures and the ceremony. John was the ring bearer and he did such a wonderful job! After the ceremony we attended a beautiful reception. We had a lot of fun celebrating Charly and Stasia!

Here are a few pictures from the wedding weekend:

Disney World

Disney World

We flew to Orlando, Florida on April 19, 2016. We were picked up by the Disney Bus and taken to our hotel at Fort Wilderness Lodge and Campground. The Cabins we stayed in were very spacious and a great fit for our family. That evening we went to dinner at the Trail's End Restaurant. 

Nanny and Bubba met us at the Cabins. It was a huge help and great joy to have them with us on this trip with the kids!

On Tuesday, April 20, 2016, we all got up and headed to Magic Kingdom by boat. Our first stop was to see Mickey Mouse! The boys loved seeing Mickey, especially James. John's favorite ride was the race cars, where he got to drive his own car. 

On Wednesday, April 21, 2016, we went to Animal Kingdom. The boys enjoyed the animals on the safari and the Lion King show. 

On Thursday, April 2, 2016, we headed back to Magic Kingdom for the day. We of course had to ride the race cars again, as well as a couple roller coasters. John surprisingly really enjoyed the roller coasters.

Here are a few pictures from our fun and adventurous trip to Disney!

Mr. & Mrs. Max Silliman's Wedding

Mr. & Mrs. Max Silliman's Wedding

On March 19, 2016, we celebrated the union of Max and Elizabeth in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The boys were both cute little ring bearers in the wedding. Such a special honor for them and they did so good!

We traveled with the kids from Dallas to Alabama on the 17th. It took us about 11 hours to get there. The boys were really good, but Grace did not enjoy her carseat.

On March 18, 2016, we went to the Alabama kids museum down the street from our hotel in the morning, came back for naps, and then headed to rehearsal and rehearsal dinner that evening.

On Mach 19, 2016, Jay and the boys went to the kids museum again, while Holly went to the bridal brunch and got ready for the wedding. It was a beautiful ceremony officiated by Jay and the reception was gorgeous! It was a wonderful day!

Here are a few pictures from the wedding:

Grace Baby Dedication

Grace's Baby Dedication

One February 21, 2016, we had Grace's baby dedication at Prestonwood Baptist Church. We are so thankful for the family and friends that were there to support us as we raise Grace to love the Lord. Here are a few pictures from the day.