Super Superheros!

This is Maximus and his best bud Gabriel. Better known as Captain America and Flash.

These two are the perfect superheros. They both LOVE dressing up in their costumes, fighting bad guys and posing for a quick photo for their fans. Thanks guys!

Planting Day at the Farm

That's right, it's that time of year again - time to get our planting on. Every year, we plant a large amount of crops and diligently watch them grow into some incredible, healthy and organic vegetables at my sibling's farm.

It is hard work, but so rewarding! To know that you planted something, watered it, waited for it, and then voila: beautiful vegetables to feed your family. It doesn't get much better than that (or at least in my book it doesn't). 

 

Getting the rows ready for the seeds. Max working with his Aunt Beth.

                                                 

Favorite pic for sure, what a guy! 

Definitely deserving of a water break. 

He worked up such a sweat, the shirt had to come off! 

                                           

My perfect little helper. Can't wait to see this garden grow!

   

Charlotte's Dedication

Charlotte,

It seems like we have waited forever for you, and at the same time it's like you have always been with us. We love you so much, and can't wait to see how God will use you to shake grounds and move mountains. We feel so blessed to be your parents. We thank God for choosing us! We love you! 

It was an absolute gorgeous day for her dedication at church. I just love that Sam and Max are wearing their matching white linen pants. :) And Charley looks like the princess she truly is in this outfit. 

Charlotte Jane,
   You are amazing!

Charlotte Working The Camera

Here is a little impromptu photo shoot I did with Charley on our front porch swing.

Charlotte Jane -7 months old. :)

These are the days where she will actually keep bows in her hair! I love this outfit on her. It sure is fun to dress a little girl up, especially when her Aunt Kristen gets her precious skirts like this one. :)

Happy 4th Birthday, Maximus!

Four? Seriously, we have a four year old? Where has the time gone? These past four years have certainly flown by. And so this year we thought we would throw a blowout party for Max at Huntington National Park to watch the Clippers with our family and friends. It was an amazing day, with great weather and a ton of memories made!

Future Allstars.....

(Isabel, Brooke, Caleb, Lincoln, Gabriel, BIRTHDAY BOY, Elijah, Quinton and Shayden)

We had one of THE coolest, baseball -birthday cakes ever. I sent our infamous cake lady a picture of the invitation and told her that we were celebrating at the Clippers game. I couldn't have drawn up a better cake than this. Max loved being able to read his name, and thought it was uber cool that the jersey had a #4 just like his new age. (side note - one of the ballpark managers at the gate saw us carrying in this cake and asked if he could take a picture of it to tweet out to all of the Clippers fans! He thought it was too cool.)

Brit took Max in search for the perfect baseball birthday outfit. His first pair of baseball pants (which looked adorable on his little waist) and probably his favorite - the blue belt! He even has his cleats on, if you look closely.

                                                        Max with some of his best friends!

Happy Birthday, Maximus! You have grown up so much this past year. The things you say literally have us in tears. You are extremely talanted, kind and oh so funny. Your memory is astonishing and you are loved by so many people. You make our hearts happy, buddy! We can't wait to watch all the amazing things you are going to do. We'll always be your number one fan!

One of my favorite pictures. : )



Happy birthday, sweet boy! We love you so much! xoxo

Baby Yoga

Charley's new thing: sucking on her toes (especially the big one)! 


My aunt captured this video while watching the kiddos for the afternoon. Charley is happy as can be, still in her crib, after a wonderfully, long afternoon nap. 


Charley, you are going to be ready to join me in yoga class in no time!

Charley Loves Avocado!

Today marked a first for our baby girl. 

Avocado!

It was love at first sight, or should I say, at first taste. Avocados are packed with nutrients, so it was an easy winner when choosing our first food. 

And I am pretty sure this face says it all.

Yep, we will be dining on more avocado tomorrow!