My other babies

I have been away for the past week helping take care of these precious little babies.  Gracie and I have had lots of good bonding time and I got some cuddle time with Brooklyn and Bates at the hospital too.  I am headed home today and will miss them all.  I know they will have changed so much and be so big whenever I see them next.  Very excited to get home to my baby girl though!  

Gracie

Bates

Brooklyn

Gracie



Last week

Lots has happened around here lately...

My brother Matt and his girlfriend, Natalie, got engaged in Italy. We love Natalie and couldn't be more thrilled for her to join our family!

My niece, Gracie, came home from the hospital!

On Friday, we celebrated the marriage of our two friends, Laura and Douglas. Sadly, I didn't take any pictures at their wedding.

Friday was also my wonderful mama's birthday.

We celebrated my man all weekend for being a wonderful dad and turning 31 on Sunday!

And John's longtime friend, Seth, got engaged Sunday morning.

We are thrilled for Seth and Ashley!

The Beach

Here is a recap of our time at the beach. I am still wishing we were there right now!

Sometimes we wore a bathing suit...

and sometimes we did not.

Loved jumping in the pool to Daddy (and only Daddy)

Bingo and dancing...one of my favorite nights!

C loves her Papa

and her mommy too!

Another favorite is always the bagpiper

Up very late and being very silly

More swimming

Standard family pics

As I am going through these pictures, I am realizing I didn't really take any of our time on the beach. Ha! Oh well, next time!

The beach and some news

We just returned Sunday from 10 days of pure bliss on the beach. There was not one part of me ready to come home either. I have been fighting all week making myself get back into reality and our routine here.

I will post more pictures from our trip this weekend, but I will leave you with some fun news we have to share.
Caroline is going to be a big sister! We are excited to welcome another little munchkin to the family this Christmas. I am 12 weeks along now and feeling a little better each week. I have been sick, but felt better this go around than I did with Caroline. Now, you know the reason for my blog absence lately too! We are so grateful and thrilled over another gift of a child from the Lord.