Easter
Our family, Easter 2012.{It’s almost impossible to take a good picture of two kids!}
We had a lovely Easter! After church, we went to Nana & Papaw’s for Easter dinner with the family!
Paxton hunting eggs with Mimi & Papaw!
He loved finding eggs, he hunted about 6 different times! When all the eggs had been found, he’d say ‘more’ and they’d be hidden again!
FFA Convention
We attended day one of the Tennessee FFA Convention! We enjoyed visiting with friends and being at the convention since we hadn’t been since 2009. There were several changes since we last attended and the convention just seems to get better and better every year!
The boys with their Papaw, former agriculture teacher and state FFA advisor, at their very first Tennessee FFA Convention!
Paxton wondering in the convention hall between sessions!
Love this shot of our little boy checking out the stage.
On stage!
This child couldn’t pass up the opportunity to bust a move while on a stage! He’s a born entertainer!
Little rocker coming off stage!
“The plow is the symbol of labor and tillage of the soil…” I had to get a shot of this since John David and I both were Vice Presidents!
Our family at convention!
Now we just have to figure out a way to get back to Tennessee in 12 years so Paxton can be enrolled in agriculture and an FFA member in Tennessee!
Aquarium of the Smokies
While we were in Gatlinburg this past Monday for the Tennessee FFA Convention, we took Paxton to the Aquarium of the Smokies as part of his birthday present! We want to give our children gifts of experience instead of a lot of things and Paxton loves fish and penguins since his trip to the Tennessee Aquarium back in December! We knew he’d love a visit to the aquarium and we were right!
A shark!!
He loved looking at the fish in this big tank!
You can’t tell very well since it was so dark but he’s squatting down looking up at the fish in awe! Precious moment!
Seahorses! I love all the little sea creatures, they’re intricate and beautiful!
Checking out wild looking sea dragons! They were beautiful!
Enjoying the fish with Paxton!
There was this fish that talked about the different parts of a fish and Paxton loved it! It’s talking here and Paxton has his hands in its mouth! Too funny!
Pushing buttons to make the fish talk!
Love this sweet smile…he had a blast!
Checking out treasure!
Crawling with daddy to see the penguins up close!
Paxton and Daddy up close with penguins!
And crawling out!
A beautiful penguin!
He’s ‘touching’ a penguin swimming up against the glass!
With my sweet boy…he was a little upset because this part of the penguin exhibit was outside and he thought we were leaving! He kept saying ‘fish’ and pointing! I guess that’s a sign he had a blast!
Hanging with his daddy!
We all had fun!
Next on our list is the Georgia Aquarium!
The End of March
Here’s a few favorite pictures from the end of March:
In their brother shirts! We bought Paxton’s when we found out baby number two was on the way and we found Weston’s a few weeks ago!
My boys are full of personality!!
Look at this precious boy!!
We had a mini (and somewhat unsuccessful…it’s hard to photograph two!) photo shoot the day the boys wore their matching rompers!
Sweet boys!! (Little Weston was not up for holding his head up this day!)
I love that this little expression was captured!
A little editing on this precious shot!
Daddy and his boys!
Love! Look at Paxton’s puckered little lips!!
The boys!!
Precious brotherly love!
Three Months
Sweet little Weston was 3 months on March 22! {I took these pictures that very day but am just now posting them!}
What a joy this sweet boy is in our lives! The first two months were a bit rough but once we figured out he has a dairy intolerance {only when I drink milk} life has gotten much easier for all! He is such a happy and laid back baby!
Milestones from Two Months to Three Months:
- Sleeping through the night!
- Less fussy!!
- In largest bumGenius setting.
- Still wearing some 0-3 month clothing but mostly in 3-6 months now.
- Started sleeping in his own crib at 10 weeks old!
- An excellent napper.
- Loves to snuggle and be held.
- Laughing, cooing and smiling!
- Adores his big brother…he smiles at Paxton more than anybody!
- Loves to ‘talk’!
- Thinning out a little bit since he’s getting longer but still adorably chunky!
- Loves nursing.
Look at those lips!
Sweet baby hands!
Love, love, love the sweet baby rolls!
Laughing out loud at mama!
A nice surprised look!
Getting some love from brother!
Sweet boys in their matching diapers!
This month I think we’ve all settled into life as a family of 4! Weston is interacting with all of us and is developing a personality and since he’s not as fussy as he was the first 2 months, he’s much easier! We love this sweet boy and are so thankful he’s a part of our little family!
Welcome to our family blog! It's is a glimpse into our life as a church media director (John David), stay at home mom (Rachel), adorable toddler (Paxton) and precious baby (Weston)! We strive to live a simple, Christ honoring life on one income!
