We had some warmer weather at the very end of August and beginning of September and it was so nice to get in the sunshine *one last time* before the rainy season closes in for the next nine months. Brady came over for “swimming and sandwiches.” Playing at the lake with Juden andContinue reading “End of Summer”
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Haley’s One Year Photos
We absolutely love Sarah Ellen and her gift of photography. Our kids were both recovering from being sick and were a little tired but she managed to pull out their best and give us pictures to remember Haley turning one, JT turning three, and our tenth wedding anniversary. Here are some of our favorites.
Footprints
For a long time now, I’ve been saying that I bet Haley’s footprint at a year old would be the same as JT’s at birth. (After all, her head is still smaller than his was at birth, and she still wears 0-6 month shoes.) I took footprints for Haley’s one year birthday to put inContinue reading “Footprints”
Happy Birthday Haley!
We were so excited for our little girl to turn ONE. I woke her up with the traditional birthday song. (Okay, I didn’t wake her up. She always wakes up before I go in there.) The day before her birthday, we had her party. It was a “get ready to get wet” theme and everyoneContinue reading “Happy Birthday Haley!”
Cole Family Photos
Before my brother and his family went home, we paid a friend-of-a-friend to come take some family pictures of us. She did a great job! We love the photos and are so thankful to capture our whole Cole family together. We got some framers, that’s for sure. Click here to see the individual pictures, orContinue reading “Cole Family Photos”
The Rock
While you’re camping at Steamboat Rock, it is kind of a must-do to climb the rock that the park is named after. This year we did it as a family – packing Haley and, most of the time, JT too. The North Carolina Coles bought/brought us all matching shirts for the trip and we woreContinue reading “The Rock”
The Early Bird
Since she was born, Haley gets up before JT. I used to be frustrated because she is up early but came to realize it’s nice to get her up, fed, and dressed before child #2 gets up. Plus, we get some Mom-and-Haley time. In the tent at Banks Lake, this was no different. Fortunately, JTContinue reading “The Early Bird”
Banks Lake Trip 2
The very best part of our summer is always our Banks Lake trip. We got to go twice this summer and we were really looking forward to going with my parents and my brother’s family. When we arrived at Steamboat Rock State Park, we were greeted by mosquitos. Hundreds. Pounding at the glass of theContinue reading “Banks Lake Trip 2”
The Arrival
Finally, the moment we wait all year for: the Coles arrived from North Carolina on July 25. We were soooo excited! In preparation, JT got to help Jim mow the lawn. Note his “safety sunglasses.” JT also got his first ever barber shop haircut… by the same woman who cut Jim’s hair for years whenContinue reading “The Arrival”
Kids in Chairs
Before dinner tonight, the kids did some backyard lounging. I couldn’t help but grab my camera. Love them!
The Keene Family 