Summer Random-ness

Summer is not officially over according to the calendar, but almost! Yes, I hang on to every last day :) We're enjoying some "cooler" weather and getting back into a routine. Thought I would post some of the random pictures we've taken of the boys over the past month.

Both boys love to play the piano!



Our little clown



Posing for a picture


And the "true to life" shot

YAY! SCHOOL!

Today was Josiah's first day of 3-year-old preschool! We are ALL excited :) It has been a fun summer, but I think everyone is ready to get back on a routine...especially Josiah. He has been excited for a couple weeks now and got to meet his teachers last week. This morning he was a bit nervous before we left the house, but ran right in and didn't even want to say good-bye when I dropped him off. I am so thankful for his teachers and his school and the time alone I will get with Cooper!

The "First Day of School" Pictures

Cooper even got in on the action

Ethiopia

Ethiopia? Why are we writing about Ethiopia?

Our dear friends, known around the house as "Uncle Jim and Aunt Emily" have begun the process for adopting a little boy from Ethiopia! We are excited to walk along this journey with them, as we dream of adopting one day as well. They have a blog that I wanted to share, as they are a part of our fam, so please follow along if you wish. (Reading it often makes me cry, so you might want to have the tissues handy)

www.andiamyours.blogspot.com

Please be praying for them! And, if you feel led to support them financially, I'm sure they wouldn't mind :)

"You have called me by name and I am yours..."

The "Dressy" Family Shots

Here is our attempt at the "get everyone in coordinating outfits and take family pictures" event that is part of everyone's beach vacations. Three kiddos 3 and under does not necessarily allow for fabulous shots, but we were able to capture the moments! Mimi smocked matching crab outfits for the kids (the grown-ups were slightly disappointed that we did not get crab outfits) and they were adorable! See if you can spot the wild child in all of the pictures who would not sit still...

Mimi & Papa with their grandbabies (how did we end up with all of these bald blondies?!?)

The Wood Family

The Alexander Family

The Beach

Vacation...it always goes too quickly! We just returned from a fantastic week at the beach. Great weather, accommodations, food, and time with family. Lots of digging in the sand, playing in the waves, watching sunrises (thanks to early risers) and sunsets, runs on the beach, yummy margaritas, and just hanging out! Here are a few pictures to whet your appetite...more to come over the next week or so!


And we got to squeeze on this little cutie a bunch. Even though she doesn't look happy in this picture, she loved her pool on the beach!

Oh Brother

Silly brothers...

Who knew making hats out of "loveys" would be such a big hit!?!

And yes, I am a sucker for boys in matching pajamas

(I have no idea why Siah has shoes on in this picture...)

Fending for themselves

This is what happens when Momma takes too long to get dinner together...