Newest Niece

A big welcome to our newest niece, Miss Taylor Joy! Can't wait to meet you, Little Darling!


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Our Adoption Story via an Interview with Steph

So many of you have asked us adoption questions and it's made me realize that rarely do I write adoption posts on the blog. I guess since we've written so much mandatory write-ups during the process I don't think to write for fun. Well, that said, my friend Steph is doing a special adoption series every Monday on her blog, indiansandpirates and this week is our chance to shine. So, if you're interested in hearing our Adoption Story, check out Steph's blog here.

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Mother's Day Visitor

Two girlies pretty excited about our unexpected backyard visitor.

"You touch him. No! You touch him!"

We thought we'd offer the turtle some water in an attempt to bribe him to stay...didn't work. After naps we checked on him and he was gone.

My lovely Mother's Day flowers that Riley sent


Happy Mother's Day!


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Belly Buddies

A few days I was greeted at the door with 4 proud, giggly girls wanting to show off their "pregnant" bellies. Ellie, Brooke, Meadow, & Saedi were so proud to be having babies just like their mothers. Saedi's face, especially, cracks me up...she couldn't even talk she thought she was so funny.

Then, I gave Ellie my camera to take a few pictures of Nat and my's belly. I was realizing I haven't been getting any pictures of myself this pregnancy but I guess that's the way it goes when it's number 3. There's nothing like being pregnant at the same time as a close friend. Nat and I were pregnant with Meadow & Saedi together...they were just 3 weeks apart. And now after 2 girls each we're both having baby boys that will probably be a month apart again! Great blessings!



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Races

2 weekends ago Riley and I flew to Boston while Mimi & Papa took care of the girls and Jack the dog. We had a blast during our 5 day get-away...eating the most delicious & most expensive sandwich ever purchased by two frugalists...a $25 lobster roll that was worth every penny. The sandwich was basically a toasted roll drenched in butter and then smothered with fresh, hot lobster meat, and a pile of fries to go a long with it. We also splurged on real Italian hot chocolate & $13 worth of Italian pastries...a chocolate chip canolli, a chocolate/mocha somthing-or-other, and rum soaked bread.

I'm totally kicking myself for not taking many pictures this weekend. We stayed with our friends, Sean & Meghan, & their newest edition, baby "Paddy." Meghan is a fabulous hostess, cook, baker, entertainer, &the best decorator I know, (she's thrifty too).

Another highlight of the trip was seeing Kyle again and meeting Andy. Both fellas took the bus up from NYC and spent Marathon Monday with us...cheering Riley & again, more eating!

Riley kicked butt during the marathon. He finished in 3:06 something and I it was the prettiest course I've ever seen. I got to watch him at mile 20 which is the beginning of the infamous "Heartbreak Hill" which is the last hill in a series of hills. It was also pretty amazing watching the elite runners, plowing through the course, and I was thrilled to see that the winning female was an Ethiopian!

And then on to my big race...the Nashville Country Music Half Marathon. I've run the race for the past 2 years that we've lived in Clarksville, and in fact, the day that we first drove into town was a race day, so we were able to see the runners as our welcome to Tennessee. Some friends and I (mainly other preggos) walked and jogged the course and had a blast. I've never trained with anyone before, and it was so much fun that I think trying to run one alone again will feel boring.

Hiking

With the awesome Spring weather Clarksville has been having lately, our family has been hiking quite a bit. The girls love exploring, fishing, and outdoor adventures...just like their parents, I guess :)








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Happy Easter

We rejoice that Jesus is alive and active!


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