** SNEAK PEAKS **

This were taken by Shannon at Bella Bean Photography!

We were able to get our family pictures taken yesterday. Our photographer offer a few sneak peaks while final editing is completed. Here are a few of our favorites.

WARNING: Please note the following while reviewing:

1. It was past bedtime.
2. It was 105 degrees. (Seriously, 105 degrees)
3. We were in a vineyard = bugs, bugs, bugs. 4. There was a wedding in the same location and Carter was WAY more interested in their party!

I'm pleased with the results so far but I'm still waiting for the *perfect* family photo.

I'm horrible at blogging...but here are a few new pics.

Carter at the zoo.

Aub hot and tired at the zoo :)

Miss smiles.

Love this picture.

Picture Update

As we try to get settled here in Arizona, needless to say, I haven't had much time to update the blog. Debbie these are for you!

Cardinal Game

The Cardinals played in Phoenix in May - we were able to go and the kiddos did great. The Cardinals lost one of the three nights they were in town and of course, it was when we went. They'll be back in town in a few weeks and we hope it make it to another game!

Sea World

We are on the road! Two days down and two to go. Today we are staying in San Antonio and were able to go to Sea World. How fun! It was so great. A few pics to enjoy...

Carter and Andrew.
My perfect little family.

Naptime!

THE Shamu!

Andrew feeding the dolphins.

We were really this close. We all were able to pet them. WOW!

Look at the phish!

The flash made him blink.

Can life get any better?

Andrew getting his EOD pin from an instructor.

What a fabulous week!

Andrew graduated...wow, it's been a LONG year but we're super proud, humbled and honored to serve in this capacity. Congrats, baby!

Aubrey laughs...and smiles, goos and coos. She weighed in at 10.8 this past Wednesday!

Carter is talking non-stop...new words of the week include shirt, dirty (Aubrey's diapers), purple, yellow and Joey (kangaroo's name on Little Einstiens). Go Carter!

I love it. I continue to be amazed each day and am grateful for my incredible family...

Little Man

Toby and Carter are best buddies.

Smelling the flowers. Carter calls them trees however.

Thristy during bathtime.

Cheese!

We love this little guy SO much. He is just growing in personality everyday and getting to be such a big helper. He loves Aubrey so much and is always concerned when she is upset - he says, "She sad, she sad." How cute! He loves bathtime (but what kid doesn't) and is really into coloring, Elmo and finding the moon right now. Basically, we have the coolest little guy around...but we've heard our Cousin Patrick isn't too shabby either :)

Prepare for a post all about Aubrey later!

Yes, We're Alive!

Ah - with a move in three weeks, a new little one, getting back into the groove of working from home, a hubby that's super busy with school and life in general, needless to say, I don't have much time for leisure activities - which includes the blog. A few pictures to hold you over - adorable - I know!

I can't express enough how grateful I am for this little one! We love you Aubrey Nicole!

Random Pictures

I haven't had as much time as I would like to mess with the blog but here are a few randoms that we like :)

Blessing Day!

Aubrey was blessed today! What an amazing moment this was for our family. I am grateful for Aubrey's sweet spirit and the joy she brings to our family. I can't wait to see what the future brings for her.

I am also grateful for Andrew and the priesthold that he faithfully holds - what a blessing this is for our family. We love you daddy!

A few family pics from our visit home...

Four generations!
Grandma and the grandkids.
Carter, Aubs and Ella

Sibling Love

Carter is doing super great with Aubrey. He is such a "big helper" and loves being a part of caring for Aubs. I'm so pleased with his reaction to her and my heart melts to see them interact. I love my kiddos!

Carter and the Lambs

This was only the beginning...

Over the holidays Carter was able to go to my uncle's farm down the road and visit the newly born lambs - he wasn't impressed and actually was scared to death. He LOVES animals but I think the lambs were a bit loud for them. As newborns their Baa's are quite overpowering!

Get me outta here!

(Carter and cousin Rachel)