A Tea for Two

While in Nebraska, I had the honor of throwing a "Tea for Two" with my mother in law and sister in law for my other sweet sister in law, Marla.  We are thrilled that Marla and T.J. are expecting twins this fall!  It was such a special day celebrating Marla and her precious babies. 

How is she this tiny with twins at 25 weeks?! She looks AMAZING! 

My sweet niece wanted to join in the girly fun!

Grandmothers and mama to be 

Marla with the amazing cake my mother in law got.

This looks familiar...

I can't get over how much this looks like Camden and Copper.

It is Toby and his dog, Sadie.  Crazy!

My baby's not much of a baby anymore...

When I snuggled with this cutie (sweet baby Cole) a few weeks ago, 

I suddenly realized that my baby's not much of a baby anymore. I mean she's a GIANT.

I'm in total denial that she turns 1 NEXT WEEK.

There's No Stopping Her!

Halle has become quite the explorer these days and is quite determined when she sets her mind to something.  On this morning, Cam was trying to stop her from going his room to mess up a block parking garage he had built.

She won.

Happy Birthday, Beckett!

We had a special day celebrating the life and legacy of our sweet Beckett.  Even though his little eyes never saw this world, our eyes saw him and we are forever changed.  Although the day brought some tears, it also brought joy and hope as we dream about the day that our family is all together.

Our family started a ministry called "Books for Beckett" this year: we invited family and friends to make donations to provide copies of Safe in the Arms of God in bereavement boxes that hospitals provide to families when they have pregnancy or infant loss.  It was such a joy to see so many others passionate about helping others heal during difficult times and to see the legacy of precious son has.  It is our prayer that the families who receive these books feel love, hear the truth and ultimately, see and know Christ. 

We were thankful the local hospitals welcomed these donations and are partnering with us in this ministry.  It was a very special moment delivering the books as a family to the hospitals. 

Next, we headed to a Mexican food dinner!  Halle got her first kids meal in honor of the special day. (It was kids eat free night!) 

After dinner we headed to "Beckett's park" to dream and send off balloons; a beautiful time as a family.

To my precious Beckett Lincoln, we miss you more than words can describe.  It is hard to believe that it has been 2 years.  We are thankful for your life and legacy and cannot wait until we can hold you again.  We love you.

 



Summer Nights

Such a fun night of pizza and swimming with friends! 

(Note: Halle's first time to pull to standing...yes, in the pool!) 

Sights of Our Summer

Someone is pulling up on everything all the time!  Such a big girl! 

I love how excited Halle gets when she sees my running shoes...she comes crawling over to me squealing. 

Nothing cuter than a sleeping baby, especially buns up! 

My silly boy! 

We kept a friends 18 month old a few weeks ago; Cam turned into a giant that night.

Halle showing her support for Daddy's favorite team. 

Tennis pro. 

Cutest ducky and frog ever. 

Trying to take advantage of any weather below 100 degrees! 

Welcome home, Daddy!  The kids love to greet Daddy when he comes home from studying or class.

Can't believe that this is the only pic I have, but last week we helped host a neighborhood Bible club.  It was a really great experience to meet some new people and for Cam to have the Gospel poured in! 

 

Cam and Halle prepping the glow in the dark bath!  They love it! 

Camden was trying to block Halle from his room, but she crawled right over.  He lay there in disbelief and she was a girl on a mission!