Wednesday, January 31, 2018

January 2018


2018 started out with a couple of fun snow days which are rare in Memphis
Thanks Mimi for making us hats - they came in handy!

We celebrated the first snow with Snowman Pancakes

Benjamin was the first out the door and last to come in

Hannah enjoyed making different snow creations

Judah lasted longer in the snow than I thought he would

Let's just say Bethany wasn't a fan of the snow

The big kids sledding down the hill in the front yard

Our street was frozen solid which made for a fun walk/run on the sleds


Although Benjamin was not ready to come inside, Judah and Hannah were D-O-N-E.

Benjamin went out later to make his own "boy snowman"

I enjoy getting to spend special 1:1 time with Benjamin while the "littles" nap

Four month milestones: Sleeping through the night and starting solids : )

Once she got the hang of eating from a spoon she was eager for more sweet potatoes!

Hannah's daily tea party during room time. 
Complete with "tea party music" from the jewelry box she got for Christmas

These two beauties are dressed and ready for church
Such a sweet sister pair

These two brothers love to wrestle
We pray they will have a special bond and friendship as they grow up. 

Benjamin had this idea and painted a sign for his and Judah's bedroom
He specifically wanted two animals that were "fierce" and would scare off girls - lol

Fun with Nana and Pops at the Carousel

Quonset Studios is open and has an exciting announcement! 
Check out our website HERE for details

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My family had pictures made during our visit to Kingsport last month.
These are a few of my favorites.

Mimi and Grady with the four grands : )

A candid real life moment with Judah...pretty much his feelings on what it's like to be two years old

He got lots of extra attention to cheer him up which ended up giving us some sweet pics

This is what trust looks like

Brown-eyed beauty


Even Hannah's barbie made a pic...the wind blown look for sure - ha!

My brother and his sweet wife Brandy

My favorite picture of us!

Even after 11 years and he still makes my heart skip a beat <3


"Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in one's youth. Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them." Psalm 127:4-5


Saturday, December 30, 2017

December 2017

Quonset Studios is now OPEN! 
Our first tenants have moved in and they love their new space. 
Know anyone who needs a professional studio in midtown? 

It has been a joy to watch Judah transition from being a baby to a little boy this past year. He has a sweet and spunky personality and keeps us on our toes. He loves to wrestle with his brother and hold his baby sister. 

We got to spend some time with my family in East TN this month. Can't wait to see the rest of the pictures that were taken during our photo shoot! BTW - Those are real mountains in the background (not just a pretty backdrop)

Although our times with my family are short they are always full of special memories and we look forward to being together again. 

Mimi and Grandy with the 4 grands
Love this one!

Little Miss Bethany turned 3 months
She gives us the cutest coos and smiles : )

Sister Love <3

Benjamin has enjoyed the challenge of putting together his first Lego sets

Never too early to start - Readers are leaders

Hooray! The Memphis Grand Carousel is now open at the Children's Museum

Hannah's daily tea party with her dolls

Apparently this is the cool hangout while I do the dishes

Our life group did an IKEA scavenger hunt for our Christmas Party. We had a blast completing our check list and looking at everyones pics. I would highly recommend it. 
You can print out the list HERE

This Christmas we continued old traditions and started new ones.
Candle light service, making paper snowflakes after watching the Elf, baking gingerbread men, decorating sugar cookies, unwrapping a Christmas book each day, painting with friends, Jesse Tree, and taking all four kids to Target by myself so they can buy gifts for each other (won't do that one again - lol)

Christmas dinner and fun with the Roberts/Finfrocks

Glad to have some more cousin time before they move to California in January. 

Happy New Year!
Looking forward to 2018 and seeing what God has in store for our family