Three already??

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It is so hard to believe that our little girl is now three years old! Time has gone by so quickly, and it just seems to keep speeding up. At three, Ceili is such a little girl...no more toddler in her anymore! She is talking up a storm these days and using her imagination like no other! She absolutely loves to play pretend...with just about anything and everything! She still loves to cuddle with Mom and Dad, which is always a nice treat! She really is the sweetest little girl, most of the time!

This past year has been a big year for Ceili, from potty-training to becoming a big sister, and she has done such a great job through it all! She is such a trooper! She loves to help Mommy and Daddy, whether it is helping Daddy out in the yard or helping Mommy bake in the kitchen. She absolutely loves helping us with her baby brother too...singing to him when he cries, feeding him his bottle or just talking to him to make him smile! She is the best big sister and we have had so much watching her grow into this new role!

Here are some pictures we grabbed one evening to mark her third year. Coming soon will be pictures from her Princess birthday party...stay tuned!

Three Boys

These two adorable boys are about to have a baby brother...tomorrow in fact! We definitely had our hands full trying to get these two to stay by mom instead of play, but if we were patient enough, they each would come up to Mom and hug and/or kiss her belly for a split second every once in a while. So, I just had to be ready with the camera - and I think Mom will be happy with what we got! I know she was nervous that we didn't get very many, but there are plenty more where these come from! Enjoy your preview...and I can't wait to meet your newest little guy and take his pictures!!

A Day at the Zoo

Ceili absolutely loves going to the zoo - I think we could go everyday and she would never get tired of it! So, below are some pictures from our most recent trip there...

Ceili, trying to keep hydrated on a day that nearly hit 90 degrees!

.Tubby Time.

Keaton is now starting to like his tubby time...FINALLY! He really hated it there for a while...the combination of being naked and then being put into a tub full of water just did not go over well with our little guy for about the first 3 months! Now that he is a little older, though, he just sits there and smiles through it, while his big sister pours water on his legs and belly! Here are a few shots of him recently during bathtime...

And Ceili of course, who has always LOVED bathtime...

Memorial Day weekend...

...at Nana & Papaw's! We had a cookout at our favorite nearby hangout...called Nana & Papaw's backyard! We were joined by Auntie Nawna, Uncle Don, Keira, Auntie Mamie, Uncle Matt, and Carter too! Of course, the kiddos had a blast playing, as always! And both of my little ones had some fun laying in the hammock with Nana...such treasured memories I know they will have in the backyard at Nana & Papaw's house throughout the years!!

Best Daddy in the World

In celebration of Father's Day, this post is dedicated to the wonderful man I chose to spend my life with and raise a family with.

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Justin is such a great Daddy...always there to kiss boo-boos or offer a gentle hug when Ceili is upset. He genuinely loves to have the kids around...even if it is just having Ceili help him in the yard or just holding Keaton on his chest in the evening. I have loved Justin from the minute I met him, but I have re-fallen in love with him in a totally different way now that we have kids.

I never thought I could get so much enjoyment out of just watching him interact with our children, but it brings me pure joy every time I sit back to just watch...I find myself smiling without even meaning to. As much as it breaks my heart sometimes, I think it is so sweet when Ceili wants Daddy to hold her or wants to spend time with him instead of me. As much as I would like to think that I am Ceili's one and only favorite...I know that I share that title with her Daddy too, which I think is just wonderful! I am so excited to watch as his relationships grow with both Ceili and Keaton.

Below are just a few pictures to honor him on his special day!

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This little girl turned ONE this past weekend and was so much fun to take pictures of! She is such a doll...there were too many favorites from this session that I couldn't just pick a couple! Can't wait for Mom and Dad (and Grandma & Grandpa too!) to see the rest of their album! Hope your party was a lot of fun Birthday Girl!!