My Sisters.... My Friends :)

I am very fortunate to have come in a 4-pack...

You know....
The FOUR of us:
My THREE sisters and I :)


Bridget(#3), Amanda(#1), me(#2), Caitlin(#4)

I love spending time with these three- we are always guaranteed to have a good time,
and I thank God that he saw it fit to have us walk alongside each other
through the past, the present, and the future.
The bond between sisters is really something that is indescribable.

These ladies are so precious to me- and each so uniquely gifted.
I love to see and hear how God is directing each of our paths for His glory.


It is a JOY and an HONOR to call them my SISTERS-
and even more so my dear FRIENDS.

You will not find any more true-
Who will love you for who you are (and in spite of who you are sometimes :))
Thank you God for my precious sisters...

A Smile for Papa

Sending this big ol' smile your way Papa

And All of our Love!

Popeye Arms

Popeye Arms in the Bath Tub:



Still missing Papa!

Cute Boys

Levi and Cousin Tate

We Miss you Papa

Levi and I dropped Papa off at the airport on Friday night
Then we hit the road to start our road trip to
West Virginia and Pennsylvania over the next week.
We already miss Papa though-
so we took these pictures this morning to send to him:





WE LOVE YOU PAPA!

Listen carefully

As it was best said in the movie "Bucket List"- Levi is learning early to...

"Never Trust a Fart"

I guess this one snuck out on Levi while he was hanging out with Momma and Grammy!

Our Trio

Last night Craig did a wedding ceremony for our friends Harmony and Chad in Raleigh NC
He did a great job sharing the beautiful parallel between the marriage bond
and our bond with Christ through the Gospel.

Levi and I were so proud.

Here is a snapshot of the three of us:

And one of Mr. Handsome himself in his polo and vest:

I'm so grateful that God allows me to experience His love through His son
and to have a small taste of it through Craig's love in our marriage.

Let's GOOOOOO Mountaineers!

Let's GOOOOO Mountaineers!



Levi was cheering them on this Saturday with Uncle Eric and Papa.

Emma & Levi

What?
You thought you were going to see a picture of Levi crawling up next to Emma
or Emma licking Levi's face- haha
OH NO- not yet (and in the case of the latter- I hope not ever...)

Just a snap shot of Craig & his girl, Emma:

AND
Me & my little guy, Levi:


Ok ok ok... I know he is OUR little guy :)

Saturdays & Soccer Games

Saturdays have always been a day I look forward to-
but it has become even more so these days in the Eggleton house.

I look forward to not having to get up at 5:30AM,
I love cuddling in close to my husband as we sleep in (which means 7:00- if we are lucky- haha),
I enjoy peaking over Craig and watching Levi sleep,
I love knowing that I will be the one holding, changing, feeding, and loving on Levi all day,
I love having the option of going out and doing something as a family
OR just staying in and hanging out together.

In the fall and spring, Craig plays soccer with the Triangle Adult Soccer League here in Raleigh.
So Levi and I look forward to going to the games to cheer Papa on:

Nana & Pappy

This weekend was a great weekend-
Nana & Pap came down from Pennsylvania
to see Levi.

We had a blast:
Levi spent Friday with them while Momma & Papa worked


We cooked breakfast on Saturday
then went to the park to run/walk, hang out and play some corn hole.


Levi loved his time outside and in the arms of his Nana & Pappy :)

...:::* 5 MONTHS OLD *:::...

~MARCH 12, 2011~
Our baby boy is 5 months old



Levi Elliot~
Every moment, every smile, every day... we TREASURE



THIS MONTH:
- Your love for your toes has continued to grow
-Recognizing faces is something you are great at... and you let us know with that BIG toothless grin when we walk into the room- we LOVE it!
-Papa has become an expert at getting those giggles out of you- melts my heart
-You love to pull on our hands and try to stand up on your strong legs
-You have developed your "engine" noise every time we are in motion- so so fun
-Drooling, chewing on your fingers and toys, fussy days/nights... but still no teeth :)
-Looking so stinking cute in your little "man" clothese (jeans & t-shirts)
-You FINALLY got those toes into your mouth- haha.

As always- it's an absolute joy and pleasure to watch you grow sweet boy.

Loving you always,
Momma & Papa

TOE TIME

Levi is in LOVE with his feet and toes these days
So every evening when I am getting Levi ready for bed...
we always take some time for TOE TIME!

And let me tell you- He has been aweful close to getting those toes in his mouth!

I love this boy!

Do you smell something?

::Don't Look at me... That smell is coming from Daddy::

Levi LOVES new t-shirts
(Thanks Aunt Jodi)

*Little Friends*

HattieJo Hopper has been one of Levi's very first friends.

The first time she met Levi, she threw her arms up in the air
and was ready to take him from me and hold him :)

They went trick or treating together this year in Wake Forest, NC
and we all got to hang out together after we had dinner together last week:



Every Friday both she and Levi have "Daddy Day",
and Andrew, HattieJo's daddy, will usually stop over with HattieJo to visit Craig and Levi

Needless to say, she has become quite fond of Levi, as is Levi of her :)
She is getting so good at being "gentle" and loving on Levi
(which shows what a great big sister she will be to her baby brother in June!)

STORY TIME:
Craig told me that last Friday- Andrew and HJ were leaving and she turned to Craig and said:
"Byyye Bye"
Then Craig asked her, "Are you going to say goodbye to Levi?"
to which she quickly turned,
walked over to the coffee table that Craig & Levi were standing behind,
leaned forward, and PUCKERED UP!
So stinkin' precious :)

We miss the Hopper's being our "neighbors"
but are so grateful for their friendship no matter the distance between our homes!

LAUNDRY Anyone?

Grammy's Visit

Grammy paid Levi a special visit a few weekends ago
by driving down from West Virginia to see him.

They walked at the park together, held hands in the back of the car while we went shopping,
played together, smiled together, cuddled & rocked together...
Levi can't wait until next time!

And for Valentine's Day- Grammy made Levi the cutest little quilt
So Momma and Levi decided to try it out one night
when we both crashed on the living room floor (at 7:30!!!!)

We love you Grammy!

...;;;**BABY BLUE**:::...

My Monday Visitors :)

On Monday, Craig had another Daddy Day with Levi,
but decided to include Mommy by visiting her at school.

I told my students that if they were good I would have a surprise for them...
Well halfway through 6th period- in walks my handsome husband and adorable little boy
So I said-" SURPRISE!"

(Ok ok ok... I know- really it was for me- but they were excited to meet Levi, too)
What a great way to start the week.