Wednesday, September 18, 2013

* Birthday Bash *

In July, we celebrated a national friend's birthday...
You know any time we have a reason to hang out, eat food, and make cake- We are ALL over it!


I always LOVE when he brings his precious kids over- 
Isn't his son SO cute?
His daughter is too, but she chose to give me this face for the camera this time... 
she totally started busting out laughing afterward,
don't worry :)

Levi, Jack, & Max had some pillow wrestling matches:

This smile melts my HEART!

Riley snuck in some cuddle and smile time with Aunt Beth :)


So thankful for these folks and their willingness to come help us celebrate this guy who has become very dear to us!


Monday, September 16, 2013

. Nepal Get-Away .

Back in June our visa time was up, so me and my crew headed to Nepal.
I had the best traveling crew :)


 Levi was a great entertainer for Riley AND
I think he LOVED having a personal travel buddy :)
Riley liked showing off her ability to be comfy
no matter where she had to sleep.


Levi's favorite part was the BATH TUB in our hotel room
aka "the pool"


 Yes, bud, yes- that's right... our very own PERSONAL pool!


We also SOAKED up the GRASS at the hotel!!!!
Craig & I ordered cappuccinos and then took the kiddos to hang out on the lawn


My girl and I hung out on the bench

While Papa sipped on his cappuccino while playing soccer with his little boy
(Serious multi-tasking!)



Levi even recruited a little buddy to join in the fun

Love watching my boys running through the grass, seeing all the beautiful scenery around us, and the best part was sitting next to this blue eyed girl:


You know we will always enjoy seeing some beautiful MOUNTAINS anytime
(although I didn't get any pictures of them this time NOR did we get to hike them)
NEXT time, Nepal, NEXT time!


Friday, September 13, 2013

WHERE'S WALDO... aka LEVI ?????


 This is how I discovered Levi one night:


Can you FIND him?
haha.

I love how unpredictable this precious boy is!
Wish I could crawl into his little mind and know just exactly what he was thinking ;)

Tuesday, September 10, 2013

REWIND:Anniversary Treat

Ok- so WAY back on June 23rd, 2013
Craig & I celebrated 6 years of being married!

I will spare you the saga, but let's just say, up until this year, we haven't had the best record of truly taking the time to celebrate each anniversary.
It truly is something to be celebrated...

 A full year of memories, challenges, victories, learning, growing together, loving, offending, forgiving, extending grace, laughter, serving, and the list could continue.
These are most definitely WORTHWHILE reasons to take the time and genuinely make a "Big Deal" out of it... because it is, well, A BIG DEAL!

Anyway...
This year we got away, and spent the night at a little cottage outside of the city.
It was refreshing to be away, just our little family.

Here is the tour of our "get away" spot:































Really do LOVE this man!
 

AAAAAAAAND the REAL reason why I chose this place.....

JACUZZI!!!!!!!!
 

Ironically enough, we both just took turns enjoying it Levi.
Haha.
And so goes the life with kids, right?

Levi had so much fun in the "pool" as he called it.
Yes, sweet boy, our very own personal pool-
Isn't it wonderful?



We also enjoyed some lounging in our PJs and watching some movies with the two most beautiful by products of this wonderful LOVE our GOD has blessed us with.


Just in case you were beginning to wonder... No we sure did NOT leave South Asia- it was still right in our back yard ;)


So grateful for my husband, 
grateful for our marriage, 
and grateful for these tiny tots and their cute toes!

SO- Here's to 6 years and to making a "Big Deal" out of that which truly is a BIG DEAL!





I Love you Craig- so glad you are the Papa of our two precious children.
Couldn't ask for a better best friend.


Saturday, September 7, 2013

Happy Independance Day ~ Incredible India!

. August 15th .
We celebrated India's Independence Day....
IN STYLE!

Orange, White, and Green all the way :)



What better way to celebrate than by sipping on a Starbucks Java Chip Frappaccino
Mmmmm Mmmmm!

Levi & Riley celebrated by giving: Kisses, Cuddles, Hugs, & Smiles ALL AROUND!




Happy Independence Day Incredible India!