Sarah Shalley Photography: 2015

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Around the house. We're beating the heat by staying IN.
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Work from home life. Sitting in the kitchen while the boys play.
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The first few minutes of Pierce's nap, I've been intentionally spending time with Parker. We've played games and done crafts -- anything to keep the tv off and really share some quality time together. I love the things he says!

No excuses - working out even with the boys up and playing all around me.
19. Swim lessons were cancelled this morning, so at the last minute we threw our clothes in a bag and jumped in the car for a quick trip to East TX. Today is Emily's Heaven day and we just knew it'd make everyone's hearts feel a little better to see these two sweet boys.

The boys did great in the car. We rolled in to Pineland a little after 1:30pm. Shannion wasn't at school, but we did find her nearby and went back to school with her. The boys loved exploring her classroom and raaaawr-ing at the tigers. Baba came by the school and we all went to eat at the local mexican food joint before going back to Baba's to see Hannah Banana.

My fave "cemetery drink" as Parker calls it and oh my was Pierce a little worn out!

A milestone. Pack n play is at moms so when we decided to jump in the car for a surprise road trip I grabbed the "boat bed" for Pierce knowing Parker could sleep In a big bed. I laid him down and his eyes got big. Then he pointed to my face and said "eyes, nose" behind that paci. Not wanting to sit in here with him until he fell asleep, I turned out the light and walked out. He cried for 1 minute. An hour later I come to bed and see this bigness.
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A visit to the farm house - they love cows, dogs and tractors.

A quick visit to see Uncle Wink. He lets us ride in the tractor! Parker always enjoys this.

Oh, Emily...how my boys would love to have met you on this side of Heaven.

This awesome coach, Jen, earned us a call with CEO Carl Daikeler. It was so fun to hear his encouraging message and get some face time with my sweet friend. She's really rocking her Beachbody business and I'm so excited for her.

...while I was gone.
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Morning snuggles and sweetness.
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This never gets old. I find face after face of this cutie on my phone. Lots of deleting but I do manage to save a few.

Papa and Grana came by to take Parker out for a special shopping trip and lunch date. He loved the alone time with them and even came home with a few things for his brother. Thanks Papa and Grana for the sweet treat.

"Sams" is SIX. We drove to Nav to celebrate his birthday and had a great visit with his family. These boys are always fast friends when they're together. Brandi and I love that there's 1.5 years between them, but they're almost always the same size.
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Little brother wasn't quite ready for this morning's wake up call.

Hilariously, Parker accidentally dressed in Pierce's 18mos shorts! We all got a good laugh out of this.

Coke floats. On a park bench. Facing west. Across the street from my house. Oh how blessed we are.

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It's the first day of school for our people. We're hanging out at home. Sure are going to miss you, Summer. It's been so much fun.
And to think, a year from now I have to let this big boy of mine go off to school. As tough as togetherness sometimes is, I cannot imagine my day without him. Fall of 2016 please come slowly.

My very own Elmer Fudd.

Homemade, healthy pizza. We all loved it!

Pierce made me teary eyed as we "rock a bye babied" tonight. He's such a big little boy and not so much a baby. Breaks my heart how quickly we all grow up.
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This boy is my greatest love and my greatest challenge and my greatest accomplishment all rolled into one.
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Eating and crafting -- their faves.

A visit with our Ellie Paige while her Mommy and Daddy checked on little brother.

I got in the pool. With 3 kids and a dog. It went pretty well. Everyone is still breathing. I did confirm that Pierce cannot yet float or swim. Parker is a rock star. Moxie dog loves to chase water sprayed by kiddos and Ellie Paige loves her floaties and sitting on the side and playing with her "brudder". Sweet afternoon with these littles.
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Meet the teacher for my sweet boys. I think they'll both really LOVE school this year. I'm so excited about their new school and cannot express enough gratitude to the Lord for the reminder that He always wants the best for us and will provide it...we need only to listen and follow in obedience.

Hungriest person I've ever met. He's almost always under foot, begging for a snack!
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All too soon he will be the size of mama. For now, I soak up my mornings with some big boy snuggles before we get our wild little mister out of bed. Love this short and sweet time we have together.

Entertaining himself before his swim lesson.

Parker is doing an amazing job at becoming an even better swimmer.

The family that works out together...ha! My workouts don't always feel 100% with little people around, but I do love that boy boys are enthusiastic about fitness and want to join me when they see me working out.

My whole heart, driving away from me. They're off for a fun night at Cookie's house. I'm always torn between tears and throwing a party. Mom problems for sure!
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I haven't been able to find my mail key -- maybe this is why!
Also, we have mice in our back yard and I just cannot even go out there without being completely creeped out.
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