Hami Fami

Sunday, July 31, 2011

Funny Boys

Nathanael (who was potty training, hence no clothes) and Owen as the donkey and the tiger.

They said they were fighting Jericho.

Hudson made his own drum kit.

Elliot decided he'd be moral support for Nathanael during potty training and just wear underwear. He also wanted to be like Hudson and wear a Red Sox hat.

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

There's finally a girl in the mix! This post is late, but since I wasn't here to take part in welcoming Olivia into the world, I've had to collect a few photos from other people. Olivia was born on May 30th after a long and hard effort on Erin and Aaron's part. My sister was able to have a VBAC delivery after having a c-section with Owen. Erin worked really hard, and God was gracious to sustain her and keep the doctor at bay.

We're all praising God for sweet Olivia!

Proud parents, Aaron and Erin.

I think she's pretty happy, yeah? :) Delivery over and sweet baby girl in her arms.

Big brother Owen holding his baby sister.

Nannie with Olivia.

Nannie and Granddad, they love their great grandchildren!

Isn't she the cutest thing?

This is my favorite.

A month old.

Fishing, and more fishing

Pappy has taken the boys fishing several times this summer. They love it, especially when they catch something. In the first few pictures, all they caught was unbearable heat, a participation ribbon (which I should add Hudson was EXTREMELY proud of) and free hotdogs afterward. As you'll see below, they've had better luck at the pond by my parents' house.

This frog Hudson caught was REALLY big.

I love this picture.

Swimming at Aunt Kim's

My Aunt Kim has a pool in her backyard and we've taken advantage of it several times since we've been back. Being in a pool is pretty much the only way to tolerate the heat if you plan on being outdoors. My Aunt Ginger came down for the weekend a little while back and brought two of her grand-kids, Cutter and Colter, with her. Hudson loves Cutter and Colter and was super excited for the opportunity to play with them. They all had a blast swimming and spashing. Uncle Guapo wore himself out throwing the 3 crazies around the pool.

The little boys watching the big boys in the pool.

All smiles for sandwiches and watermelons.

Everyone enjoying the pool.

Nathanael's got the "phone talk" look down pat.

Owen

Elliot

Aunt Kim and Olivia

Hudson has really turned into a boy in the pool this summer. He's pretty much completely competent.

Aunt Ginger and Nannie

Nathanael loves to swim and is not afraid in the least which is a little scary.

OKC and a wedding

We went to Oklahoma City for a wedding this past weekend and had a great time seeing friends. Odus Compton, who did our wedding 7 years ago this month, married his oldest son Blake on Saturday. Blake and most of his brothers and sisters were in our wedding and they were all apart of Blake's wedding Saturday, just 7 years older! Looking at them so grown up made our wedding feel like forever ago. The Comptons are special people and dear friends, and we were so glad we could celebrate this moment with them.

Nate and Elliot looking pretty guilty after opening their bubbles prematurely.

I think Nathanael would have eaten chocolate covered strawberries until they were coming out his ears.

The happy couple, Blake and Michelle.

Mark with a couple of old friends, Nick Gray and Brad Bandy.

Paula Kaye and Odus Compton, proud parents of the groom.

Friday we met our friends Casey and Sarah Shutt for lunch and a tour of Oklahoma Baptist University. Mark thinks it's been close to more than 8 years since he stepped foot on his old stoppin' grounds. We had a great time visiting with Casey and Sarah. Unfortunately I didn't bust out the camera until Sarah had already left, but this is Casey and their 2nd child, Henry, with Mark and the boys in front of the OBU Bison.

We spent the night with my good friend Dara Steward. We always enjoy our time with her family. I had a great time with a great friend and the boys always enjoy playing with her kids. This is Dara's Eli on their back porch.

Hudson, Evan and Elliot.

Evan and Hudson on the swing.

Hudson took this picture of Dara.

We also had dinner with David and Savannah Patt and ran into some friends from our church in Ft. Worth at the wedding. I didn't take pictures to document, but really enjoyed the blessing of seeing old friends.

Elliot turns 4

Elliot really enjoyed his birthday this year. He turned 4 on June 29th. We kind of made a week of it. My mom took Mark and the boys and Owen to see the new Cars movie. They all really loved it, lots of explosions and excitement.

We also went with my sister and Owen to Jump for Joy, a bounce house place here in Wichita Falls. I pulled the prego card and just watched, but Mark was jumping and sliding with the best of them.

My grandma was up from Austin. She hadn't met Olivia yet and hadn't seen us since November. We had a great weekend swimming, eating homemade ice cream, and enjoying each others' company.