Deacon Dew

We sadly said goodbye to our sweet boy, Deacon, this week. It was sudden & unexpected. Brian was on a  business trip which was even more traumatizing (for me!). There are just no words for how sick I still feel about this whole situation.

He was more than we could have ever asked for in a dog. Loyal, sensitive & loving. He was my protector- I always felt so safe with him by my side. While he certainly did not want any nonsense at the hands of the kids when they were awake, he always stayed on our landing once they were in bed. Standing guard.  We were his world.

We love you Deacie. I am so sorry we couldn't save you.

Half Way Point

Wow. I am bad at this blog. A few highlights of our summer so far. It is flying by and we can barely keep up!

Someone is learning to pout (and it is seriously the cutest thing ever!):

Concert in the Park with my girl: 

Summer BBQ with all the kids. Cray Cray Town:

SJ started swim lessons and rocks it:

Father's Day in the mountains:

 Her first movie: 

4th of July:

Easter 2015

 "The Easter Bunny came! The Easter bunny came!"

 Church with just the girls

 Late lunch with the family

Our little family, with what we know would be my Dad's favorite part of this house- the golf course view. 

A Rescuer's Heart

Brian said I put it perfectly when I said "He will never understand my rescuer's heart, but he supports it".

Introducing Lucy Dew

Our St. Patty's Day Birthday Boy

Our boy is 1. Unbelievable. Brian and I still remark to one another how shocked we are that not only did we have a 2nd baby, but it was a boy. Miller is so adorable, so sweet and funny. He is laid-back and goes with the flow.  He walked at 9.5 months, says "Mama" "Dada" and has 6 teeth. He is a big boy- bigger than everyone in his new class.

This boy makes my heart swell with love. As soon as he makes eye contact with you, he gives you the biggest grin. He laughs all the time. He is happy. He makes me happy.

Mills, I love you. I adore you. I pray every night you continue to be healthy & happy, that you grow into a man that is loyal & good. Daddy and I will do everything in our power to make sure that happens.

Happy 1st Birthday, Son!

Sunday Sunday

Hangin' with my girl on a lazy Sunday. Loving this smile. Stunned by her beauty.

Out of the mouths of babes

A few gems coming from our girl's mouth these days

"Mama, what in the world are you doing?"

"You are a goofy goof goof-ball"

"I told you to be careful with me!"

"Mommy, you know everything!"

"I love you Millie Boo-Boo"

"Do you know XYZ sits down when he pees? That is not the right way for a boy!"

"Mama, don't flip out!"

"I feel terrible, just terrible, that I sassed my teacher!"

"Yes, yes, I am awesome"

"Awwww, nuts!"

"I don't want anything! I am not eating anything nothing ever again!"

"Awww, barf!"

"You are not being a good friend to me, Mama"

"I'm a nice girl!"