family time

Since Brett starts his job on Monday, June 9th, we have spent a lot of family time this weekend before drives back. Getting in cuddles and pictures with two squirmy little ones is tough, but worth it. Brett left this morning to drive to indianapolis to be ready to rock and roll for his start tomorrow. Gigi has been here for a few days  loving on the boys and helping get things organized, and is driving back with Brett today. I am so glad that he has company on his way back; thank you so much Gigi for all the hugs and love and for being the co-pilot in the car today! We love you bunches!

Bennett got some special time watching cars with Brett before he left. Bennett loves being outside. 

Bennett is getting more teeth in right now, so he is chewing on everything. A favorite chewie right now is this egg shaped cookie cutter.  

Graham asking is the present is for Bennett and him. And can he open it right now

Graham patiently opening the present while Bennett watches. 

yeah a family picture on our porch!

Graham did an OK job of sitting for the photos. After a few pictures, he did a few races on the front sidewalk and then we moved to the side of the porch. 

We tried a few more but Graham was done with group photos

Graham seemed to like being alone on the porch better than with all of us. 

He is all legs this kid!

We were able to get a few with Brett and his boys. 

We could have not posed him better if we tried!

look, the moon crescent!

The race between Graham and Bennett. The boys are at the finish line waiting to start. 

Graham, in typical fashion, says ready, get set, go as he is already starting to run. Which you can see in this photo perfectly. 

they are both watching my dad who counted them down for the real race. 

We had a great time outside before we came in for baths and bed time. My dad is staying with me and the boys until we know a date when the movers are coming. Once we know that, we are hanging out, cleaning, organizing, working and playing until we know the next step!

Brett and I....it was so hard to say good bye to him this morning. I will miss him so much. I am so thankful that he will have this time to get back and get settled before he starts his new job. And we can't wait to join him! 

We will keep you posted as our next adventure unfolds! Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers as we figure this thing out!

Good luck Brett, you will be great!

Smith Play Date

Since Brett is leaving this next weekend, we spent our Sunday afternoon with our best friends the Smith's. I will be seeing them a few more times before I go, but this may be the last time Brett sees them for a while. We had a gorgeous day to hang out together and really spend some quality time. And since there are a million boys and two ladies, a ton of soccer was played. They have a super goal they put in the backyard. I think Graham was in their yard 95% of the time we were there....he didn't even stop to eat. 

Ashton and Graham playing soccer

Bennett stayed inside with the adults and soaked up the sun. 

Bennett and Julia

Ashton, Bennett and Sox. Ashton was super watchful to make sure Bennett didn't grab the tail. Sox was so gentile with Bennett too. 

We made some game where we threw stuff up and over the railing and then back down again. I got the job of being on the ground. Every time I looked up, more and more people came to look over at me. I thought this was a cool photo. 

Ethan and Graham

Bennett eating a snack while showing off his walk around a table skills. 

men and their grilling

they got us an ice cream cake!

To get Graham inside, we added a candle and sang happy birthday to Bennett. He loves singing that song (and a few others). 

and Graham blowing out the candle. 

Ethan helped blow it out and we clapped

They have this gorgeous wisteria outside and it was a cute photo of Bennett and Julia

a photo of the boys after their soccer game

Harvey and Brett (and Bennett's head)

best friends forever me and Julia

and the adults. We had such a great time on Sunday. Leaving was so hard. Brett and I cried for the first half of the trip home. Even though we are moving away, we know we will always have friends in the Smith's.There are no words that describe how much they mean to all of us. Thanks for a great Sunday, we love you guys!

last diner breakfast

Because Brett leaves this weekend, we decided to have breakfast at the diner one last time all 4 of us. It was delicious and a great time. I love these boys!

Bennett ate his weight in toast, and Graham chomped down on home fries. 

2 forks up!

Bennett's rainbow!

Bennett saw his first rainbow a few days ago. By the time we got outside and the camera, it was almost gone, but you can see it still above the light green tree above Bennett's head. 

we like to move it move it

We are super pumped to announce, we are moving back to Indiana! Brett has accepted a job in Indianapolis and starts next week! I am so blessed to be able to continue working from home in Indiana as well! Double bonus! I have no idea how you move a whole house and two little people but it will certainly be an adventure! We are very excited we will be so much closer to family. We are also sad to be leaving some really great people out here but thank goodness for face time and airplanes!
Brett is heading back this weekend with his car full of stuff and I am hanging back with the boys. We don't have a real plan in place yet on when we are completely moving out, but we hope to get some more details this week!
But we will be back home again in Indiana....soon!

big baby

Graham tends to act like Bennett to get more attention. He found himself in Bennett's car seat the other day. He gets stuck in there like a turtle on his back and it is hilarious to watch him get out. 

time at home

Graham jumping on his bed

and falling into the enormous mess he always has in his room. I don't know if all boys keep everything out, but Graham seems to favor all of his stuff out all of the time!

Bennett loves hanging out in his brother's room. 

and the dinosaurs always are attacking!

Graham knows how to climb in Bennett's crib, but can't get out. He only climbs in after Bennett wakes up from a nap and he loves being in there with Bennett. Bennett seems to like it too.

i love this picture of the boys!

and brother hugs are very common around here....I think these are the first steps into brother wrestling. at least they both enjoy it now