First Flight

For the boys' birthday present, we decided to give them their first airplane ride. The pilot down the road gave them about an hour ride around Charlotte...landing at the Monroe Airport and also doing a flyby before landing. The loved having the headsets on, talking to Daddy and the pilot, seeing the sites in Charlotte, and doing the flyby. We wanted to get them up in the air before they were too big; we're hoping to take flying lessons as a family if this is something that the boys want to persue in a few years!

Five Years Big!

The boys enjoyed trying to read their cards this year and opening their gifts. Josh Tester made the train cake for the boys...something they were really looking forward to! We celebrated their birthday after Thanksgiving Dinner....that's been the tradition for the last few years. For their actual birth date, we went out to dinner at Azteca with Tickle Grandpa and Grandma (one of the boys' favorite restaurants.)
It's hard to believe that you are five years old already! I'm so thankful for the huge blessing that you are to us! It's been a joy being your parents and watching you grow! We pray that you will continue to know God and grow in Him! We love you Nathan and Seth!

Family Time!

Our Family Time has changed since Abbey joined us in September...Jeff has done double duty going to work and coming home to his second job--taking care of the boys and sometimes Abbey while I make a quick dinner. Then it's some play time and off to bed for the boys. Abbey is not yet sleeping through the night, so we usually crash when the boys do. Despite the extra work, having a new baby is a HUGE blessing!!! Here is a snapshot of one of those rare moments where the boys are sitting still and we are just able to enjoy hanging out with each other in our home.