Hampton's almost 2!

Hampton isn't quite two years old yet but we went ahead and celebrated him.  One of his favorite things to do is play with the pretend birthday cake and sing Happy Birthday and blow out a candle. He ate up every minute of his party and knew it was his day.  

We didn't do a theme but knew Hampton would love a Dinosaur cake and the stegosaurus is his favorite

We had it at the YMCA since our house is still under construction.  The kids ran wild in their gym area.

 Sweet boy was so happy

 Miss Jamie came to celebrate him as she'll be helping me with the boys the first few weeks after MK arrives.  She took care of Bradford when Hampton was born and I am so thankful her schedule worked out again so she could help us.  

It was a great time and I am so glad we did it early.

In other news on Hambone being two- He has been sleeping in a big boy bed since July. He started climbing out of his crib in June, moved him to a pack n play that he couldn't climb out of for a while- but he was more than ready for a big boy bed.  He loves it and stays in his bed until we come and get him(our biggest rule in our house- no getting out of your bed unless mommy or daddy comes and gets you).  The boys sleep in the same room for the most part at night- some nights when Little B is exhausted or when Hampton is waking up due to teething or being sick- Bradford will sleep in the guest room where he naps.  They both ask to sleep together each day and night though.  

Little B picked out this dino tent to give to Hampton for his birthday

They are the best of buds and it is one of the sweetest thing I have experienced. 

Hampton continues to love school- He is dirty everyday that I pick him up and has no shame. I am loving the boys being at the same school!

Hampton has been really into "mamama"We'll see how he does when baby sister is here.  

Preschool for both boys

Oh what a difference a year makes.  This time last year we were just getting over Hampton's salmonella and finding out he had an Immune Deficiency Disorder.  With tubes in and adenoids out in September 2012 and then being home bound for 3 months straight to try and get the little guy well for the first time in his life- the formula worked!  Here we are a year later and Hampton is healthy and happy and sleeping. He has only been sick twice this year and has fought off two ear infections with only drops.  We continue to thank God for being with our family. 

The boys had their first day of preschool on Thursday.  Both were as happy as could be- Hampton especially as he would always cry last year when we dropped Bradford off and he didn't get to stay.  We did switch preschools so they could both be at the same school this year.  Since Hampton isn't two until end of September- he wasn't able to start at the school Little B went to. So far we are really pleased with the choice of school.  Especially since drop off is as early as 7:30 so Daddy will be able to take them alot when MK is a wee babe.  

The school playground has a bus and this is by far their favorite. 

Exciting as both boys classrooms have dinosaurs.  

Look at this cutie below.  I can't believe how big he has gotten.  And sweet.  I think we are almost passed the hard 3 year old phase as our sweet Bradford has been present alot these last few weeks.  

Thankful for these next weeks to get the boys on a schedule before baby sister arrives! 

Summer Catch Up!

Playing catch up as baby girl arrives in a month!  We've had a great but busy summer.  Here is a sum of it in pictures.  

We are adding onto our house- a bedroom for MK and a back porch.  So far it has been a good experience and moving faster than expected. We should be moving into MK's room in a week! 

Back yard...we've been locked out of our backyard for a month now- Biggest reason Bailey girl went to Birmingham for a few months....or for good :)

We had one rough moment when the window started leaking from the construction...

Both boys are taking swim lessons.  One week they got to have private lessons together- they were in heaven. 

We are still dinosaur lovers- playing with them while we watch the construction workers.

For the 4th of July we went to Amelia Island- the Kangs met us and we had a blast!


Sweet boys.


Benjamin and Bradford got along so well.  The best of buds.


Of course we had to recruit a big group to eat Chick Fil A for free!

This is my dear friend Katie climbing up the Chick Fil A playground to rescue Hampton who refused to come down.  Never a dull moment.


























Ranger is an awesome playmate. Here they are pretending to sleep. And yes, that is a fanny pack he is wearing.

Construction is entertainment for all ages.

Big B went before the City Review Board to get permission to build to the end of our property line.  We waited almost 3 hours before it was our case- our request was granted! Yay!




For Big B's 30th birthday we headed to DC for the weekend to spend time with the Farrells


Oh this girl.  How I love thee.




We stayed in an awesome hotel for Big B's birthday night, The Hay Adams.  This was our room view!



Ranger and Ma C kept the boys while we were in DC- we got this photo while away- the boys lived it up!


Throwing a birthday party for dinosaurs


The boys headed to Camp Soos and Pops for a week in August- they had a blast!

They baked cupcakes and Camp for Mimi's birthday

Loved getting these photos from Soos each day

Picking paint colors for MK's room


Dinosaur counting


Celebrated our 8th wedding anniversary


Hit up some bday parties


All smiles with Ma C and Ranger


Daddy surprised us with breakfast to celebrate our anniversary- he even made the boys Mickey Mouse pancakes!

We've done alot of baking this summer...

And this...


Bradford went to camp at his school- they had themed weeks- this was Rodeo Week


And sadly- Hampton had a big hair cut.  I miss his hair.

I am really looking forward to the upcoming weeks: boys start school, Auburn football, and MK arrives in a month!   Hope to be better about updating the blog more regularly.