Happy Birthday, Ezra!

Happy Birthday my sweet little one year old!! What a gift you have been to our family. You have brought us toothy one dimpled grins and lots of laughter. You have brought healing to our mending hearts. Your sweet snuggles are the best. Your tiny baby arms around my neck with your head on my shoulder are the perfect.

Thank you for being my chubby cheeked ray of sunshine and my cuddle bug. The perfect combination of sweet with a little bit of sass. I love watching you play with Cohen and watching your relationship develop. A little bit of a stubborn independence, but still always willing to come back for a snuggle. You voice your opinion when your brother is doing something you don't like and let us know that you want something by throwing your arm out and giving a good "Uh!". You are adorable and you know it and use it to your advantage. You have won over lots of hearts.

We weren't sure what to expect when we thought of having another baby. We didn't know if we could possibly love another little boy as much as we loved your brothers. You have filled all the nooks and crannies and made my heart so very full. We have learned that our love can grow and spread farther than we ever imagined. You and your big brother have filled our lives with so much joy.

We love you so much baby boy! (please stay little forever)

The Wrestling Team

These boys...they fight like brothers...wrestle like brothers....

And then this happens....be still my heart. They love like brothers.

We Made It!

Hooray! This little time period of working full time is done and whew, it was a hard one. I am really enjoying my new job at the hospital but, I'm ready to have more time to spend with my family again. I am so thankful that I have this chance to work a little less and be there a little more for my family. I love my boys so much and have missed them. And I also have a birthday party to plan for a soon to be one year old and very soon to be 3 year old!

Out for a Walk

I had a day off this week with my boys and we had no plans! It turned out to be the perfect day. We were dressed and ready for the day and decided to go for a walk. Ezra needed a nap and Cohen needed out of the house so off we went. First, we walked through the local coffee shop drive through and got coffee for me and Cohen got hot chocolate as a little treat. 

Since Ezra was asleep, we decided to keep walking. We walked to the park to let Cohen play. He actually played! He climbed the play structures, voluntarily went down the slides, and even went on the teeter totter. I was quite impressed because he usually demands so much help, but not today! Off he went! It always makes my heart happy to see him climb and play confidently. 

We found this tiny little wagon and Cohen loves it. Takes it everywhere. Tries to ride in it. Tries to get me to ride in it. Would probably take it to  bed with him if we let him. Meanwhile....

And, he's up! 

I love these boys so much and it was just what my heart needed to spend a relaxing day with them. They are growing up too fast! 

Picture Day

My neighbor friend took these pictures of the boys in their Easter outfits. I think they are pretty stinkin' cute and I can't believe how fast these boys are growing up. I wasn't intending to get my picture taken, hence the purple wool socks and "just rolled out of bed" hair, but I'm glad to have pictures with my boys!

 {I love this one of him, it is so him. A wise soul who thinks everything is "so cute!"}

{Heart.melting.}