Patriots Point

The Saturday after Rylie was born Matt and Papa took the boys to Patriots Point:

Daddy and the boys with the helicopter

Papa and the boys in front of the ship

E and R in the submarine

two thumbs up for flying the plane

and shooting the missiles.

They ALL had a wonderful time and are hoping to go back and take it all in again!

Coming home.....

On Thursday night we headed home from the hospital. We were all doing well and we were ready to have Rylie join the whole family at home. The boys were so excited to have her (and mom and dad!) home. Here are a couple of pictures of leaving the hospital.

Sweet girl ready to go home

getting ready to go.....

talking to Mama....

on our way out....

Home Sweet Home!

Big Brothers

Their first look at their new baby sister

Reid hamming it up for the camera and E in the background getting some kisses in

This one just melts my heart--the proud Big Brothers

They really do love her SO much!! They have been SO wonderful with her--always wanting to help and give her kisses. We couldn't have asked for a better transition from 2 to 3!!

Daddy and the big brothers

Mama and all her babies!

Our first picture as a family of 5!!

Here are a couple more pictures of miss rylie. She is doing well--nursing GREAT, which is a huge answer to prayer, and sleeping well too. She is such a blessing and we are so thankful that God has chosen to add her to our family!

Mama and her baby girl

sweet kisses!

Sleeping soundly in Uncle Critter's arms.....and look at all that hair! Perfect for bows :)

Daddy and his little girl! I just love it!! There is nothing better........she will have him wrapped around her finger in no time, I am sure!!

Rylie Karris Laughlin

Rylie Karris joined us at 5:50 pm today

She weighed in at 7 lbs, 6 oz

and is 20 inches long

We are doing great and will try to post more pictures tomorrow!

Love me some summer......

corn on the cob, watermelon.....

and dirty feet.....
Summer must be in full swing and we LOVE it!!!

Our baby is growing up....

At the beginning of June Everett graduated from Kindergarten. He went to the Oaks Christian School this year and loved it! He learned so much and had a GREAT time!

E in his cap and gown....looking so grown up!

Everett receiving his diploma from Mr. Wren

He received his diploma for demonstrating truthfulness and overall academic excellence. We are so pround of you Everett! We love that he goes to a school where his teachers love Jesus and the kids memorize Bible verses!

Mrs. Scarberry--his Kindergarten teacher. She was AMAZING and we were so blessed that E was able to have her as a teacher. She is so compassionate, but firm--just what he needed! She truely instilled a love for learning in him!


Mrs. Nolan--his other teacher. She was wonderful and Everett thought she was one of the funniest people he had ever met!



Uncle Critter even made it up for the big day!

(as did Nai Nai and KK and Papa--but they somehow managed to stay out of pictures the whole time!)



I can hardly believe that we have a 1st grader..........

Fishing with Friends

While I went to the doctor this past Tuesday Miss Erin watched the boys for me and they got to go fishing at the Wrenns house! They had a WONDERFUL time--as you can see!!

Reid showing off his first fish

Everett and his fish

Reid is kissing his fish goodbye before he goes back in the pond.....such an animal lover! And he didn't even throw up :)

(that is Mr. Phil--Everett's headmaster at school!)

The boys and their fish

Thank Momma T and Mr. Phil--the boys had a GREAT time and are talking about when they get to come back!

Rylie's Room

Here are some pictures of Rylie's finished nursery--now all we need is for her to come!

view from the doorway...

changing table, dresser, and book shelf........

I have always wanted to have a shelf like that on the wall of my little girl's nursery. I had trouble finding one that I liked, so Matt made this one for me :) Isn't he the best!!

Her crib with the verse on the wall. We hope that she will grow up to know the Lord and love God's word!

This is definitely going to be my favorite place to be once baby girl arrives! I love the chair and pillow!

Cushion covers made by my friend Becky and the pillow and curtain were made by my friend Ebova.....aren't they so talented!!

Dentist!

The boys got to go see Dr. Margs when we were in Atlanta recently and they did SO great! Margaret is my roommate from college and dear friend who is a pediatric dentist in McDonough, GA. It was so fun to see her and where she works. Both the boys were very brave and had NO cavities! Great brushing guys!!

E getting ready to have x-rays taken

they got to wear cool sunglasses while their teeth were being cleaned

All done!!

Mothers Day.....

I had such a great Mothers Day today! It is such a blessing to be Everett and Reid's mom--there is nothing else in the world I would rather do with my life! I am so thankful that God chose me to be their mom and I can't wait to add Rylie to the family! Here is a picture of the sweet, sweet necklace that they gave me today--

I absolutely LOVE it!! It has everett, reid, and rylie's names on it, and on the other side it has Psalm 127:3 --children are a blessing from the Lord.

It is from this website--www.lisaleonardonline.com--and I highly recommend it!!

Hope you all had a great Mothers Day! I am so thankful for all the moma and grandmas in my life!!

Future Rock Stars.....????

Reid's First Soccer Season

This spring Reid played soccer for the first time and LOVED it! He is only three so I was interested in how he would do, but really just wanted him to have a good time--and boy did he!!He watched his shadow a bit, directed the teams as to which way they should be going, and finally--played a little soccer himself!!

About to score......

Congratulating the other team for a great goal--what sportsmanship!!

Carrying his supercute soccer bag after the game!

After watching his brother play, he was ready to be the one in on the action!!

Valentines Dates

The boys with their Valentines dates, Ms. Lauren and Ms. Melissa. They took them to Chick-fil-A and Everett got to pay. He was SO excited and thought he was SO grown up! They also, gave the girls flowers.......training them up to be gentleman!

(they were really babysitting so Matt and I could go out, but ssshhhhh, don't tell the boys!!)

And its a.....

healthy baby GIRL!! We are still in shock! I am dreaming of fun little pink things and can't wait to decorate the nursery! Matt is thrilled, but a little worried about the cost of all the cute little pink things I am dreaming of! The boys are very excited to have a little sister and are already talking about what they are going to teach her.

We are so thrilled that God ahs chosen to bless us with a little girl, and we can't wait to see how she adds to our family!

Please continue to pray for a healthy pregnancy. My placenta previa is gone--praise the Lord!-so I am cleared to go to China in April! We can not wait to go back to our ol' stomping ground!!

We are working on a name for Baby Girl, and no elastigirl and richietoirona are not on the top of the list! :) We will let you know as soon as we decide!

Reason for lack of posts....

We will be welcoming a new little pumpkin to our family in July! We are so excited but Mommy is SO sick, so we can't wait until July comes.....

I have so many pictures to upload and stories to tell, but I promise that I am going to be better. At least once a week......i mean i can type posts between throwing up right??

Everett and Reid are thrilled to be having a baby brother or sister! Reid has been praying for God to put a baby in my belly for about a year now, so he says he knew it was coming! Everett has graciously volunteered to carry the baby in the house for me when I have my hands full with groceries....not quite sure that will happen (he is more likely to get to carry the groceries), but still so sweet. They always talk about what songs they are going to sing to the baby and what stories they will read to him/her. The names in the running right now FROM THE BOYS are Cookie, Princess, Dash, and Elastigirl. Can you guess what movie our boys love?? I am not so sure they will have a weighted vote in naming this baby........for the babies sake........

We are asking for you to please pray this pregnancy! First for a healthy, full-term baby and then for me to feel better. It is so hard to love on/play with/take care of a 3 and 5 year old while you are throwing up all the time. The boys are great and understanding, but I know they get tired of it too.

Also, a quick shout out to my AMAZING husband. I mean I really couldn't do this whole pregnancy thing without him--and for reasons beyond the obvious one. He helps SO much with the boys when I am feeling sick, cooks dinner, does homework, folds laundry, ......The list could go on forever, but basically he ROCKS and I am so thankful for him!!

Corn Maze

Reid and I went to the West Farm Corn Maze with my MOPS group in October and it was so much fun! I love corn mazes, and there was a hayride and animals--Reid was loving it!