squeaky clean.

I think I've mentioned it before, but I LOVE clean kiddos :)
We always have some pretty sweet cuddle time after baths!

I can't explain how much these two love one another!

And she puts up with this one ;)

Gotta love the posing!

Check this guy out...he's had a time with boo boos lately!

apple pickin'.

This past Friday, Cole and I headed to a birthday party at a near by apple orchard.
We're so excited about this new find...it's only about 25 minutes from us and is a blast!

Cole with her new friend, Angel, from school. They were checking out the ants.


Some of the kids waiting for the tour to begin. Lucas, right to Cole's right was the birthday boy!


Let the tour and demonstration begin.

Now for some apple picking. Cole LOVED this!!!

Mmmmm....apple cider and apple donuts! Double yum!!!

They even had an awesome playground!

What a princess...she's always picking flowers for her Mommy ;)

Many more pics to be had at this location :)

picnic.

We had a family picnic for some people from my parents' church this past weekend.
I wasn't very good about pictures but did capture a couple of sweet August Caroline and Big Sis Cole.

And this one...was Camden's master work ;)

a gift.

We loved being in Louisville for Crista and Mom's birthday and enjoyed being in on all of the festivities.

Of course the kids loved "helping" open the presents!



Nice bow Sis :)

monkey man.

We've made a habit of calling Case a little monkey and this is why.
He really does hold on tight and is quite the snuggler!
Too sweet!!!

GREAT grandparents.

While in Louisville, we were able to visit with Great Grandma and Great Grandpa Coleman.
Our kids are so blessed to have two sets of great grandparents!!!
We are anxiously awaiting introducing little Case man to his Great Grammie and Big Poppy in a few weeks!


Great Grandma is in love once again :)

happy birthday nana.

Hope you had a fun birthday Nana! Thanks for letting us crash the celebrations!

By the way, can you believe this sweet little cuddle bug?!

happy birthday crista.

The kids and I made a surprise visit to Louisville this past weekend to surprise the birthday girls!
Happy Birthday Aunt Crista!
There was plenty of love to go around. :)

gone camping part 2.

This is a view of their sleeping arrangements in the morning. Those sleeping bags are by far the most cozy sleeping bags ever created and they've been around since my days of camping as a little girl!


Cole was ready for a hike after a whooping 6ish hours of sleep :/

And off they go!


What a view!

What a girl!


She's such a sport about pictures! You are one beautiful girl Cole Brianne!


After their hike, Cole and Daddy headed to a playground that Cole spotted on the way to the campgrounds.
I think it's plain to see...they had fun! :)

Check this girl out!!!

Once again, thank you Daddy for creating such special moments and memories with this special girl! We love you!

gone camping.

About a week and a half ago, Daddy and Cole went camping. She's only been asking to do this since the day she got back from camping last YEAR.

Such a special time for these two!

Packed and ready to go.


Daddy's big helper!


Hot dogs and marshmallows anyone?

Go Fish is ALWAYS a must when camping!

Check out the fun in action.

wedding day.

Their day could not have been more perfect! The weather was perfect and everything was beautiful!
Handsome guys waiting for...



...this beautiful sight!!! :)


Introducing, Mr. and Mrs. Brian Artime!!!

Our sweet kiddos were excellent during the ceremony!

And they loved playing when it was over.

Sweet baby boy :) Oh how I love you!!!

That's my little lady!

Look at those handsome boys!