2 Months gone by...

We have survived 8 whole weeks as a family of four and boy, have things changed! We literally take things day by day, but I wouldn't change them for the world. Here are my sweeties enjoying the outdoors..and pretzels. :)

Sawyer has developed a few rolls since his first month birthday... hehe :)

Proud big sister!

This and That...

Ok, for all of you wondering what Stella looked like at 7 weeks...here she is, followed by a picture of Sawyer at 7 weeks. What do you think? A little grin going on...

an even bigger grin...

..and even BIGGER!!! He's been smiling a lot more lately, and it's the cutest thing ever.

Is she not the funniest thing you've ever seen? Sometimes she's so serious. This was one of those times! :) My little 80's chick!

Saturday was such a pretty day. Michael and Stella planted a tree outside...she loved digging in the dirt. I look forward to next year when Sawyer can be there beside of her digging too!

A weekend of fun!

This weekend has been great...the weather was great, the activities were great...it was just a fun weekend at the Bradley's.

Here's Stella enjoying her car...she understands to push the pedal to go, but doesn't quite get the steering part...we'll get there!

Sawyer loved walking around with Daddy...I think he's going to love the outdoors as much as we do.
Popsicle weather! yay!

We also celebrated Bruce and Marilyn's 30 year anniversary as Pastor's at Second Baptist Church. I was so busy eating the wonderful food, holding Sawyer, or chasing Stella, I didn't manage to get any pictures except this one on the way home. This sums up how we all felt after a wonderful Sunday morning with family and friends. Congratulations PaPa and Nena!

(I plan to get copies of the pics taken by Kay...the picture lady of the church :)

We also celebrated Bethany's 2 birthday! I can't believe she's already 2! Here she is in her cute shoes looking at one of her gifts. Love those pigtails!

I'm Thankful for...

Today was a rainy day and Michael was scheduled to be gone...all day in Raliegh. I don't look forward to days when he's gone all day and when it rains it makes it even worse... but somehow I was reminded of the small things to be thankful for throughout the day.

We met Wendy, Jake and Beth at the library for story time...thankful that she could hold Sawyer while I took Stella to the potty. Then we came back home, ate lunch and took a nap...thankful Stella takes a nap everyday...well, almost everyday, with no fuss.

Thankful that I have two healthy, beautiful kids that wear me completely out...

Thankful for this little smile that has been showing up a lot lately...Thankful that the Andler's came over to play...here's Sawyer and Jovie...he doesn't seem so small anymore ;) Thankful that Jovie is at home and not in the NICU. Thankful for Mom who came to see Stella before going to bed, despite how tired she was from taking care of the rest of the family...thankful that Grandma is home and not in the hospital.

It's amazing how many things we have to be thankful for...even on a rainy Wednesday.

Another baby to love...

Here is the newest bundle...Jovie Patricia Andler. Jeremy, Holly and Haven have been blessed with a sweet and tiny little cutie. We are so glad she is healthy and at home. Welcome to the family, baby Jovie :)

A month gone by...

Sawyer's first month has come and gone already...

He loves to look at his planes above his crib and he's even developed the baby love for the fan in the family room already...what is it with fans? He has been going at least 3 (1/2) and sometimes 4 (1/2) hours between feedings at night...which makes momma really happy. We are beginning to see him actually focus in on us if we are close enough...really sweet. He is more alert by the day...how could he not be with Stella always entertaining him, right?

Stella looked way too cute for me not to take her picture :)


Still can't figure out who he looks like... :) maybe me?

Our first sunday going to church as a family of four...also a reminder that I don't think I can have more than 2 children! :) :)