Summer Lingers.

Mustard, ketchup, sister, and I rented a boat. 
We didn't go far. It was hilarious. And we survived. 

This one loves 'dideing'.

Waldo's a sneaky guy.

"Ah b-A-ket ball."

This one time Jill and Phil were engaged and they hired Erin and Meghan to take their pictures. Aaaaand they were pretty incredible. Nice work Erin. And love birds.

Happy place. Matching boys. Crazy hair.

When you're going on a family Caribbean cruise, you have to camp out at the post office for documents. And then you have to entertain toddlers while you wait your turn. 
But in the end: First time passport holders!

And first time Pump It Up birthday parties!
Eventually Graham went down the blow ups alone...but until then, we were pretty active adults. 

Oh Santa Barbara. You were so good to us. 
We dined, we laughed, we lounged, and we explored.
Thank you Aunt Cait for watching our boys so we could get away. Spoiled.

Happy 5 years, Sweet Pea.

Happy Birthday, Grandpa! 
Thanks for saving the "big holes" for G-unit.
"I am so happy!"

A key summer memory...drumrolllll...
Graham's first Happy Meal!!!
I wish this came with audio because it was the sweetest expression of joy I've ever seen. And neither of us could stop smiling. Sorry Whole 30. 
Sometimes a little indulgence and giddiness is worth the McDonald-ness. 

And to wrap up the memories...
It's a lovely evening when you can putt around with your brother...

He is risen, indeed.

Indeed it is October. 

And indeed I realized I never documented our Easter extravaganza at the Bell's! 

So here's a looksy. For memories sake.

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Hostess with the mostest. 

 

Pearseys + Underwoods + Bells = Easter Togetherness!!!

Remember that Easter when Jill had purple hair? 

And Kirsten was giving Phil the look or maybe questioning his alertness?

Zach. Saying the Easter blessing.

Adult table!

Egg hunt for all! What a handsome.

Because I couldn't decide between the excited smile and pressed lips smile.

Easter family photo. Boom. It'll do.

We loved this family mash up. Praise the Lord for His power and grace.

He is risen, indeed.

Okay, back to fall.

Maybe I'll carve a bunny in my pumpkin.

Easter Tradish.

I'm well aware that today is October 1st. But I just discovered all these prrrrrecious Easter tradition pictures and so what. I'm locking these in. Ready set go.

Dying Easter eggs. I think 3 of them survived?

Remember when we propped Bennett up for this picture and then he immediately fell on his head?
Welp, we got the shot right?

Aunt Cait let us take over her kitchen with all of the memory making. Next on the list, decorating sugar cookies.

Aaaaaand then B knocked the entire container of sprinkle balls over and they cascaded off all sides of the table and bounced 10 feet in every direction. Oy vey. 

We found our baskets...

and enjoyed them throughly.

First Peeps for the peeps.

Our best shot at a "front porch picture with our baskets" tradition. 

You see. I couldn't let these go and slip into the "hope I remember what folder these are in" void. Too stink in' cute. And so much, so much fun.