Knott's Berry Farm Tradition!

Hello Brothers.

Last fall you had a breakthrough. 
As your dad and I closed your door, Bennett started crying. 
We lingered by the door...silently praying but not certain what our prayer should be. But the Lord knew.
We heard a little voice: "Oh Bennett don't cry. I will sing you a song." And the words to "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" filled the room and took our breath away. 
Your dad and I just let the tears fall down our cheeks as we held hands and praised God, right then and there, for working in your hearts and giving us a glimpse of a forever friendship that we beg will become reality. 

Of course your days aren't perfect. You are definitely still figuring out how to play with each other, respect each other, and not knock each other over every other second. (Graham.) We are so often back on our knees seeking wisdom and patience...

But because of that we don't take for granted the times when you both back up against the wall and look at each other as Bennett says "Race?" and Graham responds "Sure!" and you take off giggling all the way.

Or how Bennett will share any thing at anytime with Graham. As soon as it is in his hand he is making sure Graham has some as well. Bennett you are the most generous little brother we've ever seen. 

You are sharing phrases, laughs, and hobbies and it's the hope and reminder to keep lifting you boys up to Jesus.

We always tell you that you are "brother friends forever". That you look out for each other and take care of each other no matter what. Hopefully our words are sinking in...

Because come April we're adding a third amigo to your band of brothers. 
Buckle up everyone.
Cheers to big brothers. 2015.

Nesting the Nephews!

Our cousins are going to be here in a few weeks! So we drove down and camped out in baby world. We sorted, got rid of, washed, dried, put away, returned, organized, and laughed so hard we peed our pants. (Baby clothes war, anyone?)

Uncle Zach built multiple forts and read books multiple times. Serious trooper.

And we cracked up at making THREE boxes of mac and cheese for lunch. 
Two little boys, one big boy, and two pregnant girls?? No complaining here. And no trace of leftovers either...

Cait treated me to a massive "cold yogurt". Totally free, totally filled to the brim.
Memories locked in.

We raced on the tracks and built camp sites in the backyard. Graham was thrilled the grass was still there every time he looked out the window.

And then we had to say goodbye to Harper and Owen...
Gosh boys, we love you so so very much and we've never even seen you.
Can't wait to meet you so very soon!
And you won't be wearing anything "powered by milk", so, you're welcome.

Pretty Cute Magic.

It was time for Mickey hats.

Highlight of Bink's day. He talked about it for days after. 
"Hat. Hug. Goofy."
And that's when we knew the hat purchase was worth every penny.

Another day, another Disney stare down.

Cutest tram riders ever. 

Is this real life? Sweetest peas.

"Santa Cause. Are you?" 
(Where are you?)


Ahhhh. Look at these Underwoods...

Throwing pennies. Making wishes for next time...

Hello Littlest.

We're adding to our boy party!!!

These two are going to be the best big brothers to their

littlest brother. They are thrilled. And they want to name him Donnigan. 

We can't wait to meet you, littlest.

We can't wait to be the family of boys.

We can't wait for that to be our thing.

And who wouldn't want to hitch their horse to this wagon of crazy?

Family of 5 here we come. April 2015.