Independence Day

Colton oooohed and awwwed at the fireworks show.
He loved the party confetti poppers.

Doing some sparklers with daddy.

We went to the pool and bbq with the Dicksons before nap time and after we did some fireworks and had birthday cake for Colton and I. Then we went to the fireworks show with all the family.

Jessica's Wedding

Jessica and Robert were married July 2nd at the Forester Mansion.

Happy Birthday Colton!

Colton turned 2 on July 2nd. I had Jessica's wedding that day so when Colton woke up we had his presents all lined up and ready for him to play with. We sang "Happy Birthday" as he came out of the room and as soon as he saw the presents his face lit up. His favorite gift is his lawn mower.

Balboa Island

We've been making frequent stops at Balboa Island for Colton to enjoy beach time. He loves to play in the bay where there aren't waves and it's shallow water.

Cute and Girly

Awwwww

My Little Princess

Double chin

Brekyn on June 14th

Disneyland

We had to get one last use of our passes before the summer blocked days.

Love that smile!

Jessica's Bridal Shower

I have three best friends from high school- Tawny, Becky, and Jessica. We played soccer together and we've become so close over the years. They were my bridesmaids when Devin and I got married in 2006. Nearly 5 years later and I'm excited to announce that Jessica was married on July 2nd, 2011 to her sweetheart Robert. It was so fun to attend her bridal shower and be a part of her wedding day as one of her bridesmaids.

Like a kid in a candy shop

Soooo in love!

Basically I'm obsessed with her cheeks, lips, and beautiful eyes!

Singing Time

At church in the nursery they have singing time. Colton is so adorable as they sing songs with the coordinating props. I am so in love with my wild little Colton. I love to kiss his cheeks. I love it even more when he gives me kisses. (I usually have to ask for them and he usually gives in) I love to play with his curls and I can't get enough of his blue eyes. He is an energetic little guy and I'm awaiting the day we won't have a communication barrier. (when he learns to talk) He loves the outdoors-especially playing in the water and sand.

Beach Day with Devon & Whitney

My brother & sister-in-law came to town and it was so fun to hang out with them! We went to the beach so the boys could get in a surf session and Colton enjoyed playing in the sand.

Brekyn at about 2 weeks old

Colton's body language cracks me up in the 2nd picture. He shows very little interest in Brekyn and pays no attention to her.

My little angel

My cousin Amy took some adorable pictures of Brekyn when she was just a couple weeks old. I am so in love with this little angel. There is nothing sweeter than a newborn. I don't think any mother smothers their child with kisses as much as I do!

I'm so grateful for all the love and support we have received from family and friends through this joyful time. I appreciate everyone that helped me with Colton since I wasn't able to lift him for 6 weeks after the C-Section. I don't think we thought that one through completely. I think for our next child we will wait until Brekyn is out of a crib so we don't have that worry. Colton has been adjusting better than I thought he would. I was a little worried that he'd try to hit her or something but he's not very interested in her and doesn't pay her much attention. I don't think he quite gets it yet. But he does give her kisses because he like the attention we give him when he does it. Regardless of why he does it, it's so adorable!