I can't believe it's been a month since I've written a post! It has been a crazy, busy month- reason being- we moved! We moved to a home with some more space and a yard- it's great to be able to just open the door and let them play outside- a little luxury we are greatly enjoying!

For Thanksgiving, my parents, GG and Papa T came up and we had a wonderful time being with them, as well as B, B & G. They thoroughly enjoyed seeing the babies as they have grown up so much and their personalities are showing more and more each day. Gracie continues to be the social butterfly, and loves everyone, making you smile with her hilarious laugh. Bates is cautious at first, but after a few minutes warms right up to you and is happy to "dance" (actually, just jumping up and down, but he calls it dancing) and be silly in front of you. Brooklyn is our most shy surprisingly, as she used to be the most social right away. She is full of so much love and those dimples will continue to melt your heart- she has her daddy's wit.

GG & Papa T or "Papi"as Brooklyn calls him (:

The babies walking into our new home for the first time!

Bates teasing daddy with Cheerios

The kiddos loving their new chairs!!

B, B & G having fun in their new yard!

I hope everyone has a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS & A HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Bates first real haircut. We tried doing it last time ourselves and it didn't work out too well, (;  so we actually took them somewhere!

B, B & G seeing santa for the first time!

We pray God's blessings on each of you and your families this holiday season as we celebrate Jesus' birth! And, may each of you have a wonderful, joy-filled New Year!

The babies (I mean, toddlers!) are now 19 months old! Bates is 25 lbs, Brooklyn 24, and Gracie a whopping 19. (: They are running around constantly and absolutely love exploring new things. They are talking more and more every day, and their personalities continue to grow so much. Their little quirks continue to crack us up: Brooklyn putting everything imaginable under her chin to act like it's a necklace, including blocks, oatmeal, waffles, you name it. Gracie continuing to babble in her own language and thinking she is making complete sense, and Bates loving to constantly jump up and down and yell dance- he's got some rhythm! Oh, and they also now give us hugs- melts our hearts!

One of the many things Brooklyn has turned into a "necklace"

Brooklyn still loves to wear the cow costume and walk around saying mooooo

Sometimes Gracie wants to wear it too

I loved having my dear friend from Atlanta up here to visit! Thanks for coming up, Patience!

What a cutie!!!!!

The head band was a gift from daddy after he went to a recent Auburn game

They still love, love, love going to the tennis court and playing with the leaves. Who would have thought that a tennis court would be on the top of the list for a toddler's favorite place to play (and mama's favorite place since it's fenced in!) They love sitting in the leaves and collecting them- it's so fun to watch how entertained they are playing there. 

Before Bates' eye appointment in the waiting room- his lazy eye is improving, but he still wears the patch for an hour a day. 

This past weekend we went to NC and met up with Christian's family. We had such a wonderful time!

Bates playing with his cousin, Caroline.

Our three little duckings so excited to be out of the stroller and getting to walk up the hill on their own

Can you tell they love to read!?

Miss Brooklyn, so sweet with her bows.

Gracie swinging with her cousin Annie

Brooklyn loves her hats!