Not an April Fools Joke

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!