First Family Trip with 2 Kids

This last weekend Tate and I took the boys to Burnet to visit my two brothers and their families. They hadn't met Liam yet, so it was fun getting to see them with Liam. Overall the trip went really well, Liam slept most of the way there and back. Truett only had a few meltdowns, typical for a 3 year old I guess. We got there Friday afternoon in time for us to rest before my nephew's football game. Truett had been talking all week about going to see his cousin Danny play, he could hardly wait! We didn't get many good pictures, but here are a few of the ones that turned out.

My brother Michael and Truett and Liam.

My "little" nephew Danny. I can't believe he's a senior! Kind of makes me feel old.

My other nieces Hanna and Beca and my other nephew Jake in the background. It's cute watching Truett trying to be a "big kid" like his cousins.

My sisters in law Vickie and Vomp (although they're more like sisters)...wish I had gotten a better picture!

Tate and my brother Patrick relaxing on the deck. The weather was great for visiting outside...always fun conversations when I'm with my brothers!

Tate and Truett at the football game. Danny's team (Burnet) won like 48 to 0 or something.

Truett climbed this tree, and was most proud of himself.

My little humbug after a bath.

More of us

Here are some pictures from this week.

Beautiful flowers from my sweet, sweet husband. Aren't they gorgeous?

Yet another picture of me kissing Liam

Tummy Time!

Daddy and his boys

I think Tate is just a little bit in love with the little guy

Truett and his preying mantis. He even took it and another one to school, and they made it home alive!

Pure bliss...look at that full tummy!
Me and my boys. I'm such a proud Mommy!

Just Because

I don't think this picture needs much description...just too adorable!

Everyday Life

Well, here's just a short little update with things going on in the Ellison home...still a lot of eating, pooping and not too much sleep. We're trying very hard to get Liam on a good 3 hour schedule, but he has his own opinions about that. He's doing better at night... except last night. :) But it's all a joy, even at 10, 12, 2, 4 and 6 in the morning to see his sweet little face. He's starting to focus a little better and smile as well, which of course melts our hearts.

Truett is doing a lot better adjusting. I love how much he loves Liam and how much he wants to be around him. I'm so excited to see how their relationship will grow and what kind of brothers they'll be.

Tate and I are doing good, enjoying his time off. He has over a month left of time off, so were trying to make the most of it.

Here are a few pictures of what's been going on lately.

Truett painted intently for over an hour, and produced a beautiful watercolor painting! I think he might have talent!

Morning cuddle time...my favorite!

Daddy's cuddle time

Truett's first day of school last year...he's so tiny and still a baby! I can't believe he's grown so much in just a year!

Truett's first day of school as a 3 year old! My sweet little boy is getting too big!

Of course Mommy had to get a picture with her big preschooler!

I can't believe it's almost been a month since Liam was born, and at times it makes me sad. But I love where we are now, getting into a groove as a family and feeling more comfortable as a family of four. Sometimes I start to feel overwhelmed and like I can't possibly do what's ahead of me, but faithfully my Lord breathes His peace on me, and I can see again. And what's beautiful is this doesn't just happen once, but He continues to do it multiple times a day, taking my hands and reassuring me.

"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not tremble or be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you whereever you go." Joshua 1:9