What Happened to Spring?

We have a lot of catching up to do! It has been awhile since an update, and we have been pretty busy at the Brown household. Mother's Day was several weekends ago, and it was a very nice day. I got pictures of the kids along with my cards as I woke up. This was the first time that Adaline had the opportunity to hold Benton on her own. She loves her brother so much, and I am glad have photos to capture that. We had a nice morning at church, and then I got to have an afternoon away to enjoy a late lunch with my mom.


Group hugs!

The weekend after Mother's Day, my brother, Josh, his wife, Michelle, and their daughter, Tallison, came home to NC from Colorado for a visit. It was nice to spend some time together after so much time away. The cousins had the chance to play and we got to catch up a great deal.

Talli / Josh playing ball with Talli

Uncle Ryan holding Benton / Adaline and Talli sharing a seat

This past weekend Shane worked at camp and I took the kids for our first trip on our own. We traveled to Apex for a baby shower for Melanie, a college friend of mine. My first experience on a weekend away with two little ones was tough, but made so, so, so much better and doable with the help of my great friends. I am thankful.

Laurel / Adaline and Kay playing "house"

Benton's baby butt

We all got back home on Sunday and now have one week left to prepare to go to camp for the summer. It is so hard to believe it is already that time again. It sneaks up on us every year. Before we go, however, we will have one more weekend of visitors. Shane's mom and Jerry will come in on Friday to spend the long weekend with us and meet Benton. We are very excited for the visit.

With all that is going on, we have to fit in rest when we can. Shane's favorite time is resting with Benton, but he does so much to help me as well. Shane has been a great dad and I am so blessed to have him and all of our wonderful family and friends!