August!

How is it September tomorrow?!  I can’t believe how summer has flown — they’re always a whirlwind around here but with a new baby it’s been warp speed!  As I’ve been reflecting on the summer I feel so proud of all of us — adjustments and transitions can be hard and though we had some rough days, overall I feel like V has fit into our home and family so beautifully.  We had so much love and support surrounding us as we became a family of five.  Looking back at the photos it’s so evident how loved these little people are and we are so grateful for the ways they are celebrated and loved on.

Sisters!

Amelia and Vivi's new favorite game!

3 months!

When your big sister has been counting down then days until the 3rd of the month you take the baby’s photos bright and early :). Happy 3 months Vivi Ru!  You’re entertaining us with your coos and babbles and getting so interactive and playful.  We love you so!

12 weeks!!

Our girl is 12 weeks today!!  She is really starting to coo and babble this week and the big kids are eating it up!  

As I’ve been sorting through pictures of the last 3 months there are some I meant to post but forgot!

Summertime!!

Two month photo!!

This sweet girl is two months old and summer is in full swing around here!  The big kids are up at Mt Hood right now camping with Grammy and Gramps -- they are lucky kids to have four grandparents investing so lovingly into their lives.  Last week Vivi got to take her first road trip: Idaho!  It is one of the biggest gifts of my adult life to see how much my kids love playing with and being with my sister’s kids.  They all just soak up the cousin time -- 7 kids in 7 years: so much chaos and so many good memories being made!

Grammy and Vivi!

Slip-and-slide fun!!

Hanging with Great-Aunt Bette on the 4th of July!

Joey and Vivi: the babies of the family :)

Dad gives up!

Love her smiles!

These three loves!

First hike as a family of five!

McCall with the Hally crew!

Sisters!

The trail fairy may have bribed these yahoos along!

Cousins!

Cooling off, post-hike, in the water!

Next year they'll be playing too!

We love you, Vivi Ru!

Mirror Lake hiking!

7 weeks!

Our girl is 7 weeks old today!  She had her two month check-up and she is 10 lbs 10 oz and 21.5 inches long.  The girl loves to eat!  We are so thankful she is doing so well.
The big kids finished up 1st grade this month.  They both had such wonderful teachers.  I can’t even believe that they’re second graders now — what in the actual world?!
Highlights of Luke’s year included Mad Science Club, Magic Treehouse books, hot lunch (he’d have it every day if I let him!  Especially the fried chicken!) and anything to do with Star Wars, robots, legos or The Incredibles.  He loves riding his bike and swimming. He is an incredibly kind person — I’m so proud of who he is!
Amelia loves music — she and her buddy Claire performed “Amazing Grace” in the school talent show — she was so brave to sing in front of the whole school!  She’s always listening to “my very own playlist” on her dad’s phone.  She’s forever working on arts and crafts and is requesting to play soccer in the fall.  Her teacher said she “really blossomed” this year and we couldn’t agree more — she’s such a cool kid and I can’t believe I get to be her mama.

Soccer camp!  Me: "Luke did you like soccer?"  Luke: "Every single minute, mom!"

Celebrating Father's Day with Pie-in-the-face!

He's such a great dad!

Fun for all generations :)

Gotta get Gramps too!!

Meeting our sweet Martha!

Joseph Moran Hally is here!  Born 6/7/18 -- just five weeks younger than our Vivi girl.  So excited  these two will get to grow up together.  Can't wait to see the adventures they'll have!

Five weeks old!  Already learning to give us the stink eye - ha!

And the smiles too :)

Last day of 1st grade!

This is her one month photo - Amelia wants to take a picture each month with her bow and bunny. Love my girls!