2015

Overall 2015 was a great year.  We had our down moments that is for sure but it's also the year I met my Oliver Russell and watched Elle become a big sister...and that by far outweighs the bad. 

Here is a look at some of my favorite moments.

Our trip to Columbia.

We wanted to do something special with Elle since my due date was just a couple weeks away. I spend a majority of the trip having contractions and terrified I was going to go into labor and deliver away from home but we still had so much fun!  I am so grateful we did this with Elle as our last hurrah as a family of 3. 

Oliver Russell

Of course my sweet boy was the biggest highlight of the year and he's tied with Elle as the biggest highlight of my life. I adore this boy, forever grateful I get to be his mommy. 

Watching Elle become a big sister

I was so nervous for this for no good reason.  Elle has been amazing with Oliver since the moment she met him.  I love that her first words to him were, "the pink loveys are mine".

Our girls night out

We went to dinner and did some early Christmas shopping.  Any night we are together there is a ton of laughing and this night was no exception!

Family Vacation

This year we went to Branson and as always had lots of fun. 

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Elle winning cutest Mizzou fan

Obviously she was the cutest little tiger there!

Henry starting school 

This was both a happy and sad moment but Hen did great!  And now we have fun school programs to go to!

Elle's 1st day of soccer

The rest of the season wasn't super smooth but that first day sure was fun! :)

Going Part Time

Hello! This was huge for me.  Being able to spend extra time with my kiddos means everything to me!  Little moments like a picnic in the backyard on a Tuesday are things I will never forget.  

So so so so so grateful!

Apple Picking!

I love that Eric and I have started this tradition for our family.  

Smooching these little cheeks and legs daily 

Seriously, I'm not taking one day of this chubby baby faze for granted!

Buzz Lightyear

Seeing the look on Elle's face when she saw herself dressed as Buzz Lightyear.  She was certain Henry wouldn't recognize her!

Oliver's 1st Christmas!

We enjoyed a lazy Christmas morning at home and it was just perfect.

I Love Lucy

Eric and I had an I Love Lucy date night and I loooved it!!  I first wanted to see this in Chicago when I was pregnant with Elle.  So glad I finally got to experience it!

    

Will & Paige Getting Engaged!

We are so excited for August 2017!

Excited to see what 2017 has instore for our family.