Thursday, July 5, 2012

"Staycation" Day 2

 We started the morning nice and slow with lots of cuddling, and a trip to the library mid day for free movie rentals. :)   
 The big activity of the day was bowling!  How cute are these kiddos in their bowling shoes?  
 Caeden loved the bowling, Caleb loved the snacks. :)  
 First game... mommy was the winner with 124 points.  Game two daddy was the winner with 133 points and Caeden did beat mommy the 2nd game (with a bumper) and was quite proud. :) 
Even though Hannah couldn't bowl she sure smiled as she watched all of us :)
Topped the night off with some backyard swimming!

Wednesday, July 4, 2012

"Staycation" Day 1

Happy 4th of July!!!  We had originally thought we'd spend this week with our dear friends in California.  However, the more we thought about Hannah being so little, not sleeping through the night and no idea what a 6 hour road trip would be like we decided to do a "staycation" this year.  We are thrilled to have daddy off of work for 5 days to spend time with us. :)  This mornings weather was such a treat, like we were in CA anyway.  Overcast, a little rain and 75 degrees, thank you Jesus.  So believe it or not we started the morning (in Phoenix, in July) with a lovely walk and bike ride.  (Caeden did have a great time, this is just his cool dude pose I think. ;))

 Hannah loving an opportunity to watch the world cozied up to daddy.  Who wouldn't like that? 
 We spent early afternoon through the evening at my parents house with both sets of families together.  We had a good time swimming, playing volleyball, eating and chatting.  Fun times!!  
 Tonight we came home, put Hannah to bed and the 4 of us climbed the ladder to the top of our roof to watch fireworks.  Blankets, snacks, drinks... it was a great time.  My parents did the same with us growing up and carrying on the tradition almost brought tears to my eyes.  
The boys LOVED it.  They were so giddy the whole time we were on the roof.  Caleb came to me at one point and said, "this was the best idea ever, thanks mom, I love you!"  Oh, what a heart warmer!  Caeden couldn't get over the idea that he was seriously on his roof!  He's not sure if his friends will even believe him. :)  It was fun to be able to let Hannah get sleep and spend quality time with the boys! We finished off our fun day with sparklers in the backyard (thank you Grandma Molly!)  Stay tuned to day 2 of Murphy Staycation ;)

Friday, June 22, 2012

Hannah Banana at 2 1/2 months

 How precious you are even as you sleep! 
Oh how you love to watch the world around you!  
 You are full of smiles and you even laugh at the fan :D
 It's fun to dress you in cute girly clothes!
Bath time has become your friend, it's good to be clean. :D

Sweet, sweet girl... how we love and adore you!! You have changed our world, and we are thankful!  Your brothers continue to lavish you with hugs and kisses and Caleb says you are the best sister in the whole world.  You are sleeping well... 10-12 hours at night with 1 feed in the middle and 2-3 good  naps during the day.  You are eating every 2 hours and still are in the 15% for your age.  10.4 lbs and 21.25 inches long, just perfect!  We call you Hannah Bannana, Hannah Grace, Chuberkins, Pretty, and Hannah Baby.  God we praise you and thank you for this wonderful daughter and sister, thank you for your plan and having her join our family.  Oh how good your gifts!    

Sunday, June 10, 2012

A wonderful weekend!

We spent the weekend with our wonderful friends the Zimmermans at their cabin in Pine this weekend.  This picture is at the biggest natural bridge in the US.  It was beautiful!   

 Sweet Caleb, climbing inbetween the rocks. 
 Caeden loved it so much he didn't want to leave... freedom, natural beauty and the sound of waterfalls... I didn't want to leave either!  
 Lots of climbing and running through the brush.  The kids had such a blast! 
How cute are these kids?  Caeden 6, Caleb 3, Ava 6, Eli 3, Mia 23 months. We ate well, played hard, slept great and even got some good ol' adult chats after all the kiddos were asleep.  Yay for summer time and the blessing of good friends!