North Texas State Fair & Jake's Veterans

We decided to attend the North Texas State Fair in Denton this past Saturday. How have we lived in Denton for 3 years now and never attended the fair that is literally right down the street from us? We decided to go before the nighttime crowds arrived, so it wasn't at all crowded while we were there. We first visited the kiddy section with goats, pigs, and other animals that you could pet.

Next we went through the indoor (air conditioned!!) shopping area. Oh my, it was soooo Texas. All the clothes and purses were studded with gems and there were cowhide rugs and cowboy hats.


On a different note, Jake is wrapping up his externship at the VA Hostpital in Bonham, TX. He has really enjoyed his experience there. Below is a picture of him with his WWII/Korean war veterans group. These gentlemen have amazing stories. They've been through a lot.

Play Date

A friend of mine took these pictures at a play date earlier this month (about 3 weeks ago). He got some great shots.

Cooing

Tummy Time

Bath

2 Months Have Passed

The last 2 months since Adam has joined our family have gone by very fast...so fast that I haven't updated our blog for a month:). Adam is turning out to be a really sweet little boy. He is very alert and strong now. He loves holding his head up and swinging it around to look at everything. He also loves being held and being rocked in his vibrating bouncer seat. I'm grateful that he isn't too fussy since he refuses to take a pacifier. We're loving having this boy in our family.

Below are some pictures of our boys for your viewing pleasure. I think it's hard to get a pictures of a babies that looks exactly like them, but the first picture really captures what Adam looks like when he is calm.



As we were getting ready for church Eli asked if he could hold Adam. I put Adam in his lap and started working on some church stuff at the computer next to the couch. The next thing I hear is Eli opening up the book next to him and reciting 5 Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed to Adam. This was really the first brotherly bonding experience I have observed. It was heartwarming to see a glimpse of the friendship these two will have with each other in the coming years.

Adam's Baby Blessing

June Pictures

Eli, Adam, and Grandma Criddle.

Splish Splash Story Time at the water park with daddy.

These are Eli's friends the Cooper boys.

Eli helped me make the cake for Jake's birthday.

Adam's Birth Pictures

Getting settled in at the hospital.

Just after Adam was born.

Adam with Grandma Criddle.
The boys approve.
Eli is pointing out all the fingers, toes, eyes, ears, and nose on Adam.