Introduction to James, Elias, and Cora

We were in Houston this past weekend to celebrate the wedding of my cousin.  The wedding was so much fun!  The highlight was seeing our families.  Tobias' parents flew in the help with the boys and both of my parents were there too.  It was a wonderful weekend.    James loves to dress up!  He was so excited to have his first jacket.  We're hoping he still fits it next year too (it's a size 8!).  Elias looked pretty handsome too, it was his fist time wearing a tie.   James and JillMama looking sharp The Walters Family Grandpa Mel (my dad), Grandpa Jim (Tobias' dad), Tobias, Grandma Edie (Tobias' mom) and my boys JillMama, James, and I enjoyed the opportunity to be together! Tobias and I had a blast in TX!  Tobias is wearing a new suit too! My beautiful sister and her wonderful husband!  JillMama and her girls!  I am so happy to have such a lovely picture of the 3 of us.  Som...

Happy New Year!  We finished off 2012 in style - Army-Navy game, Christmas, and Elias' first birthday!  Tobias and I attended the Army-Navy game in Philadelphia which was so much fun.  Our boys stayed home with friends and had a great day too.  Army-Navy game!  Our first game since we were midshipmen back in 2002! It was a neat "stunt" every seat had a card and together the stadium turned red, white, and blue. Navy won!  We had a great time!  We hope to go again in a couple of years with our boys.  Christmas was so much fun!  Our boys really enjoyed the Advent season.  I worked on Christmas day, so Tobias took the boys to Christmas services and then they opened up one present that night.  We celebrated a day late and it was magical! .   My handsome guys! Mommy and her boys!   Both boys really loved the wrapping paper and received some wonderful gifts. I gave each...

Christmas is almost here - let the count down begin.  James asks almost daily if it's Christmas!  It is sure an exciting time around our house! The monthly picture of the boys - they are getting so big!  It's hard to believe that Eli is soon one!   My boys take a break and play on the computer together. Eli enjoyed his first Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.  It's one of my favorite TV programs and I love watching it Thanksgiving morning. Tobias making some tasty side dishes for our Thanksgiving meal.  We celebrated Thanksgiving with 2 other families and it was a very fun day! Eli and I are excited about all the delicious food on Thanksgiving. Eli enjoyed Thanksgiving leftovers - especially the ham.  My future architect or maybe engineer!  James and Tobias love to build things together. Another one of James' creation at school - a car made with feathers, toilet paper tube, and construction paper.  Jame...

James enjoyed a great birthday and Halloween celebration with my roommate from the Academy and her husband! This is a bit late as winter is almost here!  Here are some great pictures from our Fall adventures - including the local county fair, attending a friend's wedding, a trip to Florida, and Halloween.  My Halloween Dynamic Duo - Batman and Robin! James loves to "read."  He loves all super heroes.   Me and the boys going for a walk! While in Florida we enjoyed a wonderful visit with Grandpa and Grandma Sunshine! The remnants of Hurricane Sandy were still in Jacksonville.  We didn't actually venture on to the beach, but we were close enough to watch the waves. Aunt Teri and James baked special birthday cupcakes that James was able to share them with his classmates. Tasty birthday cupcakes - they were multicolored with sprinkles on top!  Delish! Getting ready for the big corn maze - Tobias was our navigato...