It's about LOVE!!!

July 25th 2012 was the first time Sheldon's Tummy Mommy held him in her arms and looked into his big blue eyes. It was one of the most tender moments I have experienced and one I will never forget. It melts my heart how these photos capture their love. 

    These photos were taken one year later. We are sitting in the grass at the Visitor Center on base so I could feed Levi. So ordinary to others but cherished moments for us.

"Being here with you doing nothing means EVERYTHING to me."

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The next day we headed to the splash park.

Open Adoption is all about love.

Too Cute

You will notice lots of videos from this chair. That's because I am always sitting here feeding Levi. Sheldon is so funny here. I love how he entertains himself.

WARNING: Don't watch this next video too many times with the sound on or you will get the song stuck in your head. 

We bought this singing bear at the hospital Gift Shop for Tyler when he was in the NICU. We were celebrating his first dirty diaper which meant we were that much closer to bringing him home. Sheldon loves this silly bear just as much as Tyler did. 

This is really REALLY short. I accidentally had my camera set to video instead of photo. He is sooo cute!

Once again, note Levi's hair. BEFORE Sheldon's slobbery kiss

And AFTER.

Sheldon's love for his baby brother melts my heart.

4th of July on the Hood Canal

We know how to enjoy fireworks. Good friends, s'mores, roaring fire made by Sharleen, a breathtaking view and fireworks going off all around us no matter which direction you look.

This was our first RV trip with Levi. I was mostly worried about Sheldon because it would be his first time sleeping in one of the bunks. Thanks to his Tummy Mommy Blanket and a bed rail from my sister, Sheldon slept without a peep for every single nap and all four nights. Even with all of the loud fireworks going off. 

Of course he played hard all day...every day.

Every morning after breakfast, Chris and Sheldon would take Brek for a walk.

Sheldon would play with his puppy...

then feed him when they returned to the RV.

The boys would hunt for crabs...

 

and throw rocks into the Sound.

"What, don't put this rock in my mouth?" 

Then maybe a game of football

 Ready, set, hike!

Sheldon's water table breaks down easily and is perfect for camping.

 And you can't go camping with a bunch of boys without wrestling...

...or tickling.

While Levi and Sheldon napped the "Big Boys" would mountain bike

in the nearby Olympic National Forest.

We also took some time to relax.

Tyler and Sheriff Levi

Lounging in the shade reading Velo News. I can't get away from the Tour de France

even when we're camping.

We rented Kayaks for two days. Tyler absolutely loved it. He says he wants one for his birthday. Apparently he hasn't noticed the one hanging from the ceiling in our garage since he was born.
We all took turns heading out on the water (except for Levi).

Puppy love!!!

 Sheldon's wants to help with everything, even hooking the trailer up to the Suburban.