Lo & JJ

Hoping to Adopt (Texas)

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We love to host at our home, and summertime poolside hosting is probably our favorite way to have fun with our family & friends.
We love to host at our home, and summertime poolside hosting is probab...
Wesley turns 2! It was a sunny splashy day with so many wonderful friends & family members who pour into Wesley's life. We are so grateful he is surrounded by so much love!
Wesley turns 2! It was a sunny splashy day with so many wonderful frie...
Miles & Wesley love to match, and this time JJ got in on the action! Summertime suits for the boys!
Miles & Wesley love to match, and this time JJ got in on the action! S...
Visiting the Dallas Aquarium – the boys liked the shark tunnel best!
Visiting the Dallas Aquarium – the boys liked the shark tunnel best!
School's out for summer & we are loving lots of together time at home. Our backyard is our
School's out for summer & we are loving lots of together time at home....
The 4th of July Parade in our neighborhood is SO much fun! It was blazing hot (Texas) but we all had a blast. The firetruck had the boys mesmerized! So cool!
The 4th of July Parade in our neighborhood is SO much fun! It was blaz...
Miles was all smiles with his melting face-paint
Miles was all smiles with his melting face-paint
Wesley was a whole 4th of July vibe
Wesley was a whole 4th of July vibe
Wesley enjoying alll the flotation devices
Wesley enjoying alll the flotation devices
JJ & Lo celebrated JJ's 40th birthday with friends in Mexico. Cheers to the best year yet!
JJ & Lo celebrated JJ's 40th birthday with friends in Mexico. Cheers t...
JJ works incredibly hard to provide for our family, and it was such a gift to get some time away from the hustle & bustle to reflect on his life thus far, and dream about what is to come...
JJ works incredibly hard to provide for our family, and it was such a...
Miles & Wes are best buds. They are not biologically related, but it is SO evident that they were MEANT to be brothers. They are SO excited to add another little buddy to their crew!
Miles & Wes are best buds. They are not biologically related, but it i...
We love doing art projects together. We have a room dedicated to art & creativity in our house, but we take the messier projects to the backyard!
We love doing art projects together. We have a room dedicated to art &...
Miles is a fish! He learned to swim without floaties when he was only two, and at five is learning strokes and perfecting his dives. He absolutely loves the water!
Miles is a fish! He learned to swim without floaties when he was only...
Lots of dress-up happens in our house! Our playroom is usually safely guarded by superheroes of all kinds...
Lots of dress-up happens in our house! Our playroom is usually safely...
Wrestle-mania with two little spidermen and their dad!
Wrestle-mania with two little spidermen and their dad!
JJ is one of 7 and has a very large extended family. The boys have 13 cousins & counting on that side alone! We love hosting large family gatherings – we joke we built a venue, not just a house! This was a small celebration for JJ's dad's birthday.
JJ is one of 7 and has a very large extended family. The boys have 13...
Taking Miles to a Rangers game! Miles hopes to start baseball this spring.
Taking Miles to a Rangers game! Miles hopes to start baseball this spr...
We basically live in our pool all summer... what else is there to do in the Texas heat?! Our pool is usually filled with neighbors and friends, just the way we like it.
We basically live in our pool all summer... what else is there to do i...
Wesley loves to help in the kitchen. Baking, chopping, stirring, taste-testing... he's our precious little chef!
Wesley loves to help in the kitchen. Baking, chopping, stirring, taste...
We love live music, especially in smaller venues! We can't wait to take the boys to concerts with us & help them broaden their exposure to lots of different types of music.
We love live music, especially in smaller venues! We can't wait to tak...
Mom & Miles take on the Dallas Zoo! Miles likes the Herpetarium (snakes, frogs, lizards) best.
Mom & Miles take on the Dallas Zoo! Miles likes the Herpetarium (snake...
Slow snuggly summer mornings with the two cutest brothers! In matching pjs, per their request...
Slow snuggly summer mornings with the two cutest brothers! In matching...
Lo's parents live in CA where she grew up, but come to visit often. We love time with our Grandma & Papa!
Lo's parents live in CA where she grew up, but come to visit often. We...
Grandma is way too much fun, which is why she is absolutely adored by these two. (And by everyone who knows her!)
Grandma is way too much fun, which is why she is absolutely adored by...
We live near a lake, and lake walks (especially to feed the ducks & turtles!) are our favorite! Grandma loves to cruise the lake with us when she comes to town. Lo grew up with a very active mom, and strives to be that for her kids as well.
We live near a lake, and lake walks (especially to feed the ducks & tu...
Too many cooks in this kitchen! Grandma & Papa love to work in the kitchen with the boys. Lo's dad likes to lead homemade pizza dinners & homemade sushi lunches. Lo's mom loves to bake with the boys.
Too many cooks in this kitchen! Grandma & Papa love to work in the kit...
Lo's aunt sent us mini aprons all the way from England to encourage our tiny bakers!
Lo's aunt sent us mini aprons all the way from England to encourage ou...
We looove a family movie night!
We looove a family movie night!
Meet Wesley's closest companions, Teddy & Blankie.
Meet Wesley's closest companions, Teddy & Blankie.
Our neighborhood is the best! It is a safe & friendly enclave filled with lots of young families & bonus grandparents. The Halloween Block Party was so much fun this year, and trick-or-treating is practically another block party in and of itself!
Our neighborhood is the best! It is a safe & friendly enclave filled w...
Miles & Wesley are pro travelers... we travel quite a bit as a family, most often to California to visit Lo's friends & family, and to Florida for an annual family getaway. This time, we're off to Florida!
Miles & Wesley are pro travelers... we travel quite a bit as a family,...
Made it to the beach! The boys love splashing in the warm, gentle waves & digging in the sparkling white sand. It's a happy place for our family, for sure!
Made it to the beach! The boys love splashing in the warm, gentle wave...
Miles lost his 2nd tooth during our trip!
Miles lost his 2nd tooth during our trip!
Sandy & happy... we love our little crew, and we can't wait to add another little dude or dudette to our team!
Sandy & happy... we love our little crew, and we can't wait to add ano...
Heading home!
Heading home!
We spent some time with family at a ranch just outside of Dallas. It was a wonderful weekend of outdoor adventures!
We spent some time with family at a ranch just outside of Dallas. It w...
The boys loved our ranch weekend away. They got to fish, ride horses, shoot BB guns, shoot with a bow & arrow, ride a zip line... love these adventurous boys of ours!
The boys loved our ranch weekend away. They got to fish, ride horses,...
Miles is absolutely loving an America Ninja Warrior class at our local gymnasium and Wesley has just started gymnastics. It's amazing to see them learn new skills & grow in their understandings of their bodies' capabilities.
Miles is absolutely loving an America Ninja Warrior class at our local...
Wesley is one strong dude. He's only 2, but his gymnastics coaches are amazed at his abilities already. We aren't going to push our kids into any particular sports, but we do hope to give them opportunities to try lots of different things!
Wesley is one strong dude. He's only 2, but his gymnastics coaches are...
Miles has always been able to climb with incredible natural ability. We are so thankful to have found such a perfect outlet for him in his ninja class! His coaches are helping him learn new techniques and are also teaching him how to fall safely.
Miles has always been able to climb with incredible natural ability. W...
Watch out world! Wesley is on his first real bike! (With training wheels... for now!)
Watch out world! Wesley is on his first real bike! (With training whee...
We made it to CA for Thanksgiving break! Papa (Lo's dad) set up a fun
We made it to CA for Thanksgiving break! Papa (Lo's dad) set up a fun...
We are also here to help celebrate Papa's retirement! He will be stepping down as the head pastor of his church after 41 faithful years of ministry. We're proud of you, papa!
We are also here to help celebrate Papa's retirement! He will be stepp...
We have lots of favorite things to do when we visit California, but a MUST is visiting the local aquarium. The outdoor portion is the boys' favorite part, as you get to reach in and touch things! So fun!
We have lots of favorite things to do when we visit California, but a...
Sunset surf check!
Sunset surf check!
Papa's friend in San Diego lets the boys borrow his toys when we come to visit! In this pic Miles (5) is on the motorcycle and Wes (2) is driving the go-kart. They're obsessed!
Papa's friend in San Diego lets the boys borrow his toys when we come...
Miles is always bringing the joy and the laughter! Playing with some neighbors in an epic leaf pile at the park behind our house.
Miles is always bringing the joy and the laughter! Playing with some n...
Wesley's park apparatus of choice is always the swings. He still insists on trying out the
Wesley's park apparatus of choice is always the swings. He still insis...
Christmas cuties all dressed up for a fancy Christmas party!
Christmas cuties all dressed up for a fancy Christmas party!
Obligatory Christmas pic at the top of the stairs before running down to see what Santa has left us!
Obligatory Christmas pic at the top of the stairs before running down...
Santa Score!
Santa Score!
But the REAL score came from Grandma & Papa who gave Miles a MOTORCYCLE!!! He is PUMPED!
But the REAL score came from Grandma & Papa who gave Miles a MOTORCYCL...
Wesley is loving his drum set given to him by his birth family.
Wesley is loving his drum set given to him by his birth family.
Miles & Wesley with their namesakes! Miles has Papa's name as his middle name, and Wesley has Grandpa's name as his middle name! Both of our dad's are men of incredible integrity, wisdom & faith. We are blessed to have them in our lives!
Miles & Wesley with their namesakes! Miles has Papa's name as his midd...
We were able to see one of our favorite bands play live in Dallas before the snowstorm hit! Thankful for amazing babysitters from our church who LOVE our boys & help us get some time out with friends!
We were able to see one of our favorite bands play live in Dallas befo...
Snow patrol!
Snow patrol!
New motorcycle memory for Miles – riding in the snow!
New motorcycle memory for Miles – riding in the snow!
Wesley had so much fun sledding by himself for the first time!
Wesley had so much fun sledding by himself for the first time!
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