::lovely::

 we had the pleasure of spending some time with our dear friends, preston and kristi, recently.

we felt like we were treated like royalty as we were served amazing food, got to spend a lot of time relaxing outdoors, and let our kids play until they were exhausted.

it was wonderful to be in their company and we are so thankful for their friendship!  thank you for your amazing hospitality!!

(sadly, my most of my pictures were less than desirable...but how big do ava and lily look in that boat?!)

a few more memories...

autumn in vermont...

is breathtaking.

 and we are so thankful for our time there with family...

(autumn in c'ville is pretty spectacular, too...)

  

pouter...

and up to no good... 

 

he reminds me so much of duke when he was little...always smiling at you as he did something mischevious.  

so sweet and innocent seeming that it is almost hard to get upset! :)

::firsts::

this past weekend was filled with a few firsts for finn.

his first college soccer game...

(you can all imagine how ryan's heart swelled with the possibilities...)

his first bikeride...

it is staggering how quickly he is growing!!