Nan and Papa J come to GR....

Papa J brought his violin, or "biolin" as Hudson calls it, for Hudson to try and play. Needless to say, he loved it!

Nan, Hamilton, and Papa J at church Sunday morning at the park.

Sunday was "Bless the children/kids appreciation day" at the park, and Hudson had a great time! He got a spider painted on his face.

My friend Laura and her daughter Lily. I couldn't have survived here in GR without meeting this family! Thank you Lord for the Gravelles!

My sweet Hamilton! He will turn 1 next week! I can't believe this time last year I was big fat pregnant! The year has completely flown by! This little boy is absolutely precious! He is full of life and is such a joy. He and Hudson absolutely love each other and I thoroughly enjoy sitting back and watching their friendship grow! This kiddo LOVES to eat! He will eat anything which is a nice change from Hudson! He LOVES bath time or swimming, anything with water! He is so ready to be able to walk so he can keep up with his brother! We are so glad that Hamilton is a part of our family! 

This picture sums up Hamilton!

Tri Del Sol Triathlon and Duathlon

2009

Juston and I did another race today! He did a sprint triathlon (0.5 mile swim/18 mile bike/4.5 mile run) and I did the duathlon race (2 mile run/18 mile bike/4.5 mile run). Although it was a pretty hilly course, we both had a great time! We are loving getting to do these together!

Hudson's new bike!

How cute is this little 3 1/2 year old?! We got him a new bike and he loves it! He was precious last night as he told his bike "good night" in the garage and as he prayed for his new bike! 

New pics...

Heading to the "beach" aka Lake Michigan for the day!

Juston's triathlon last weekend!

The boys new "toy"! 

Yes, I was actually driving it!

My first duathlon (3 mile run/12 mile bike/3mile run) and Juston's first Olympic triathlon (1.2 mile swim/24 mile bike/6 mile run)! It was awesome and I LOVED it!!!

P-pops and Grammy came to visit us this weekend and we had a great time!

Grammy, P-pops, and the boys!

Hi! The Gates family has been busy the month of June! Here is a little look at what has been going on!

Loved this picture because Hamilton already loves drumsticks! He is following after his brother, but seriously- he loves drumsticks!

Playing outside one afternoon!

Our first swimming outing of the year.  The boys loved it!

Ok- all you Harding friends- no I did not buy this shirt, Harding sent it to me when Hamilton was born, and it was the only t-shirt I could find the day we went swimming! :)

Fathers day weekend, we loaded up and drove down to Nashville to hang out with Beth and Kyle and their new addition Adley, and Ryan and Sarah! Talk about a blast! We had such a great time getting to spend some time with these folks! 

Fathers Day picture!

Family picture on Fathers Day

So mommy decided to buy the boys some little swimming pools! They have been such a blast already! I must admit to you that today we had to add some hot water from the bathtub to them so that the boys could enjoy them, otherwise the water would've been too cold! Crazy, huh?

Hamilton splashing! 

Gotta love that "Hudson smile!"

The boys splashing together! 

Hope everyone is doing well and enjoying summer!

Our 8 Year Anniversary!!!

On our way to eat a fabulous dinner!

Juston and I celebrated our 8 year anniversary yesterday! Crazy to think that it has already been 8 years since we said "I do!" These last 8 years have been a blast, and I am so thankful to not only be married to the love of my life but to be married to my best friend! We have such a great time together, and I am so glad that I am on this life journey with him! 

What's new with the Gates?!

The boys in their only matching outfits! This was the best picture I could capture- they weren't being too cooperative!

Our new family summer activity! Juston and I got bikes and also the "cart" as Hudson likes to call it so we can go on family bike rides this summer! We did our first ride on Saturday and the boys loved it!

The set-up!

They both wear helmets, and here is Hamilton with his on!

At the LR Zoo! We spent an afternoon at the zoo with Papa J, Nan, Anna Grace, Joseph, and Bethany while we were in LR. It was such a fun time!

One of the boys traditions when we stay with Papa J and Nan- get in their bed first thing in the morning and watch Little Einsteins! 

Me and Gracie at Graduation!

Abby and me

The siblings at graduation! We are so proud of Anna Grace and her accomplishments! She is going to go Harding in the fall where she will be playing soccer and studying to be a substance abuse counselor!