back to work!

i'm back to work. i surprised brandon on monday morning with packed bags and a trip to chicago. he had no idea and we had a really great time. i didn't take a single photograph while i was gone which felt totally unnatural. i'm hoping the memories will last in my mind longer than most things do......

saturday was deacon's 2nd birthday so we jam packed our house with family, and friends that might as well be family and celebrated our little man. here are a couple photos from the day. the kiddos LOVED painting on their very own canvases. there was paint everywhere, it's a good thing these are our very good friends.....
our sweet friend tyler dropped by after spending two months in Africa- deacon was excited to see him.