Times are Changing...

Well, it has been a good summer. Lots of traveling and celebrations. It seems like we have been gone most of the summer, which is just fine with us because escaping the heat is a must when living in SA. We wrapped the summer up with Jackson's birthday, Brandon's birthday, and my birthday. B and I spent a few days kid-free over Labor Day weekend in Austin which was a nice treat to end the summer.

And now begins my favorite time of year...fall. It seems like September arrives and things just get better. The weather starts to cool down, colors change, and everything that comes with fall from pumpkin spice lattes to College football return in all their glory. It is a refreshing time after a long, hot summer. I am really looking forward to this fall in particular because the kids are at a great age to enjoy all of the things about this season. And to add to the excitement, I know that this is the last fall we will experience as a family of four. That is right, BABY Hill #3 is due March 23rd! We are all very excited and cannot wait to meet the newest addition, although Jackson has requested a "big brother" (not a baby), so he is in for a surprise. But something tells me Jacks and Chars are going to be very excited when this little one arrives, no matter what. And we are looking forward to what this new chapter in our lives will bring!

He is 3!

Jackson enjoying his birthday breakfast.

Jackson is 3! And because I have taken so long to update the blog, he has been 3 for almost a month. I cannot believe it. He looks like a little man these days and talks like one as well. The boy can hold a conversation with anyone. It is amazing to think back to when he was a little baby and see how his little personality has developed. He makes us laugh all the time with his endless questions and banters. It is a funny and amazing thing to look at the world through the eyes of a 3 year old.

birthday muffin with candles (everything had to have candles)

handsome boy enjoying his breakfast with daddy

his first present...a laptop

Grandmother came to celebrate and we had a party for her as well!

sweet Charlotte up from her nap

helping Grandmother open presents

hugs for aunt Emmy!

present time!

his bat, glove, and ball from Grandmommie and Gerald

Charlotte giving Woody and Buzz Light Year kisses

The Chocolate Train cake!

Daddy bringing the cake to one excited little boy!

Our trip to the beach was a blast. We celebrated Jackson's birthday a little early with his cousins and they loved every minute of it. I just miss the beach and had such a relaxing time letting them play and swim in the ocean.

Jackson and John Benjamin being pulled all over by Abigail. Jackson wanted to ride in the boat all day!

Nini and the kids enjoying the water

practicing on dry land.

This boat is mine now!

Charlotte loves the ocean

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