Peyton Smiles!!

Our littlest brother has been doing some great things these days... he has been smiling those sweet little smiles (they are getting bigger every day) and he has been "talking" to us!! We just love to get right in his face to see what he has to say. Most of the time he says "haaa", "gaaa", or "gooo" - his sounds are music to our ears!

   

 

We enjoyed a bouncy party for our cousins Emma (6) and Jackson (4) this weekend.  We had tons of climbing, bouncing, and sliding fun!

 

 

 

All of that play exhausted these Bell boys!!

 

 

Big brother Ryan is getting ready for an exciting Little League season. Opening Ceremonies were cancelled due to cold, windy weather and a wet field, but we are excited for his first game this Thursday! He is on the Marlins (just like Brian Sanches) and looking forward to a fun season with his friends!

I will play YMCA t-ball this spring.  My season is much shorter than Ryan's, but I have been working out with Ryan's team to get ready!!  Wilson is right in the mix with us! He doesn't realize that he isn't as big or strong as we are, but Daddy always tells us "If you think you are, or if you think you aren't... either way you are right!" Wilson lives by that motto!!

-Dylan

 

Happy Birthday, Uncle Troy!

We know that you received the best birthday gift that a Daddy could ever ask for when Campbell was born, but we wanted to send our Happy Birthday wishes your way!! Happy Birthday, Uncle Troy from your little Lamar Cardinal fans! We love you... Ryan, Dylan, Wilson, and Peyton

Welcome Spring! Welcome Baby Campbell!!

Spring has arrived and so has our new cousin, Campbell Anne Epperly! Campbell was born on Saturday, March 21. She is a healthy, beautiful little girl... we are so excited that we get to meet her at Easter! Here is a picture of big sisters Kalynne and Hannah with precious Campbell!

Peyton is all smiles about his new cousin!
Happy Spring!!

Irish Blessings!

Mommy's Lucky Charms!!

 

A kiss for good luck!

Festival Fun!

Spring Break was lots of fun, but it seemed much too short... and there was too much rain! We enjoyed the Heritage Festival amidst the cold, rainy weather. We started the week in short sleeves and shorts, but transitioned into coats and hats, and then needed complete rain gear!! 

 

 

Get your motor running!!

 

 

 

The cold weather didn't stop us from having a good time!!

 

Mommy and Daddy let us play games on the last day of the festival!  We played and won these stuffed bulldogs.  We couldn't have been happier... we weren't even bothered by the fact that we were soaked from head to toe!!

Wilson and Dylan loved every second of the rides at the Heritage Festival! Those guys have no fear. I can only imagine the fun they will have (and trouble they will get into) as they grow up! I was a little more guarded when it came to riding rides, but I was coaxed to ride all of the rides with my brothers, and then I even went on a few of the big rides with Aunt Allie!

Peyton did not visit the festival with us. The rides and noise would not have amused him! He spent the week growing... much too quickly. A couple more roll-overs from his tummy to back, and his precious grins filled our rainy days with joy!

All reports point to a warm, sunny week ahead... wouldn't you know it?!

Spring Break is HERE!

Spring break is getting started and we're going to enjoy a week at home! 

Our big brother Ryan kicked off spring break with plenty of excitement... a rodeo at school on Friday (notice all of the pretty white teeth in the picture), followed by the loss of his first tooth Friday night (the 'toothless' picture is Ryan writing a note to the tooth fairy because he swallowed his tooth while eating corn on the cob), and on Monday he rode his bike without training wheels for the first time!!  We've had lots of fun watching him do all of these cool things!



Dylan is following in Ryan's lead of being a caring big brother!!  He is very attentive to Peyton when he is awake - making sure that his 'tummy time' is going well and always being sure that Peyton has a toy to 'play with'... he is very diligent when Peyton is upset - making sure that mommy and daddy know that 'he needs you', 'he has a dirty diaper', or 'he spit up'... he is also very thoughtful when Peyton is sleeping - making sure that he is nicely covered and sleeping soundly (any wiggles or grunts require immediate attention).  We are so lucky to have our Dylan to look out for our new little brother at all times!!

Wilson is... WILSON!  Always on the go, fast and furious, and having fun!

Peyton is growing and changing every day!  He is such a sweet baby who only gets upset when he is hungry, or when mommy and daddy are giving us too much attention (primarily in the morning when we are getting dressed for school, or in the evening when we are taking baths and getting ready for bed)! He is a strong little guy, holding up his head to see the world around him and pushing up during tummy time.  He even rolled over one time last week! He has given a little grin here and there (no full out smiles or giggles just yet)... each new day is exciting with our baby brother around!