Together :)
Evan the chow monster! He has had quite a new and exciting month, from tasting apple pie, graham crackers and marshmallows to taking his first boat ride and a dip in the lake. I don’t think this little boy has a grumpy bone in his body even with his little white Chiclet teeth popping in he doesn’t do much fussing just smiles gums on a toy, finger or whatever is close and toughs it out. He, just like his sister, is such a source of joy and light in my life and our family. There isn’t a person he can’t get to make a silly face or noise just to get him to smile; and when he does he melts their heart. He is such a little lover and such a boy; he’s graduated from baby toys to electronics! When in the living room he makes a b-line for the stereo to twist the nobs and push the buttons. He loves iphones and try’s to eat mine every time I take a picture or video of him, which is often lol.
Dad and Hercules have had a great month. Hercules loves the summer nights on the deck and the new interest Evan has in him. Hercules is my second Bulldog; he was around before I met Brenda before we moved to Gainesville and became the Hill Family. Our home is full of Bulldog trinkets and such because of Hercules he was my little boy before I had a little boy. So now 4 years later I cherish the moments where Evan can pet and lay on Hercules these moments are brief, mostly when we’re letting Hercules in our out for the day, but they mean more to me than words can describe. Two of the “things” I have wanted most in life are together, with me in the middle that a great feeling it warms my heart and makes me smile ear to ear. We wouldn’t be the Hill family without Hercules Brutus Hill. What an amazing time, riding on the boat, catching fish with Maddie, taking Evan in the lake, spending time by the fire with my beautiful wife and soaking in the awesomeness that is Mother Nature. I was in my element, memories of Tally Lake, Grandpa and Grandma’s jet skis, our pop up camper and Uncle Eric and I dressed in cammo popped in and out of my head all weekend. While some of the family relaxed I chopped wood and made marshmallow sticks for s’mores. I even impressed everyone with my marshmallow cooking skill I learned from my Uncle Don, you gotta get my the coals where it’s not so hot :) That trip made Brenda and I realize two things 1. We need a boat lol and 2. Dad is another person when he is in/near the woods. I’m not sure if that’s just part of my personality or that I link so much of who I am today on my past and Montana; I sure miss Montana I miss my Mom, my brother, my Niece, Grandparents, my Aunts and Uncles, cousins and friends who still there. I guess I’m just like Madeline in that regard, but aren't we all? Aren't we all better when we are together? I don’t think people are supposed to walk alone family, friends or even nature should share the journey with us it is far too amazing and beautiful to go it solo. I can go on about the Tattoo I got or other monthly happenings… but I think this is a good time to stop and call my grandma.
Until Next month <3
Love the Hill Family