Birthday Party

Tate and Quinn had their birthday party together at the 'Holidome' pool area. Here's the group of kids - friends from church. (Adults not pictured - something about swimsuit photos on the internet?)

Quinn is 2?!

 Here's our princess with her birthday cupcakes.

 And yes, I know her birthday was November 2, and it's February 28 now. We're catching up.

 We got Quinn a yellow rocking chair. When you flip it over, it makes a good ladder.

Love these kids.

Happy Halloween!

 The cast of Mickey Mouse Clubhouse carved on pumpkins? Check.
Glow-in-the-dark Halloween shirts that they liked so much they now want to wear them in November? Check

Jake and Izzy costumes from 'Jake and the Neverland Pirates'? Check
In this picture, Quinn is pretending to hold a sword and saying, "Ahoy!"

Happy Birthday to Tate!

This guy is 5. This guy is 5! THIS GUY IS 5!!!

No matter how many times I say it, I still can't believe it. He's an awesome kid, my best bud, and he has filled our lives with unimaginable joy.

That's why we picked his name, after all. 'Tate' means 'Bringer of Joy.'

Cobber Homecoming

 Reunited!

 Still not sure why we signed up for this on the Saturday morning of Homecoming......So tired.....

 My kids loved the candy parade! :)

 In front of the belltower.

 Friends!!!

 Quinn loves Michael!

Tate thinks these guys are pretty cool!

Football!

 Brother's #1 fan.

 Tate played YMCA 4 & 5 year old flag football this fall. They spent most of the weeks learning skills, then the last week got to scrimmage. I was a "volunteer coach" throughout it all, then somehow ended up coaching Tate's team in the scrimmage. In a brilliant defensive effort and with a solid run-game, Tate's side prevailed 20-6.

Here are our 2 Sooners!

Wisconsin with the Martinson's

 We went over for a quick day with the Martinson's in July, and took the kids to the Fawn-Doe-Rosa Petting Zoo. The kids loved feeding the animals and getting to pet them.

 Ever pet a skunk? Well, we have now.

 And, of course, we had to end with the pony ride.

We love these guys!