Katherine's Party with her friends

Katherine had a little party for her birthday at Adventure Crossing yesterday. Three of her friends came and they seemed to have a great time. Ryan couldn't be there because Thomas was at home with a fever and upset stomach. But everything went okay even though I was by myself. The girls had fun chatting and eating pizza. Katherine got some cool gifts including jewelry she can make, sun catchers to paint and a $20 gift card. The girls also had fun playing laser tag and a ton of arcade games. It was a fun day. And the best thing was I didn't have to set up or clean up!!

Play Time

It has finally started to feel like fall the last few evenings. The days have still been on the warm side so we have been going outside after dinner each night. Friday night we took the bubble toy outside that Carrie gave Thomas for his birthday. He loves playing with the bubbles. Katherine does too, although she won't really admit it. I got a video clip of them running in the bubbles. It shows how excited Thomas gets because he fell down twice in less than 2 minutes! I also got a video of Thomas and Ryan playing kickball the other day. Hopefully, fall weather is on its way!

Ryan's Baptism

Yesterday was the annual church picnic. It was a very special time because Ryan was baptized. He has made many changes in his life and this is one that I am extremely proud of. I took a short video of it and posted it below. I also got a picture of Ryan, Katherine and Thomas before the baptism. Thomas enjoyed throwing rocks in the water while, Ryan and Katherine had a blast tubing again. I didn't get any pictures because I forgot to take my camera on the boat. It was a beautiful day at the lake!!

Party, Party, Party

Well this weekend was a busy one to say the least. We had a birthday party on Saturday for Katherine, Thomas, Atticus, and Isaiah. Yes that's right four parties in one. Talk about busy!! It was a lot of fun though. Sunday we hung out at mom's and Monday we spent the day at the lake. It was a non stop weekend of fun. Tim and Leia were nice enough to travel over with Clarie for the weekend. She is so cute and has gotten so big since we last saw her. Enjoy all the pictures!!

Katherine with the turtle

she found!

Claire in dress that Katherine wore as a baby

What a beautiful baby

Katherine and Leia looking at cookbooks!

Dan and Isaiah ................................. Thomas and Ryan


Atticus and Carrie ..............................Katherine

Thomas on new car....................Atticus with balloon

Thomas cruising around

Thomas with new puzzle..............Money from Aunt Ellen

Thomas with new books ..................Katherine with crocs

New cooking supplies ..........................................New jewelry

New microscope from Uncle Tim

New pajamas from Alisa

Proud Grandparents of Five

Fun Time with Cousins

Cutie, Cutie

Just hanging out

Keeping an eye on Claire......................Claire entertaining Papa

Thomas in his pajamas from Papa