Happy 4th Birthday Katelyn!

We had a joint birthday party this year with one of Katelyn's best friends, Reese. It was a pool party at a friend's house, and it was lots of fun (and lots of hot!). Instead of collecting gifts, we requested that everyone bring a donation (puzzle or card game) for Children's Medical Center. The girls went this week to deliver the donations and had a great time doing it!

The party....

Delivering donations...

Birthday at home (on her actual birthday, August 24th)...

We had a few of our neighbors over for ice cream sandwiches that evening. Katelyn loved eating hers!

Look how I've grown!

3 years old

4 years old

It's Packing Time!

We went to Austin for the weekend earlier this month, and I decided that Katelyn could handle packing her own bag (with a little assistance--see below). It worked! I hope this picture is self-explanatory, but if you need any clarification on my artwork (or lack thereof), just ask!

Anna is....

Anna is lots of things these days, but most of all, she is eating and jumping (not at the same time!). Enjoy!

6 months!

Anna (if you look closely you can see her two bottom teeth!)

Katelyn

A Visit from Great Granny, Great Todd, and Great Toni

Last month, we had the privilege of hosting my Granny (mom's step mom), my Uncle Todd (mom's half brother), and Aunt Toni for a visit (known to Katelyn and Anna as Great Granny, Great Todd, and Great Toni). We had a great time, and one of the highlights of our weekend was a trip to Cabela's. If you have never been, you should get there! It is like an indoor zoo (but the animals are stuffed instead of alive...but they look very real!). We got there in time for the fish feeding (every day at 1 p.m. except Wed.), shot a few rounds of ammo (not real though) and even enjoyed some free fudge samples! Indoor, air conditioned, and free....can't beat it!

Rainbow Time!

We have recently established a fun new part of our evening routine....rainbow time! Our front door has a glass design in it, so when the sun sets in the evenings, it hits the glass just right so as to act as prism and cast rainbows all over the playroom. We anxiously anticipate the rainbows after dinner each evening, and Katelyn especially likes to count them. Here are a few pictures of the fun....