Halloween 2011

Calvin (wouldn't put on a costume, just the glow stick), Samuel as Dracula, Emmett as the Incredible Hulk, Reuben the Ninja, George as Darth Vader and Katie (who really just wanted a reason to put on makeup) dressed as a Princess.

The pumpkin line up

George's scary creation.

Katie's spooky Jack.

My "little mother"

This is going to be one of my all-time favorite memories. As I walked past our back door this summer, I came upon this adorable scene. Katie and Calvin were cold from playing with the back hose and Katie, seeing that Calvin didn't have a towel, wrapped him up with her. I absolutely adore how much Katie loves and cares for her little brother. And I love how Calvin looks up to her, and even turns to her for a hug when he needs one. It makes me happy.

George Turns 9!!!!

George decided on a Star Wars themed party this year. All his friends came dressed as Star Wars characters. They had a huge backyard battle before sitting down to pizza, bread sticks, cheesecake and light saber cupcakes and pretzels. The kids had a great time!

George and Katie Play Fall Baseball

Jared and Calvin playing as they watch the game.

This year with the Dallas Little League, George was old enough to play on a kid-pitch team. He has always wanted to stand on the mound and pitch the balls, so this is pretty exciting for him.

George at bat.

Katie was on her own team for kids her age. Here she is running home, and below, giving the coach a high five. By the way, she's the only one in a skirt. :) She's funny. I can rarely get this girl to wear pants.

Tiffiny, and her new baby Sophia, came for a visit from California. Here's Katie with little Sophia.

Calvin taking his usual position on the ground, rolling his cars and trucks around.

Katie giving a smile from the dugout.

Preschool Outing to the Zoo

Calvin had his first preschool outing while George and Katie were in school. We went with his little buddy, Sawyer, and two other friends, Cienna and Coen. I love the new addition at the Dallas Zoo! It's so incredible how close you can get to the animals!

And of course, a picture of Calvin with his two favorite things: a peanut butter and jelly sandwich in one hand and a car in the other.

The First Day of School!

It's the first day of school! Katie started kindergarten and George is in 3rd grade. So hard to believe!

4th of July

I just need to play catch up!!! Haven't posted anything in a while. We went out to Forney where Matt and Liz live for the 4th of July. The kids had a great time playing with their cousins. I LOVE watching fireworks, but I haven't been to a real show in a long time--you know, the kind with music playing, both fireworks in the sky and on the ground. I just think that fireworks are so much more fantastic when you've got them shooting into the sky with "The Star-Spangled Banner" playing in the background. This year was great though. A resident who lived across the street from this park was blaring his patriotic music from his home stereo! So I finally got my music and fireworks!