Happy 3rd Birthday Caitlin!!

I think I asked Caitlin 100 times what kind of party she wanted for her birthday. Not because I wanted to convince her of something else, but because I was sure as soon as I bought items, she would change her mind.

In the end, she was pretty set on Sofia the First. And a bounce house. After attending Aly's party, Caitlin decided she needed a bounce house. Thankfully, after a day of heavy rain that Friday, Saturday came with clear & sunny skies and we were able to deliver her bounce house wish.

The birthday girl had so much fun celebrating with her friends!

Cooper clearly took advantage of the bounce house.

We had food fit for a royal tea party:

This girl had so much fun!

And is serious about her jumping.

When it came time for cupcakes, all of the kids were hot & sweaty & ready for a break.

Happy 3rd birthday!!

Happy Birthday, Cooper!

Almost three weeks after his birthday, saying I have a 6 year old still doesn't exactly sound right. Plus, to me, 6 doesn't mean much. 5 meant he could go to kindergarten. 6...is just a number.

Cooper would not agree.

We started the morning with his requested birthday cake pancakes. Funny enough, he asked for them and thought I would be making them the day of his party. Even at 6, it can still be confusing when your party isn't on your birthday!

After breakfast, Jason & Cooper walked to school. Jason had volunteered to be the Watch Dog Dad for the day and was able to spend most of the day with Cooper. I joined them for lunch and learned that Cooper was VERY excited about his dad joining them, according to his teacher.

After school, Pops came to pick the guys up and they went shopping for new boots. Cooper has outgrown the ones he just got in March. Caitlin should never need boots at this age! We met Nana, Aunt Sassy, Uncle A and Rachel for dinner at Chuy's before coming home to unwrap a few gifts.

I say this every year, but I can't believe how old he is. And how quickly time flies by. Cooper still loves Star Wars, super heroes and dinosaurs. He wants to play outside often and is really enjoying his new basketball goal. He loved playing baseball and soccer and can't wait for basketball games to start.

Cooper is really loving school. I kept thinking as the months went on he would start to complain about it, but we might be in the clear. He's learning quite a bit and seems to be strengthening the skills he had. I love hearing him read and seeing the work he brings home.

He's extremely funny. Even his teacher has commented on how funny he can be. He is constantly making up jokes, and Santa was nice enough to bring some real joke books for Christmas. I can't wait to see what the next year brings.

Cooper's 6th Birthday Party

After attending Eileen's party earlier this year at a local swimming club, we decided that would be a great option for Cooper - and a nice break in the middle of winter!

Cooper decided a Justice League theme for the party and was insistent from the beginning that he wanted a cake, not cupcakes. We searched Pinterest for ideas and selected our top choice. Jason & I worked on the cake and cookies over the week leading into the party. Overall, I'm really happy with how the cake turned out!

The kids had so much fun swimming! Caitlin was fearless, as usual, and did not hesitate to go down the frog slide.

After over an hour of swimming, many of the kids were getting tired. We moved into the lobby for snacks and cake.

A big thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate Cooper turning 6!

November Phone Photos

November flew by, as many months this year have. The month started with this girl showing off the first (and maybe only?) smocked dress I will buy for her.

We played a lot of soccer.

Caitlin was sad the Aggies were losing.

Caitlin found something at Costco she wanted.

Cooper wrote my shopping list one morning.

We went to Haley's birthday party where both kids loved roller skating.

Cooper had Western Day at school. The kids had been talking about it since before we left for Italy. I loved watching them dance!

I was finally able to put up the Christmas tree. I love this time of year!

Cooper decorated his own tree.

And figured out how to take selfies on my phone.

Cooper & Jason went camping in the backyard over Thanksgiving break.

No camping trip is complete without a campfire and s'mores.

We decided to start reading Harry Potter with Cooper.

I went shopping the day after Thanksgiving and the kids went to Brielle & Aly's house with Jason. Cooper just loves Brielle.

Jason's family came to visit and we decided to celebrate Cooper's birthday early. He tasted a pumpkin roll I made for Jason to take to work & fell in love. I was happy to make that for his birthday cake.

The first Sunday of Advent brought out our Christmas outfits.

June Phone Photos

Now that summer is almost over, I might have time to catch up. I feel like we've gone non-stop since summer started!

We had way too many days without milk in the house. The result - Capri Sun for breakfast.

The kids joined the Astros Buddies club again this year - a big thanks to Aunt Carla!

The kids helped celebrate my birthday.

Cooper attended VBS with Eileen...and many of our t-ball friends!

We spent a weekend with Nana & Pops and played as much as possible.

Caitlin loves riding the golf cart. She thinks she can drive it, but isn't quite there yet.

Cooper wrapped up one weekend by getting stitches. He was planning to spend an extra night with Nana and somehow fell on a railing, cutting his lip. Since it wasn't severe, they brought him home so that we could go to our local First Choice ER. For the 3rd time. Cooper was champ - 5 stitches and no tears!

The last weekend of June was spent at the beach with Aly & Brielle.