Holey Lobes, Batman!

Yesterday as an early birthday present, Avery was surprised with getting her ears pierced. She desperately wanted to after she and her friends began a club for those who "really, really want to get their ears pierced or already have them done". She was so brave. I know one picture is super blurry,but they did it so fast I couldn't get the focus on her.

Camping with the Nybergs

We went to Morro Bay a few weekends ago with Ryan and Shawna Nyberg (and Liam). We had a great time relaxing and playing. Cole learned to fly a kite, Avery made friends everywhere we went,a and Q was a great little camper. Can't wait for next year.

WARNING: July and August are missing

Somewhere WAY too early in August, the kids began school. Avery is in 4th grade with Mrs. Riding and Cole is in first with Mrs. McTaggart. So far i has been a good year, although a bit lonely for Cole and me. Almost all the other kids were split between the other two classes, so Cole is working on making new friends.I don't know any of the parents in his class, not a one!
Avery is beginning the flute and has a lot of homework. She is definitely going to have to work hard this year.

July 4

Sunday morning was our July 4 choir performance. I joined Bryan for it, even though I'd missed a few practices because I was sick. Later in the day we had a bbq at Tiffany's , then headed to Buchanan High for fireworks. There were bounce houses for the kids, food, and a few families from Church. The kids enjoyed the fireworks. Q thought they were too loud, but enjoyed watching them with his ears plugged. He actually fell asleep that way.

Now Cole is 6

Wednesday Cole turned the big 6. He was home sick from school with a fever, but we had a great time anyway. We watched movies and sang while he ate yogurt and toast. Friday afternoon was the first day of vacation and his party. The ocean came to life in our dining room. We turned our light into a jellyfish, hung Avery's ocean art from the ceiling (that was the theme in her class this year), served "sea" food and played water games. For dinner we had octopus hotdogs, shell macaroni, blue jello, and blue punch. We decorated the table with gummy worms and varieties of gold fish crackers. The cake was shaped like a fish (but was really cupcakes). Cole had a great time celebrating with his friends.

Hopefully 6 will be as great as five. During this past year Cole perfected his bike riding, began school, learned to read, learned to control his temper- mostly, lost a tooth, continued to love LEGOS, and deepened his Bible knowledge. He is a sweet little boy who loves to love people. We love him and thank God for the gift of raising him.

A neglected event

I completely forgot to post this picture (and event). On Easter, Cole was playing and hit his tooth a little looser than it had been. I helped him pull it out a few days later. It was a big event, and the day the first tooth falls out, the kids instantly become more grown-up looking. That well known fairy also bought him a silver dollar.

Angel Babies Walk

Saturday our family participated in the Hinds Hospice Angel Babies walk/run. We trekked around Woodward Park walking in the 2 mile walk followed by the kid's run. This year my friend Christa started a group called Caleb's Cruisers in honor of her son (he died of SIDS at three days old) and we were on the team. It was so special seeing families love and miss their babies in such a sweet way.