Nemo & Friends Celebrate!

Luke and Cade had a blast at their NEMO & friends party at the pool. Luke stayed in the pool for about 4 hours straight that day (sticking his head out for some cake & the birthday song) :). He sure did love it when everyone sang Happy Birthday to him. He looked so happy and proud. Cade enjoyed watching all of the action, swimming and eating Chick Fil A for lunch! Cade's "smash" cake was smashed in more ways than one :) which made for some exciting birthday drama! Thanks to everyone who came to swim & celebrate with us. It wouldn't have been a party without ya!

Cade is ONE!

It has been an incredible year watching you grow, Cade. We love you buddy!
Happy Birthday!

4th of July Celebration

Some of our dear family friends invited us to celebrate the 4th at their beautiful lake house with their children and grandchildren. I have grown up with this precious family and the weekend brought back many lake memories of times spent with their family growing up. It is so fun to now see our kiddos play together. Luke had a blast working a lemonade/popcorn stand with his friends (btw, they made a lot of money), roasting smores/hot dogs, riding the "Kangaroo" on the lake, swimming w/ his buddies, chasing little Gracen all around & watching a spectacular fireworks show in the yard that was literally right above our heads. Thank you friends for a weekend filled with great 4th of July memories! Much love to all of you...

Basket Fun

Hockey Star

Time to drop the puck!

Headed to the penalty box already...I thought hitting furniture was legal.

Shaking hands with my greatest fan....Yes, I will sign your pacifier.

This fan won't quit following me onto the ice. Does he want to lose a tooth?

Man, that's a rough game...I need a snack break.

Blessed....

Pa and Papa, you are the best grandpa's in the entire world. Our boys love you both to pieces & look forward to any minute spent with you. Anthony & I are also grateful for the examples you were to us growing up. We certainly never lacked for love from our fathers and for that we will always be thankful. It was great fun to be with you yesterday and celebrate how special you are to us.
And to the Uncles :), one day I know that you will both be spectacular dads. Until then, our boys are just really lucky to get your undivided attention and have two really fun & energetic playmates. Luke just loves his Uncle Blake & Uncle Mike. He prays for you both every night & looks forward to any time with you :)!
Anthony, you are the most amazing daddy. Our boys are so, so blessed to have you as their playmate, best friend, example and SUPERHERO (seriously, when Luke was asked on a preschool worksheet something special about his daddy, he told his teacher that his daddy was a superhero) :)! Luke and Cade are blessed to have a daddy who loves God & seeks His wisdom on how to parent them. Thank you for praying for and with them. I love how Cade arches his neck as far as he can to find you in any room - grinning from ear to ear. And Luke is ready for play time with his superhero 24 hrs. a day! Happy Father's Day to three very special men. We are indeed BLESSED!

Most Improved Swimmer

Well, today was the last day of Luke's two week swim class. After week one, Luke still had quite a few skills to accomplish before receiving his badge. He would come out each day telling me that he didn't swim through the hoop and didn't get his badge! He would head back to the gate telling me that he would tell the teachers to give him his badge. :) On another day after he told me he didn't get a badge, I asked him "why?", and he said, "I don't know mommy, you tell me!" Great news...determination and hard work is always rewarded! :)Into the second week, Luke came out with some of his teachers holding a Dipper badge. They said he had "exploded" that day and definitely earned the badge. Today we finally got to go see what the little fish has learned over the past two weeks. Anthony and I arrived having no idea what to expect remembering the day we took him to my parent's pool to "practice" a few weeks ago.... Luke was very attached to the floaties and was much more interested in playing pirates in the spa or showing us all the cool swimming tricks his toy fish, Sherman, could do. He was in no way enjoying the "practicing" part of swimming. In fact, he wasn't excited at all!

Today Luke received the Most Improved Swimmer award in his class. This is the only award given in the class and Luke was so proud. :) Mommy and Daddy were also happy that our money resulted in some improved swimming...and a little bit proud of the little fish as well. Luke can swim right through that water! It was great fun to see all the kiddos swim - in their own little ways!