Nate in the exersuacer

We got out the faithful exersaucer this weekend for Nate! So far he loves it, but he can't be left alone for long or he will be dizzy from the spinning by his siblings! We think he prefers to be in the upright position and not laying down to play! He probably thinks its safer that way!!!

Happy 2nd Birthday Teagan

Teagan spent his birthday hanging out with mom and Nate. Daddy and Sister were sick and in the bed for most of the day! He actually opened one gift all by himself because he found them. We let Daddy and Sister come out of quartine that night for him to open the rest. Playing with Handy Manny and the tools with his sister!
Teagan with Handy Manny

Teagan opening his gifts!

He opened Handy Manny all by himself....I was helping the sick ones! So before I took it out of the box we took a picture!

I can't believe Teagan is 2 years old....he is full of life and very loving!

Our Christmas Tree

Teagan, Steve, and McKenzie watching our tree being cut down.
Nate went to sleep in his sling, but she sun was shining in his eyes.

Me and my kids in front of our tree.

Steven and the 2 wild ones in front of the tree (the third will be right there with them next year!)

McKenzie in front of the tree

Pilgrim Picnic

McKenzie and Teagan's mom's day out has a pilgrim picnic the Tues before Thanksgiving! They sing a few funny turkey songs and then eat lunch with parents. Pilgrim McKenzie
Teagan's class made turkey hats...he didn't want a picture made and he didn't want to sing!

The gym has horrible lighting for taking pics, but McKenzie is there if you look close! I forgot to edit it before posting!

Birthday Party Time

We had a combined family/friend party for Teagan and McKenzie at the gymnastics place. The kids all had a blast....some adults did too! McKenzie waiting her turn on the swing!
Teagan going down the big slide!

Our 5 year old!

Our 2 year old!

If I get the pics some friends took, I will try to post some more!

Kids Birthday Cakes

I made both cakes this year! Mom helped ice and arrange McKenzie's to look right! They were both yummy!!! Teagan's Handy Manny cake
McKenzie's rainbow/flower cupcake cake. We didn't plan the rows out in the perfect number for the words...it totally happened on its own!!

Fall Pictures

I took them outside in an attempt to get some pictures of the three together! Here are a few fun shots from our time outside....you may see some more this holiday season! Borrowing our neighbors leaves to play in!
McKenzie in the playhouse

Teagan hanging from the rings

McKenzie and Nate

LOOK OUT Nate...Teagan is coming in!

Birthday Zoo Trip

McKenzie driving the "zoo jeep". Her new friend, Hali, met up with us at the zoo.
Steven and Teagan

McKenzie standing on the window ledge to see the chimps.

We were entertained by baby chimp, George. He turned one in July. He was swinging around in front of us and having fun playing with the kids.

Teagan sittin gon a lilly pad....this area normally has water in it to play in, but since it is cooler now it was all drained except for the puddle that Teagan found! He was so wet he came home in just a diaper!!!!

HAPPY 5th BIRTHDAY, McKenzie!!!!!

It is so hard to believe that our little girl turned 5 today!! 5....that is a big number....its the last birthday she will have before she starts school! That means we are getting closer and closer to not having her at home as much. Wow! I really can't believe my baby girl is 5! We celebrated the day the way she wanted...cinnamon rolls for breakfast, presents opened, a day at the zoo, and dinner at Zaxby's (only because we did Chick-fil-a with Poppy and Grandma last night!)

She was ready to open gifts!
McKenzie in her apron made by her Great Aunt Linda. VERY CUTE!!

Opening clothes....

Holding her new Barbie...that she can cut and style its hair!

McKenzie in her dress up bride dress....wow....glad this is a long way off!! Her brothers now she loves to dress up and this is from them!

Camo Night

We have theme nights for Awana and this week was camo night! I got to sport some of Steven's pants, the boys had matching overalls from Nana, and I dug a shirt that is really on the small side out for McKenzie! Me and my kiddos!

Teagan and Nate in their very cute overalls that were perfect for the night!

Trick or Treat

Army Man Teagan, Bunny McKenzie, and Zebra Nate
McKenzie hopping!

Teagan

Nate

Pumpkin Carving

Teagan with his silly pumpkin
McKenzie with her scary pumpkin

Teagan, Nate, and McKenzie with their pumpkins

Friend Birthday Party

We got to go to our friend Jacob's birthday party on Halloween...it was a dress up party! Nate slept
Teagan colored (one of his new favorite things!)

McKenzie colored

McKenzie and Anna Kate

Michael, Jacob the birthday boy, and Kara

Jacob wanted his parents to dress up, too!!!