AWANA Grand Prix '09

Last Sunday was our AWANA Race car night and Tate came in 4th place. He had so much fun, JP and I were so excited. I think Tate really enjoyed the attention but really didn't care if his car won or not. He was the youngest winner and represented the Cubbies well. YEAH Tate!!!

This is Tate with the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners.

The boys are doing well. Here are some random pics. Seth crawled up in Tate's lap to watch cartoons the other day, I thought it was so cute so I had to take a pic.

Tate is fixing to start T-ball very soon. Hopefully he will enjoy it and we won't hate all the time that we have to devote to practices and games. I'm starting to wonder if we started him too early. He is going to be playing sports for a long time. I hope this transition will be a good one.

Valentine's Day

I love going to parties for kids. Of course in a few years I probably won't be saying that anymore. But Tate had his preschool party last Friday and it was a blast. Sometimes I think we parents have just as much fun as the kids.

On Valentine's Day we went to the zoo as a family. It was a little chilly but we had a blast. Tate also got to go see a 3D IMAX movie with Caden and Mima and Papa Jim. We had a fun day.

Since Monday was a holiday JP decided to go to deer camp to set up a deer stand and Tate got to go with him. He was so excited, he even got up so early and didn't complain at all. He had a blast and even got to shoot a pistol with his Papa Roy. (I wasn't so happy about that but I'm sure they were safe :) ) I think my Tate is definitely going to be a deer hunter.

Poor little Tate

Why does every little thing happen to Tate? The poor guy had an allergic reaction to his antibiotic this weekend. It was horrible. His rash was so bad, he looked awful. It is finally getting better after 4 days. Needless to say he is allergic to penicillin.

JP and I were so amazed at Tate's attitude. He never complains. He would tell me every once in a while that he was itching and to put some medicine on it but other than that nothing. JP was putting medicine on him one night before bed and he told Tate that he was so sorry that he had this awful rash that hurt him and Tate told him "it's okay daddy, don't be sad". He really is a tough little guy.

Tate hasn't gotten up yet this morning so I'm hoping that it is pretty much gone and won't be bothering him anymore.

Seth's 1st haircut

Well today we went for Seth's very first haircut. It was great. He did so good, just sat there and watched everything. Nothing like Tate's complete meltdown when he first got his cut. He looks so much like a little boy. I was sad looking at him today, he is growing so fast and getting so big. It still amazes me how much time can fly by. Tate will be 4 soon, I just can't believe it.

Everyone is doing well. Tate hasn't been sick at all since his surgery. I hope it stays that way but since Amy's boys are sick mine will probably be next.

We also took a field trip to the library today. They got to hear some stories and make a dragon as a craft. What fun it can be with little ones. I love the time I spend with my boys.

Well the new year has started and I'm ready for it. Tate started preschool again today so we had to get out in the pouring rain. He wasn't happy when I had to wake him up. He is so much like me in that way. We both love our sleep. But he seems to always lighten up when he sees his baby brother up and ready to play with him. It is so sweet to see how much they love each other. Seth can be in a totally awful mood and he will see Tate and light up. He can even say Tate now.

Seth still isn't walking, won't even try but he is growing so big. He has been playing with the rocking horse, dancing to the song it sings, "I'm a pretty pony, clippty clop, clippty clop". He loves to make the horse sing and to ride him. Of course Cole also plays with anything that has music. He carries this car around that says "Who let the dogs out" it is fun at first but can get pretty annoying. He is also telling Seth no now. I couldn't believe it but sure enough this morning he was telling Seth no, no. I guess Amy's boys will always be the boss of mine, ha ha.

The boys are growing so fast. Seth is such a sweet boy. Loves all over me. Sometimes it still surprises me that they both belong to me. Such blessings.

So I'm really looking forward to this year with my guys. I pray it is a good one.

Christmas

We have been very busy this Christmas season, especially since Tate has been involved in choir and preschool. We have had several programs to go to these last weeks. It is so much fun to watch Tate perform, he loves being on stage. Wonder where he gets that from.

Tate was really excited about Christmas this year. I think it gets better for the parents when the kids are really into it. Of course Seth just watched everything and annoyed Tate by playing with all of his toys. They were great though. Can't believe it is over with already. Now JP and I need to go through the playroom and clean out the old toys to get room for the new ones. Here are some pictures of the boys with their cousins on both sides. And of Tate and Caden singing at church. Hope you all had a very Merry Christmas. Love you all.

Seth's 1st Birthday

Well I haven't posted in a long while so I thought I would try and catch up. My little Seth turned one on December 11th. I can't believe it. The time has gone by so fast and he is getting so big. He is precious. Here are some pictures of his party.