Sunday, July 29, 2018

Rhett turns 5!

We've got a five year old on our hands! Rhett has been super excited for his birthday, especially since everyone in our family already had birthdays this year and most of his friends are already five. He was definitely ready for his turn! His birthday turned into an entire week of celebrations, and now our house is covered with balloons and new toys--I guess that's a sign of a great birthday.
 We started the day with the summer movie (we left early) and lunch at McDonalds. Then we were off to the Butterfly Pavilion! Rhett had been asking to go for a while. He loved the giant millipede and all the fish. 
 After we picked up Andre from work, we cashed in our coupon at Build a Bear. Of course Rhett got the blue Hot Wheels bear, which he named Rod (like Hot Rod). 
 Birthday treats after dinner at Red Robin with Grammy and Gramps!
Yesterday was Rhett's friend camping-themed party. It was craziness with seven five-year-old boys running around our backyard, but they had a great time playing camping games and playing in the tend. Rhett was in heaven with all of his friends.

Five-year-old Rhett is hilarious, curious, and so smart. He is a great big brother, remembers the most amazing facts, and loves his cars, stuffies, and books. We love you, Rhett!

Thursday, July 19, 2018

summer fun

We in the lull between birthdays at our house, but that doesn't mean we haven't had lots of fun summer activities. Some recent fun from the last few weeks:
 4th of July neighborhood parade! Andre repeated his performance and won Most Patriotic Man for the second year in a row.
 Patriotic Tessa and her favorite things--one little toy in each hand
 She's turning into a little reader! I find her like this at least twice a day.
 Free Chic fil A day! The best picture we got. We may have gone to for lunch and dinner.
 The Bodens came to town! Rhett was in heaven going to Elitches with his cousins.
 Tessa loved all the attention from the big cousins.
 Fun during track practice.
We celebrated our anniversary a few weeks early with a stay-cation overnight. One of our favorite parts was stand-up paddleboarding for the first time. Can't wait to go again!
The Mariners came to town! We were a house divided until they got destroyed by the Rockies. 

Monday, July 2, 2018

tessa turns one!

Our baby Tessa is one! It's crazy to think that just a year ago she was a tiny newborn joining our family for the first time. Tessa is a light and the perfect addition to our family. It was been so fun watching her grown over the last year and watching her personality come out.
Her birthday celebrations were simple and included some of her favorite things. 
 Woke up with balloons in her crib! This is turning into our first birthday tradition and is such a fun way to start the day. 
 Books with Rhett and their stuffies. 
 Playing at the library. One of Tessa's favorite activiites on super hot days
 A pizza dinner, followed by opening presents in the backyard.
 On Saturday we had her official One in a Melon party with family. I almost gave up on this cake, but Andre told me to keep going and it turned out great! 
Cutest birthday girl!
 
 Before the cake
 During the cake. Showing off that she is one year old.
The aftermath. She started out pretty calmly, but things quickly moved to throwing cake off the high chair. 
A great week celebrating our sweet baby girl!
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