Friend Party

This was Kate's first year to have a "friend party" for her birthday. We invited two girls from her Sunday school class to come over for dress up. Plus, we were able to plan the party while the McBride's were in town, so Olivia could be here, too!

Julia, Olivia, Sylvia & Kate

The prima donnas on wheels.

The Birthday Girl takes a little dancing break in the front yard.

Purse Cake.

Happy Birthday Dear Kate!

Two-wheeler

We took off Nate's training wheels this afternoon. In what might be the fastest and easiest transition a kid ever had from 4 wheels to 2, Nate was rolling smoothly around the cul de sac from his very first try. Way to go, Buddy!!

Kate's Birthday

Kate turned three today.

She is the most fun person to give presents to.
She has terrific reactions as you will see below.

Gift from Nate (two plastic headbands)

Gift from Meg (butterfly net)

Gift from Daddy and Mommy...

After a little biking practice we headed to the park for a picnic lunch.
(Note the wardrobe changes. This is her 4th outfit of the day...no, her 5th.
We vetoed a bathing suit as she was coming down the stairs.)

Lots of nice gifts from everyone, but this video took the cake!

Eating her "pupcake" at last!

Happy Birthday, Marshmallow!! We love you!!

First Haircut

Before

For the first ten minutes he sat perfectly still, only moving his eyes.

After

(Don't worry grandmothers, there are a few curls left in the back!)

Saturday Morning Cartoons

Veerman Men

Nate gets a kick out of wearing clothes that match Erik's. Just before Grampy's recent visit, Nate got the great idea to have Grampy bring his orange shirt (Nate remembered he had worn it once on a previous visit), so that all three of them could match. You can imagine his delight when Erik brought Caleb downstairs sporting an orange onesie!! Of course we had to take a picture.

Puppets