Our big Luke is FaMouS!!

We just wanted to share our exciting news with everyone. Lukey was featured in July's issue of "The Friend." He is in the much coveted "Friends in the News" section! He was soooooooo excited when he found out! He was just mad that they had his age as 6 instead of 7 since he just had a birthday last month! I Guess that's what happens when it gets published nearly a year after being submitted! Go check it out and read about our handsome little StAr!

Catching up...Ty's preschool graduation!

Catching up...Luke's 7th Birthday!!

His Cake


We met him at school to each lunch with him






We went to Chuck-E-Cheese's to celebrate! (Even Max had fun!)

Catching up...Easter

Well, it's probably time that we did a little bit of catching up. Here are a couple of pictures from our Easter celebration.

The REAL way to camp!

As the Father's & Son's campout was approaching, the boys were so excited to do some outdoor camping with dad. Unfortunately, Luke was not feeling well due to his allergies/asthma stuff, and I thought it wouldn't be a good idea to go. However, dad did not disappoint!! He decided to keep it on the schedule as planned but simply change locations - yep, the basement! No girls were allowed. (Poor Kate was reprimanded by the boys a few times while trying to join the fun!) The boys put up a tent downstairs and brought along their sleeping bags and pillows. They ate pizza, watched Star Wars, and snuggled up for their night's sleep. It was a night to remember!

Max

Here are a couple more pictures of our precious little buddy. Our blog seems to be heading right out the window now that we have 4 little ones running around! As crazy as it can be at times, though, I don't think life could be happier than it seems to be right now! Can you blame me?

Dora, Dora, Dora the Explorer!!!

Kate is so excited about her new Dora bike! She took a few spins on it around the house and has since ventured outside in the cul-de-sac pushing her noisy buttons with glee!

When mommy is helping baby Max, these are some things I like to do...

1. Play with mom's rings...

2. Draw on the doors...

3. Try out Max's swing...
4. Sneak into the bathroom with the suckers I've found and get sticky...

5. Play in the kitchen sink and wash everything I can get water on...
6. Not worry about mom getting upset 'cause I'm TOO DARN CUTE!!!

Updated pictures of our little Max!

MAX IS HERE!!!!

We are so excited to announce the addition of Max to our family!!! He was born March 5th a little after 8 pm. He weighed 7 lbs. 4 oz, and was 20.5 inches. Mom and baby are both healthy and recovering nicely. We feel so blessed to have another sweet baby to add to our STL Crew!!

More pictures to come...I promise!

I didn't know George Washington was so darn handsome!

Happy Valentine's Day

Snow Dawgs!

Our long-awaited snowfall finally came! The kids have been outside for hours on end and loving every minute of it! Here in The Lou, we aren't sure how long it will last, so we have to take advantage of it! Ty measured it for us with his nifty snowman ruler that he made at school, and it was 6 inches or so. Hot chocolate has been a must after a good day of playing!

Having a blissful 2009!

My baby is 2 years old!!!

We celebrated Kate's big #2 birthday this month! We were even lucky enough to have grandma here with us for a visit. She was the perfect addition to the festivities! Happy birthday, Kate!