The Alligator Tube...

We had a great time this weekend. Mimi bought Tate a tunnel shaped like an alligator. Tate loves to play in it. He takes his toys in and will play for an hour alone in the tunnel. Daddy got in on the action by laying in the tube, but that did not stop Tate from crawling through! Emmy was not wild about it at first, but by the end of the weekend she was going through it real fast. :) Boots, Banty, Aunt Laci and Aunt Courtney were here this weekend. We love having a house full of family and the kids love having all the entertainment and showing off. :)


Tate has also discovered how to help Daddy water the plants and flowers. Brad will put him in the wagon and drag him all over the yard while he waters (of course, I think Tate gets watered more than the plants do!).

Our Trip to the O.R.

On Tuesday morning, Tate and Emmy went in to get tubes put in their ears. Everything went great during and after surgery. Thank you for all your thoughts and prayers. Hopefully, this will prevent any future ear infections.

Here are some BEFORE pictures. They thought it was pretty cool they got to ride in a wagon at the hospital. Plus, the little gowns they had on were too cute. :)

More Birthday Pics...

Here are some more funny and cute pictures from the weekend.

A Very Happy Birthday!

Well, Tate and Emmy are officially 1 year old! This year has flown by and they have made so many changes. We went to Chuck E. Cheese on Friday night for dinner and we had a party at the house on Saturday. They had a great time with all the wonderful friends and family who came to see them. We see how truly blessed we are to have two happy, healthy children. Thank you to everyone who made this past year so special to us.

Here are some pics of the kids in thier new wagons. Uncle B and Auntie M gave them a wagon for the house (and they do love it, Emmy is just having a moment).




And, Boots, Banty, Uncle Rooster and Aunt Courtney gave them a wagon for the wedding and the ranch. They are great alternatives to a stroller.

Happy Birthday Princess!

Here are some pics of Emmy...


She was not so crazy about Chuck E. Cheese. She liked a few of the rides, but it took a while for her to warm up to them. She really liked the pizza. :) She was not sure what to think about the cake and did not get much of it in her mouth or hands (but Tate did manage to get blue icing on her!) Brad put some cheerios on top and she picked them off! She really liked the princess chair and all her new clothes.

Happy Birthday Tater!

Here are some birthday pics of Tate.
Tate enjoyed all of the birthday celebrations. He especially liked Chuck E. Cheese and the Bob the Builder ride. I think we spend $20 just keeping it going for an hour! :) He also enjoyed his party and cake. He had blue icing EVERYWHERE
(next year I will be sure to get all white icing!)!!! Brad and I bought him a basketball goal for his birthday and he is picking it up fast. He also enjoyed the chair Mimi bought him.

Some Random Pics

Here are some pictures from Uncle Rooster and Aunt Courtney's camera. Some are from Easter and some are a little more recent. Tate is wearing Brad's t-shirt from when he was little. So Cute! :)

Also, here is a picture of Brad and I at Prix de West.