Super Wolves First Game

Thomas had his first basketball game and all the kids had a great time. We didn't officially keep score but let's just say we didn't get lots of baskets. ha! Thomas did a great job playing defense. That was something that he was practicing during the week. Nathan has his first game next week. The boys are enjoying all these fun activities. They sure are keeping us busy!

Reciting a good sportsmanship pledge before the game

Thomas and his best friend Jayden

Splashing at the YMCA

Once a week at the YMCA they have splash day for Nathan's age group. He was excited to give it a try. By the picture you can tell that he just loved it. He can't wait to go back and splash with the kids. He is loving his summer days!

Keep Celebrating

The best part about birthdays is that you can celebrate for an entire week! Nana and Papa got Nathan a special birthday present that had to be ordered. While we were there visiting this week he got to open it up. A new backpack!!! He already knows that his "babies" will fit just perfect inside to take them to school in the fall. Thanks Nana and Papa!

Another New Smile

I have never (and I mean NEVER) seen a kid fiddle with a tooth as much as I saw Thomas wiggling, wiggling, wiggling his tooth! After days of asking "Is it ready to come out?" Ken finally put dental floss around it and pulled it out. Thomas was a happy boy and $2 richer.

Firkin fun

Our friends Ashley and her son Cameron invited us to join them at Firkin and Kegler for a little bowling fun. We started on the big lanes. It was a little surprising to find out that Thomas was too "old" to use the bumpers. You have to be six and under. Huh! He did his best and finally got the hang of it. Then we did a round of mini bowling and of course the arcade. The boys picked a whoopee cushion and a paddle ball. Both were broken by the end of the day. Go figure. It was a fun way to spend a Monday morning.



Nathan Turns FOUR!

All Nathan wanted for his fourth birthday was to have a Monster Truck party. Ever since we went to see the Monster Truck show in January that is all he has talked about. I have to admit I was a little bummed. How do you make a monster truck party cute??? Well I tried my best and I think he truly enjoyed it. Other than the minor one hour monsoon and the splash park not cooperating, I think everyone had fun. We were very thankful that everyone wanted to share in Nathan's special day even though it was Father's Day. It's hard to believe that this sweet boy is already four years old. We can't imagine our hearts without him.
 

Good Morning! Ready to open his presents!

"GUM!!!!"

 

Excited to try the gum....before breakfast!



The Monster Truck tickets (invitations)



The "VIP Pit Crew" passes for when the kids arrived

"Body Shop" Everyone could get a monster truck tattoo

"Victory Circle" The gift and party favor table

Inside the goody bags (The girls got pink monster trucks)

The two babies got special burp cloths!

"Arena Popcorn" We had to keep it in the bucket or the wind would blow it away.

Homemade cookies by Elizabeth and me.

It turned into the motto for the day!

Protecting the food!

Sarah (my childhood friend from age 5) and my Dad

Happy Eli!

Holli and her sweet brother Tyler

McKinley having lunch with Nana

The Krattinger Family

Nana getting a tattoo

It dried up enough to play!

Family Photo Time: Monster Truck shirts "FOUR Wheel Fury" Ken's said Crew Chief, I was the Crew Manager and Thomas was the tire changer.

So tired from a fun day!

Nathan added to his collection!

The "Dip Sticks" we forgot in the fridge by accident.