Boating and Cate's party

Breezy, pretty day on Lake Coeur d'Alene

Abi driving

Finally had a little party for Cate

She wouldn't blow out her candles, we'll have to practice for next year.

Princess tent and new jammies

So cute in her horsy jumper

Wearing Daddy's hat

Love this little sweetie

This week

Ben finally learned how to swim! Yay!

Ben is working on learning sight words and reading to get ready for Kindergarten.

Abi finally learned how to tie her shoe. About time!
Abi is ready to go back to school. :) :)

Cate no longer has her suckie.
***And she is talking/screaming our ears off.
Cate pooped on the potty!
Next up, bum wiping class for the big ones and learning to shower on their own.

They are a lot of work, but at least they're cute.

Our garden is looking awesome-

We even have a watermelon-

Brad being a farmer- 

The kids are enjoying the pool my Dad gave us, when we are not at the pool, lol. Fishes.
There are drying towels and suits everywhere, all the time -must be summer.

Loving the summer sunsets, sleeping in, and lazy days while we can.

Cate's birthday fun

Splash pad

Jumping

Talking to Grammy and Papa

She got a cabbage patch doll named Jill, dress up clothes/shoes, play doh, a jumping frog, and a puzzle. 

Sweet treat for a sweet girl, homemade cookie and ice cream.

The next day we took her suckies away, and we are happy to report it's been 5 days and we are suckie free. The only downfalls-she never ever, ever, ever shuts up (she will repeat one word for an hour)and she screams a lot making it difficult to take her anywhere. But we love her all the same!!!!  

Cate is turning 2!!!

Tomorrow August 17th Cate turns 2! I can't believe it.

She's our little angel, our love child, the BABY of the family. She is funny like her brother, silly like her sister, and spicy all her own. She knows what she wants and thinks everyone is her friend. All of us adore and spoil her. She's a firecracker and a cuddler like no other. Her little voice, the smell of her hair, and her happy gallop make my heart sing. She adds an extra dose of sweetness, joy, and love to our lives in more ways than I ever thought possible.

Could this little booger be any cuter????

Sweet as can be eating her cookie with a sweet curl in her hair.

With big sissy

This face