9!

Did I hear a niner in there?! { yeah, I'm refering to Tommy Boy, which is a movie we've all gotten a kick out of watching }

Next year is DOUBLE digits for you Max?!

 We are so proud of the young man you are becoming. This past summer you and your brothers spent a lot of time outside as well as building legos and

 It's been a crazy year so far, but you have done really well with all the changes in your life, and with us most likely moving before the years end your Dad and I are confident that you'll do great with helping us move and adjusting to a new place.

 You are such a helper to me, and you are the best older brother Ev, Liam, Dec and Griffin could ask for. You have a sweet spot for all of them and I'm thankful for the friendships you have formed with each of them.

We are so looking forward to you growing even more this year! You have just started club soccer and are loving it and we are glad to watch you develop in a sport you love.  You just started 4th grade last week and it's going to be a great one! 

We love you so much and we pray that your heart longs for Jesus and you desire to serve him.

xoxo

love always,

Mom

back to school 2013 {max & ej}

Both a little sleepy, as they are not used to rising before 8, it was a chilly morning the first day of school for Max and Evan.

 Evan is in 2nd grade and his teacher is Mrs. Scott. Maxwell is in 4th grade, his homeroom teacher is Mrs. Burlew and he has different teachers for each subject throughout the day.

Looking forward to a great year for these two!

{7}

Evan is 7!

Hard to believe but you are 7 years old and you couldn't be more thrilled. You are definitely the one to get the most excited about your birthday. You talked about it for weeks before hand, and the week of you let everyone you met know it was your birthday week. 

You and Max are still the best of friends. You guys play together so well {most of the time} and you are into whatever Max is. {currently Lego Chima and Galaxy Squad...and of course POKEMON} You and Liam, you have your sweet moments together, but you mostly fight. You both are so strong willed and you love to push each others buttons. Declan and you get along great. You are a great helper with him but you ALWAYS love to help with Griffin. You are always wanting to hold him, show him off and make him laugh. And he adores you. 

You had a hard time deciding what you wanted for a cake, but in the end decided to go for a Packers cake. It turned out great! Your birthday landed on a Thursday, which is also the same night we have community group and we have been rotating homes this summer so this day it was at the Valentines. 

Sweet Aubrey made you a sign and put your initials on a plate for you. 

And the cake was delish, chocolate with chocolate mousse layers! Nice choice. 

Your Dad and I are so thankful for you. You have brought much laughter to our home. You also have been teaching us patience, you know what you want and sometimes have a hard time dealing with not getting what you want. It's a learning process for all of us! 

We are so thankful for your life, for your sweet smile, and giddy laugh. 

Thank you for teaching me new things, and helping me to grow as your Mom and as a daughter of Christ. I pray your heart longs for Jesus all your days as you seek to love and serve him.

Hooray for 7! Your best year yet!

xoxo

Mom

{2}

Declan,
 You turned 2 over two months ago, but I haven't been keeping up with blogging but I wanted to remember your special day.

 

Your Birthday was on a Saturday and after Evan's game we all kicked around a bit and you scored goal after goal :) 

You have brought SUCH joy to our family. You are so happy, always making us laugh, keeping us on our toes. 

Pocoyo was on cake.  A simple cartoon narrated by a Brit, you love that little boy and his animal friends.

We had some our friends the Valentines and Alexis over. A grand Mexican feast for dinner, followed by a water balloon fight. You loved it! It was a fun day and you had a smile on your face the whole time! You have the sweetest personality, and always want in on everything. We are SO incredibly thankful for you, our sweet 4th born boy!

xoxo,
Mom