Mud Pies

Jackson and Katherine have been making 'mud soup' lately,

but today they decided to make mud pies.

 Rex fits perfectly into the mix around here.

 Once they made their mud pies, they put them on the ground where Rex promptly devoured them.  I'm glad someone around here would eat their delicacies.

Three

It's been a couple of weeks now, but Katherine did have a birthday party!!  I reminded her when she woke up that morning that it was her birthday, and the first thing out of her mouth was, "Princess party!"  Not exactly.

Thankfully she didn't mind seeing these balloons . . .

 or this cake!

The last thing the birthday girl wanted to do on her birthday was look at the camera.

Nicholas and Jackson

 Getting their bellies full!

  

 Following the party, we attempted a picture with Zach, me, Jackson, and Katherine.

It just wasn't meant to be; about like the one below.  Typical.

We gave up on the family picture and Katherine tested out some of her new toys. 

 When the day was done, it was safe to say that Katherine had a wonderful day.  Our little girl sure is loved and we appreciate our family and friends celebrating Katherine with us.

Play Ball!!

I have been waiting for this day for years ... Jackson had his very first t-ball game this past Saturday!!  There's just something sweet about little boys in over sized baseball jerseys, playing in dirt, players not sure which way to run to base, and the whole team chasing after a ball once it's been hit.  We weren't sure what to expect, but Jackson did great!!  His team was in the outfield first, and he sure was eyeing the pitcher's mound and all of that dirt!

 Emma and Katherine cheering for Jackson!

It was finally Jackson's time to bat!  I was able to get Jackson's very first time to bat and his hits on tape!!  I have been trying for hours over the last week to upload this video.

 {He plays t-ball, but the coach actually pitches the ball 3 times and if the ball isn't hit by then, they bring the stand out for the kids to hit the ball off of.} 

Waiting for his 2nd turn to bat.

 He did great at his second at bat as well,

and made it to 1st base off of a hit!

We are so proud of the way he played!

 A quick picture with Grandma and Grandpa following the game! 

With my superstar!!  

I hope he has as much fun playing as we do watching!

Adding a Candle

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, KATHERINE!!!

It's almost impossible to imagine that our baby is THREE!!  

We've had a fun weekend with t-ball and a birthday party!

Now, it's time to make cupcakes for preschool tomorrow!