William's haircut

William got a "big boy" haircut before we did family pictures.  He is getting better about his haircuts each time, but it is still a challenge.

 A before...the wind blowing thru his hair.

The after...my handsome little man!

A trip to the Falls...

We took a trip to the Falls one night as a family and enjoyed a beautiful and a little wet evening.  We had a lot of fun and got to see some awesome clouds, a beautiful rainbow, and lots of planes.  Here are some pictures from the evening.

A beautiful rainbow...

Happy Birthday William!

We all say it..."I can't believe {insert name here} is already {insert age here}.

But that saying is so true.  For me, I can't believe William is already TWO!

We have had a year of adventure and learning with William.  He is DEFINITELY all BOY, a hard adjustment for me after two girls who would freak out if they got just a little dirty.  I love him for all he is and all the challenges I face with him.

Over the past 2 weeks we have had fun celebrating William.  As a family we celebrated at Pizza Ranch and Texas Roadhouse.  Then we celebrated with Grammy and Papa.  Finally we celebrated with family and friends tonight.  William LOVED it all!

This year he loves all the attention and when we sing Happy Birthday to him he grins from ear to ear.  He loves to blow out the birthday candles and I have to re-light the candles to do it again.  He enjoys the cake.  He loves to open presents.

As William turns 2 he is enjoying playing with trucks, rough-housing, and bouncy houses.  Enjoy the pictures from all his birthday celebrations and here is to another wonderful year full of adventure!

 Opening some gifts...

Enjoying his time on the saddle at Texas Roadhouse. 

 Enjoying his birthday cake when we celebrated with Grammy and Papa.

 PRESENTS!

William's Cars birthday cake at his birthday party with family and friends. 

We had a joint party for William and Katelyn so Grandma Kay and Grandpa Dick could join us for both their birthdays. 

 More presents...

William trying to get into County Fair to play some games during the birthday party. 

Chillaxin' with his Papa!  What a great end to a wonderful weekend.

First...

Julianne's first day of 2nd grade...

Enjoying a little breakfast and getting ready for an exciting day!

First pictures with Dad and Mom as a 2nd grader.

 No matter where we are, a first day of school pose by a tree.

 Julianne and her 2nd grade teacher, Mrs. Livingston.

Julianne by her first locker, no more cubbies.

Julianne's first day at Fred Assam Elementary. 

My heart melts as I look in the eyes of my first born, my baby girl.  She is growing up.  Each day I see how she changes, how she matures, and how much she learns.  The day she was born and I held her in my arms I knew she was going to be a shining star.  She is kind, loving and brave.  She is smart, caring and beautiful.  She is strong, spunky and full of energy.  I miss her when I drop her off at school, but I look forward to our conversations when I pick her up.  She will always be my baby, but today she is a 2nd grader.  

Julianne, I love you to "infinity and beyond".  As you grow up, remember who you are and believe in yourself.  Happy first day of 2nd grade!  Love, Mommy