Ryder is a Teenager!

We love it when Ryder comes to visit! And, August is especially fun because we get to celebrate Ryder's birthday!

We had lots of fun in the sun.

Ryder's first visit of the summer was Walker's first basketball game.  His second visit was Walker's last game!

Then we headed to the farm for all kinds of fun.  Ryder got to hang with Aidan and another friend, and of course Walker and Everly had a blast.  I'm not sure how this is possible, but I didn't take any pictures while we were there!

Then we came back to Conroe for a little birthday celebration!

Yep, that's 13 candles.  The boy is a teenager now!  We are so excited that we get to celebrate exciting events with him!!!

Everly is 6!

I can't believe it.  Our baby girl is SIX!

Everly requested a Chuck E. Cheese party.  Mommy loves it.  Super easy!

(She loved that Ryder was in town for her birthday!)

Lots of fun friends helping her celebrate!

Ryder got to go in the ticket blaster with her.

So many presents!

We gave her some curlformers.  Hilarious!

And, they work great!

Nanna and Bubba came to town to take her to dinner!  Yummy cake from Olive Garden.

And, Mommy and Daddy promised her that she could get her ears pierced once she was six.

The big girl was so brave!  Very few tears and she loves her new accessories!

Everly, you are alway our biggest helper.... I love to see your servants heart at work.  You are full of laughter and joy.  You love to dance and being on stage. You love playing games, swimming and you always give the sweetest snuggles.

We love you so much our sweet Everly Ray!

Walker is 7!!

Someone, please slow down time.  How is it possible that my baby boy is SEVEN!?  I've heard the quote… The days are long but the years are fast.  Boy, is that so true!

Walker successfully made his birthday last and last… with a lot of celebrations!

First up… An American Ninja Warrior party with his buddies!

He loves that place and all the fun obstacles.

And, a very fun game a dodgeball!

Mr. Star Wars had to have a Star Wars cake.

Here's the whole party with their tough poses!

And, when we got home, he had WAY too many presents to open!  Wow.

The next day, Peepaw and Maggie and Nanna and Bubba came for a little birthday visit!

And, he got a new WiiU from Mommy and Daddy.  Thankfully, Nanna and Bubba gave him a Star Wars game!

He's hooked.

And, the celebrating wasn't over yet.  I took, you guessed it…. Star Wars cookies to school on his actual birthday!

Wow, look how grown up he is here….

And, last, but not least… mexican food for dinner!  He enjoyed the singing and whipped cream!

Whew!  Lots of fun celebrating this precious boy.  Walker, we are so proud to be your parents.  You are the sweetest, most kind-hearted, thoughtful, sensitive, and smart seven-year old in the world.

Everly is FIVE

After a little family party, Everly got to invite her little friends to Chuck E. Cheese for a kid party.  She was so excited!!!  Walker kept telling her she would get a crown and a cape:

She was thrilled to see her best buddies!

And, play with her brother:

All the little cuties with Mr. Cheese:

And, after watching her brother get to do the ticket blaster, she couldn't wait!

She got lots!!!!  What a fun little party.  Thankfully, Chuck E. Cheese isn't crowded on a Monday afternoon!  And, Everly loved that she got to have her party on her actually birthday.

Happy 5th Birthday, sweet girl!

A Girl Bike

We spent the weekend before Everly's birthday at Bunny and RayRay's.  Our house was full of fumes due to our remodel.

So, she got a little family party (ahead of her Chuck E. Cheese party)!

We made her close her eyes as Daddy brought out her present….

That was her reaction when she realized it was the Frozen bike she's been wanting!  She couldn't wait to ride it!

Such a little cutie!  Then we got to have cake:

And, she kept wanting to ride the bike.  Thankfully Bunny and RayRay didn't mind her riding in the house!

Yes, she rode in her pjs.  She loves that thing! Yay for a successful present.

I really can't believe our baby is FIVE!  It feels like she was born yesterday.  She is the most stubborn, strong willed girl.  But, she is also the most loving, full of laughter, precious love.  I wouldn't change a thing!  Happy Birthday Everly!  We love you.

Tea Time!

Bunny and I enjoy high tea.  So much, in fact, that Bunny has taken her granddaughters to tea for years.  So, for Everly's fifth birthday, granddaughter number three got to go to her first tea! (And, luckily, I got to go, too!!!)

She was so excited and looked beautiful!

She was all smiles the whole time….

And, took it all in!

The St. Regis in Houston is great.  She got little ham and cheese and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.  She gobbled them up!

She tried tea, but opted for hot chocolate.  She was a precious little lady the entire time.  And, she got to feel very special…. the harpist played "Happy Birthday" and they brought her this cake:

I wish I had a picture of that…. she was so surprised and loved it!  Lots of people wished her happy birthday and told how cute she was.  I think she loved the attention!!!  A perfect start to her birthday celebration!