Happy 6th Birthday, Cole!

Grandma and Grandpa McBride sent Cole a bunch of Star Wars stuff, and clearly he couldn't be more pleased:

 Cole wanted a cake with sprinkles. I can do that! Keep the expectations low, and I can deliver!

 Grandma Lori got Cole some tap shoes! Cool.

 THIS is what he was waiting for:

 Happy boy in his birthday suit.

Jake took Cole and his buddy Julie bowling and had a great time listening to their conversations.

July 2015

Gav's first bath:

Squirt gun fun.

Baby, baby, baby.

Happy Pioneer Day! This was Tessa's and Cole's ensemble when I reminded them it was Pioneer Day.

Then I told them to look like tired pioneer children walking all day long. Pretty good actors. :)

July 24th fireworks, c/o the Fitzgeralds.

Da boys.

Brothers.

Happy Birth Day, Gavin!

I already told Gavin's birth story here, complete with pictures right after he was born. But this is where the family celebration comes into play. And lots of pictures. I even pared down the amount since Tessa and Cole got a hold of the camera at some point and went to artistic town with it.

The fifth kid has to be made of rubber. How's that eye, kid?

I love this picture because my Sadie looks so safe and comfortable. She was concerned since she hadn't seen me for a day and half, so she just wanted her mama. I had three of my babies up on the hospital bed with me.

So wonderful to have Grandma Lori living nearby:

Cole's photography skills:

This would be when Gavs came home from the hospital. My heart.