Happy Birthday Patrick

I can't believe this little boy is 6 years old!

He can be the most serious child, and sometimes the most silly. Here he is in a not so silly moment. Dressing up into Star Wars is a serious thing for him. He even asked me to take this picture. Thanks to Jee Jee, he now has a solid black t-shirt; before, he turned a navy shirt with a picture on the front, inside out. He's a sucker for details! Here he is as Anakin Skywalker.

Other serious issues for him are inventing a machine that turns things invisible. He thinks if he can do this, he'll earn enough money to buy the Lego company. He is very fascinated with the interior mechanics of a light saber. He takes school rules very serious, and each morning he rushes inside because he's afraid to be late. Mrs. Galloway told us, that he's a role model for his class, and he's very respectful, obedient, and contributes to discussion. We are so proud of him!

Here he is in a silly moment, along with our friends: Maddy Jane, Owen, Ella, and Cameron.

Hope all your birthday wishes come true! We love you!

Goodbye

I wish I had added this pic to the last post.

Here we are in the Orlando airport waiting to depart. It looks like the boys are clinging to Goofy and refusing to leave. Look at the sign posted nearby. We were too tired to correct them.

Disney World

We had so much in Disney World last year, we decided to go again this year!

In Epcot we ate at Chefs de France, and the first character we spotted was Remy from Ratatouille.

Waiting for the Magic Kingdom to open.

The boys loved studying the maps of all the parks. Adam looks very serious here.

The boys were given pixie dust to toss at the park's opening count down.

The Speedway is probably the boys' favorite ride.

Of all the Disney Characters, this talking and walking trash can named "Push" is probably our favorite. We saw him last year too.

Minnie's kitchen oven is one of Adam's favorite things in all of Disney World. He could not wait to get back, push the button, and watch her cake rise.

Patrick and Dad rode Thunder Mountain while Adam and I waited.

The Army Men from Toy Story.

The Hollywood Studios Mickey

Epcot

Patrick was very excited to get his passport to all the different countries. Here we are in Canada; it was Patrick's idea to stop here and take a picture!

We had another magical week in Disney World...I wonder where we'll go next???

Big News!!!!

Wow, this fall has been fast and fun for us! We've been to Disney World, Patrick turned 6, and we went camping with all the Fitkins. But the most exciting news...we're expecting a baby!!!!!

We learned about the pregnancy in late August, but have held off sharing our news. Our baby should arrive in late April or early May. We do not plan to peek; this time around, we want to wait and see what God gives us. Patrick is hoping for a girl, and Adam is hoping for a boy, which he wants to name Bambi.

Here he or she is at 13 weeks.

Mad for Plaid

This morning Patrick dressed himself for church and this is what he chose. He learned his first fashion rule this morning: only one piece of plaid!

He was so proud of himself!

Patrick can tie his shoes!

I'm NOT wearing this shirt to school

Yesterday morning, I thought I would dress Adam in this nice button down shirt. But obviously he was not happy about it. This picture does not reflect the mood of the morning. He would not let me come too close to capture the tears.

He screamed, cried, and carried on, "I'm NOT wearing this shirt to school!" Adam explain that this shirt is boring and has no pictures on it. According to him, he ONLY wears shirts with pictures.

So we compromised...If I could take a quick picture, he could go and pick out a new shirt. Of course he chose something green--his favorite color!

He was much happier!