lessons to be learned by Kaitlynn

If you leave your food out I will get to it and eat it.

(even if I'm not supposed to eat it)

don't even think about putting a long sleeved shirt on me, i will find a way to take it off!

I can make a mess in one second regardless of baby proof doors


my favorite thing to chew on are flip-flops
I don't care if it makes you cringe in disgust.

the couch is the best place to play

oh ya, I will only walk when I feel like it or if you offer me your car keys.

Welcome home Kevin!

Saturday Evening we were able to head up to Ft. Douglas and welcome Patrick's brother Kevin home from Iraq. While we waited we enjoyed a BBQ, cake, and the kids had fun in a bouncy house. (also I'm sorry for the poor quality of the photos..... a little boy got a hold of my camera and changed settings)

Payten waiting in line to play

P and L waiting for the buses to arrive.

inside the "gym" waiting for Kev.

here he is.....he came out waiving,

Payten was happy to him, he went up and gave him a big hug!

hug with mom

All night other marines that had served with Kevin would take one look at Patrick and immediately ask... "you waiting for Reilly"

Afterwards we all went to dinner, we had a great time and the kids were definitely worn out by the time we got home.

Labor day weekend

Our Labor Day weekend was full of fun. We went on carnival rides, watched fireworks, and sat out for a parade.

getting ready to go on rides

on the ferris wheel

mini-rollercoaster, we talked Lilly into going on it with Payten.

sweet baby K

Kaitlynn's view of
the carnival.

glow stick fun!

We woke up Monday morning to hot air balloons right out our front door.

L waiving at people in the parade

P enjoying one of the many otter-pops that were given out.

Pre-school

Payten started pre-school a few weeks ago and is loving every moment of it! He's mostly excited that he gets to play "games" on the computers there and learn songs.... he's already singing a couple different ones all day.