Gulf Coast Children's Museum

Thomas is obsessed with children's museums. He tells me randomly all the time that he wants to go to the "moo-seum". When we decided to go to the coast with the Ketchums, Michael ran a quick search to see if they had a children's museum nearby. Lucky for us, they did! We decided to stop and let Thomas play on our way home Monday in hopes that he would sleep the rest of the way home. :) Michael's brother Todd and his family also joined us for the fun!

Driving the train. He really was thrilled. This is just a bad pic!

Parker was a trooper!

Climbing in this contraption. He wasn't a real big fan of this.

Shining Daddy's shoes.

We spent a LOT of time in the grocery store.

Watching the cameras in the news/weather station.

This was cool! This room used a green screen to make it look like the kids were kayaking down a river on the TV. They LOVED it!

Playing with Daddy!

Ketchum Family Vacation

We went down to the Mississippi Gulf Coast with the Ketchum Family over Labor Day weekend for a quick vacation. I was skeptical at first, but other than a hair found in my food one night, we had a fabulous time! We all stayed in one house and the kids loved playing with each other all the time! There was a fun splash pad within walking distance, and Nana and Pops brought the water slide--what more could kids ask for!?

Parker enjoying the beach from the stroller. With his eyes closed.

A train came through behind the house we stayed in. Thomas thought it was FANTASTIC!

Nana and Pops with all their grandchildren.

Happy Birthday Uncle Jason!

Our little family of four!

The whole Ketchum gang!

I adore this picture!

Pa's Birthday Party Photo Shoot

We celebrated Pa's birthday with the family, and since almost everyone was together, we took some pictures of everyone. I LOVE these pictures of Nanny and Pa with 4 of their great grands.

Round 1 of great grandchildren--the big boys--Luke, Martin, and Thomas

Nanny and 3 of her boys: Thomas, Luke and Parker

The cutest picture EVER! Pa holding Jonathan, Luke jumping off the truck, and Thomas and Parker with Nanny.

Parker is 2 Months Old!

5 weeks

6 weeks

7 weeks

8 weeks

8 weeks again

2 months!

Fan Day 2013

Jonathan on the left; Parker on the right

Thomas' First Day of School

I'm so excited that Thomas is going to CDC at Fairview this year. I just couldn't figure out logistics last year, but with a team effort, we are making it work this year. He absolutely LOVES it! His teacher is Mrs. Elizabeth and she has a class of 6 boys! We are so thankful for her and the time she invests in Thomas.

Daddy and his boys

Mama and her boys

1st Day of School 2011

1st Day of School 2012

1st Day of School 2012 with Mrs. Elizabeth

A Weekend at Nana and Pops

When I was feeling good enough to travel, we went down to Michael's parents' house for the weekend. We were excited that everyone was able to make it down. The kids had a fabulous time!

Uncle Jason and Parker

Thomas and "Clarey Beth"

Aunt Tiffany and Parker

I Have No Words

Happy 3rd Birthday Cousin Luke!

Thomas LOVES a happy birthday party (who doesn't?), and cousin Luke is one of his favorites (even though they fight like brothers). So combine Luke and a birthday party, and Thomas is in hog heaven. The only thing that would be better is if it were Thomas' birthday!

I have no idea why this is sideways and I can't figure out how to turn it, but it's cute, so turn your head.

The boy will push a mower for days. I hope it lasts...