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Outside Fun

Still catching up from this summer :). Here are some summer pics: Fun times outside with friends (the Hoberts), in the rain, and at the zoo (the lion was literally a inches away on the other side of the glass licking his lips).

Catch up summer pics/Zach's pump n'run

Zach's favorite race to train for is the Pump N'Run in Hudson, IA so this year we got to see family and he got to do his race.

Labor of Love

Birthday parties (well kids ones) are not my favorite so we normally opt for a family party in most instances (partly for expense, partly for simplicity, and partly for our own selfishness). This year Taylor asked if he could go rock climbing. So Zach decided to invite a couple of Taylor's friends and their dads along. He and a friend went to the rock climbing gym and then two of his other friends joined us for dinner after the climbing. It was spastic fun had by all, including a silly string fight. You can see Emery was not a fan of this...too messy :). I also labored to make a dragon cake with the directions I found online, not because I am a talented artist, but simply because I love my son! It actually wasn't as hard as I thought and definitely much easier than trying to write or draw something on a cake. Taylor loved it and it was fitting with his other present that he bought himself after saving up for a year (see previous post on the newest addition to our family).

Our New Family Member

Happy Birthday To Our Eight-Year-Old!

Crazy to think that Taylor is 8 already.  I can't believe it!  We are so thankful for his bright smile, intelligent whit, and loving care for his siblings.   He got some Lego sets from Mom and Dad, a whoopie cushion from Autumn, and a paddle/bouncy ball set from Emery and Mya.

Taylor, we love you and are very proud of you!