Ready...Set...Go!

This has become a favorite outdoor activity this week... To run down the hill! Since Cooper and Hollie were over they joined in on the fun. 

We spent another afternoon outside before and after nap. Our conversations go from bird eggs at gramma Coco's, to Steve and Jason working, to Paul sleeping. The backyard is such a fun outdoor oasis:)

Happy 19th Tyler!

You outgrew my lap but never my heart. 

My sister asked me today what's it like to have Tyler at college for his birthday?

I replied with, just like this past year of college has been, a new different normal:). 

It was fun to sit beside him at a table tonight with him and his friends seeing him smile, laugh and tell stories. We looked at an apartment, discussed summer plans and then dropped him off at his dorm and drove home. What a wonderful young man he has grown into 19 years later:)

Outside

Before nap we took a trip to the park to play. 

After nap it was more playing outside in the backyard. It could be like this every Tuesday and Thursday;)

Party time!

We had a great time celebrating with everyone Everlee's second birthday. 

Family pic at the Circle K

Catching a quick pic with gramma K

TGIF

While the guys were out I joined the rest of the Smith clan for supper. Yes, we had Froyo for supper! It was delicious;)

Then Chloe came to Polk City and spent the night with me. It's fun to have one on one time with her. This morning after breakfast she helped me plant flowers. 

Birthday Eve

We can't believe Everlee is turning two tomorrow! The time sure has gone by fast. 

I think we sang "Happy Birthday" and blew out the candles 4 times. 

Today we had Hollie and Cooper over to get in some pre birthday fun. Everlee greeted Cooper with a bunch of hugs, kisses, and back rubs. It was too cute. 

Coop wanted it to be his birthday too;)

Windy Day

We made it outside today for 30 minutes despite the clouds and wind. She loved exploring around the playground, serving me warm tea in the playhouse, and walking on the wood around the edges. She called it "gymnastics". Which it is just like walking on the balance beam at gymnastics.