More of Katelyn's b-day

My parents brought down their cotton candy machine, and that was obviously a hit.  Katelyn is having a great time with Tyes and Alicia.

I love this picture with all the girls just sitting there in the pool.  It was a rare moment when they weren't running around.  Here's Hannah, Jennifer, Annie, Katelyn and little Sarah in the front.

When I was in preschool, my favorite toy was that big long tube that you could crawl through.  I was so excited when I saw one at Kid to Kid the other day.  Katelyn knew just what to do with it.

And here we are opening up Katelyn's presents.  Cute pants, Grandma!  Thanks.

Here are some of the party-goers just trying to stay cool under the tarp.

Thanks everyone for helping Katelyn have an awesome second birthday!  We love you all!

Ethan, our cutie

Here are some pics I took of Ethan the other day.  He is now 4 months and a little bit and I just can't believe how big he's getting.  Katelyn didn't grow up nearly that fast... did she?  After the first couple months when I thought I had a colicy baby, he turned into the happiest little guy.  He's so funny and loves to smile if you'll talk to him or smile at him.  He's my little social heartbreaker.  Watch out girls!

Thinking.  Look at those awesome creases in his forehead.

Hey baby

Oh no!

My favorite

And last but not least, here's a 3-4 month old picture of our little (almost 2 year old!!) Katelyn.  Do you think they look alike?  (Minus the bow, of course.)

Some songs for you

I just heard this song today.  I don't know how to post the YouTube video right on my blog.  If you do, let me know.  It's a new Jon Schmidt song/video.

Here's the video.

And just for a quick down memory lane for me...

Our cute little Katelyn (who is turning 2 in two weeks!!) had a favorite song that would put her to sleep or calm her down every time.  This is the cute video with Jim Brickman and Wayne Brady... and a cameo shot of Cinderella and her prince.  (I'm not going to decorate Katelyn's room with princesses or anything, but for some reason I turn into a little girl when I see the princesses at Disneyland.  "... um, Dave, can we get a picture with Belle?...")

Here it is.

In training

Ethan's in training for the next marathon.  It's so cute when he runs, I just laugh every time. Just ignore the commentary. :)    

Like sister, like brother

I caught Ethan putting Daddy down for a nap today.  Good job Ethan.  He looks so tired.  Katelyn was good at that too.  Here's her video.

Taking a dip

Dave is a fish when it comes to swimming and to encourage Katelyn to follow in his wake, he bought her this really cool whale-shaped swimming pool.  It has a spout and everything, which of course, was Katelyn's favorite part.

One of these days, we'll even get her to get inside the pool.  But, not today.   Look at those strong abs!  Go Katelyn!

Happy 4th!

We had a great time with family on the Fourth of July.  Here are some highlights.

Getting ready for the children's parade on the 3rd.  This was Katelyn's first one and she (we) were pretty excited.  She had a great time... regardless of the fact that she looks totally bored in this picture.

I got creative earlier that morning and made her some hair "bows" for her pigtails.  In Dave's sister's words... she looked like a firecracker! :)

Ethan got to ride in the back of the stroller with his cousin Daniel.  Ethan did great until the very last block of the parade where we walked into the sun.  Poor kid!  We forgot his sunglasses! :)

Here we are waiting for the parade to start.  There were tons of bikes, trikes, strollers, kiddie cars, flags, streamers, balloons and crate paper.  My sister Shannon is ready to go with her five little kiddies.

After this parade, there was a concert in the park and then some great fireworks.  Katelyn loved the concert and was dancing and singing to the Beach Boys, Monkeys and Beatles.  I think my sister has some pictures.  I'll try to post one.  She was just so cute dancing around.

The next morning (the 4th) Dave and I ran the Centerville Freedom Run with my three brothers, Scott, his wife Melanie, Shawn and Trevor, as well as Dave's sister Alicia and brother Jared.  So fun!  It was the first time I had run 3 miles in a year and I tell you what... I was tired and sore.  Funny that I used to run a lot farther without any aches or pains.  I'm getting old! (Or I just had a baby 3 months ago.) :)  Oh well, we had a great time and I wasn't the last person in the race!!

And last but not least, after the parade and the trip to the festival at the park, we had a BBQ at my parent's home.  What was the highlight of the day?  The cows, of course!  Our back-door neighbors have two cows and Katelyn just can't get enough of the "moos".  You can see them in the background, with Katelyn as happy as can be, saying "chzzzz!"