Thad's cupcake demolishing!

 Thad was excited about his cupcake from the beginning. He wasn't so sure about the candle on the top, but once Theodore and Marie helped him blow it out he was very excited.

 Happy birthday Thad! You are sure loved!

Happy Birthday Thaddeus!

 Thaddeus is now one! Happy birthday Thad!

 Thad's birthday was in May, but I am working on getting up to date! He loved all the excitement, but he wasn't sure what was really going on.

 He got lots of cool things and his brother and sisters are very excited about his toys too.

The next post will be pictures of dessert!

Summer fun!

We have been spending lots of time outdoors this summer. Here are a couple pictures of what we have been doing. These kids are great!

Sleepy Thad

 Thad was eating his food and slowly falling asleep. He started to do some serious head bobbing.

He soon fell fast asleep in his chair. He is a tired little boy!

Tire swing!

 Yes... it is possible to have all four children playing with the tire swing.

Marie was showing Theodore all the greatness of dandelions.

Trampoline Water Fun

 There was one little boy that did not enjoy the sprinkler. He likes to ease into the water on his own terms instead of having it pouring over him. He likes the splash pad, so I thought he would enjoy this... guess not!

The other kids loved it! We are having fun staying cool!

Summer Fun

 We spent the next couple days riding bikes and playing outside. We are loving the summer weather!

 Theodore decided he was ready to be a big boy and wore undies for two weeks with only one accident. Then he decided that he just didn't care anymore and is back in diapers... he will poop his pants and then shrug his shoulders and say, "No gum." I guess we'll have to find another motivator. 

 Thad fell asleep in the swing. He LOVES to be outside. He will play until he drops.

The girls have been picking lots of flowers for me. Marie made a beautiful bouquet!

Claire's a two wheeled bike rider!

 Claire tried again the next week to ride on two wheels.

 She picked it up! We had to practice stopping for a little bit, but she picked it up quick this weekend!

Messy Thad

 Claire is quite the little mama and loves looking after her brothers.

 Thad loves to makes messes! He was angry when we took him out of the plants, but we had to make sure there was some dirt left for them.