Happy Birthday's!

I told you it would be a challenge for me to keep updated with you on this blog.

I missed reporting on some important milestones this fall...
so before we get too far past, let me share with you the birthday's we've celebrated!

Evalyn turned 4 years old in September!

She wanted a pink cake...interesting,
because she always chooses blue and green things.

The backpack behind her is still one of her favorite things.
She uses it all the time, even for things other than preschool.

Her knuckles were white squeezing that book so hard. :)

More unwrapping...

She was gracious, and always said "THANK YOU!!!"

Oh Boy! Another book!

She opens everything so carefully.

Reuben picked out that horse for her...she still tells me,
"Reuben got me this horse."

What a smile! :)

I realize these pictures are in reverse order, but you get the idea.

She had fun decorating with balloons and streamers.

And after presents, she wanted to eat hot dogs, fruit and corn.
What a fun girl! :)

Reuben opened presents for his birthday...so serious.
One year old in November!

He's starting to really enjoy reading books by himself now too.

He was happy to unwrap his gifts...even though I never got a smile on camera. :)

He loves that dog. He signs "dog" over and over and over again.

Waiting patiently while Papa helps unwrap.

That evening, he had his first cake.
My favorite, cherries and chocolate. :)

Other than dogs, and books Reuben also loves soft blankets...

He loves them...

He really, really loves soft blankets. :)

Unwrapping some more after calming down about the blanket.

He froze like that for a few moments. "Where do I touch first?!"

And then we couldn't get him and Kate off the toy. Success. :)

Happy Birthday you guys!
We all love you so much!