Brooks

 I never posted this picture, but Brooks learned to ride a bike sans training wheels back in September of 2012...yes he was 2 years old (almost 3)...I love my third child who loves adventure.

 He is really growing up and communicating so well with us.  He has a sweet, happy spirit and makes us all laugh a lot.

This is his "ride" and he just loves to cruise the street in his jeep.  I worry about the day he turns 16.

Catch up time! - Nathan and Daniels' sports

 Nathan and his buddy Luke after a basketball game.  Nathan continues to like this sport and had a great season.

 Daniel really surprised us by being pretty good at flag football.  He definitely liked offense and had a great season scoring a few touchdowns.  Overall, more importantly, he had a blast!

Happy 8th Birthday Nathan!

                                                  

I cannot believe I have an eight year old!  But, eight he is, and tells everyone he is halfway to 16....which means a drivers license.   Anyway, I digress.  We had a bowling party with family and friends and it was so much fun!  The boys were so much fun to watch bowl...they were cheering for each other and really getting into the activity and having a ball.  

I feel like I never post how I feel about my children, and will probably regret that soon...but Nathan, you are a special, sweet, energetic, fun, and beautiful child who we thank God for daily.

 Nathan and a new friend from Forest Trail, Nick.

 Cara and Nathan - cousins and friends.

 The boys were hilarious singing to Nathan and yelling all kinds of crazy things.  Boys are so funny!

 Daniel and Codi hanging out eating cake and ice cream

 Yep, this is how we eat cake at the Blue house...do you think he is loving it?

Sweet Brooks didn't get totally lost in the shuffle.  He got to bowl and obviously enjoyed all the food.

Happy Birthday Brooks!!

My sweet boy turned three two weeks ago, and we finally had his birthday party on Saturday.  He is such a sweet little guy and are are continually thankful that God blessed us with this child.  We invited family and some close friends to Zilker to play and ride the train.  We will remember it as a good day, but it was actually really crazy.  Train broken and attacked by bees...but, life goes on and Brooks was happy.

A rare photo of Brooks and I!

Brooks had so much fun opening presents with his friends watching.

The boys hopped on the fire truck before the party started.  This was the best one I got.  So hard to get three boys to look at a camera, smile a good smile, and sit up straight.  agh!!

Brooks, Catherine, and Evan having a great time on the fire truck.

A clown showed up and made the party better by making all the kids really cool balloon animals.  See this happy face!!

Singing happy birthday - he loves this part

Brooks and Evan sitting in the grass to eat cake - had to run away from table because of swarm of bees!!  I can laugh about it now.

Happy Halloween

 Nathan, the alien...without his mask

 Daniel, the ninja...without his mask

 Brooks, the ghost.

Family picture before we take off!  We had such a great night with our neighbors and friends.  We ate dinner together in the street and the kids played and then we all trick or treated together. 

Happy 6th Birthday Daniel!

 Daniel had a great birthday party at our house on Saturday.  It was his golden birthday - he turned 6 on the 6th!  We had a Mad Science person come and teach/play with the kids.
The gang before the party starts. I love Cara pointing at Daniel's head.

 Buddy, Birdie, and Daniel

 Oh to get a good family picture - seems nearly impossible.  People were starting to show up and everyone was very distracted!

 Happy Birthday my handsome, sweet, and loveable Daniel!  I am so proud of the person you are and I cannot wait to continue to watch you grow.

 Nathan enjoying some food and treats

 My mom made some awesome number 6 cookies that everyone just loved

 This is Daniel's face while we are singing.  He was having a ball!

 Cara loving on the birthday boy.

 Cole and Daniel had such a fun time together.  These two are so funny together.

 Oh the love!

 We went to Austin's pizza that night for dinner - Daniel's choice.  It was completely deserted because of the UT football game so we had such a great time playing and eating together with no chaos.

Brooks' first day of preschool

 Brooks is in the 2's class this year at Butterfly Christian Preschool.  Where has my baby gone?  He is getting so big and so excited about school.