Thursday, May 2, 2013

Happy Birthday Ricky!

Lots has been going on at the Tate household. I am watching a little 6 week old baby for 2 weeks and I love it! She is so precious and I love holding her. Lauren loves having her around, too! We are keeping up with all the kids running around here and love every minute of it! I am really enjoying this nice weather as the kids love to play outside.

Two weeks ago we went to Ricky's parents house for dinner. The kids kept asking if they could ride in grandpa's tractor, so he took them for a ride. They loved it!

My mom, aunt, cousin and I had a bridal shower for my sister on April 20th. It was so fun and it turned out way cute! I'm so excited for her to get married in May!

Ethan is now scared of the car-wash. I don't know why he is scared, as he used to love it. He cries until we get inside and then he likes it. Silly kids!


April 25th was Ricky's 30th birthday! The kids loved making him breakfast in bed and giving him his presents. We had a busy day with babysitting and working, so Ricky and I got to have a date with his parents and friends at Mountain Jack's for dinner on Friday. The food was so good and it was great to celebrate a new era in life. Happy birthday to the man of my dreams! I'm so lucky to have you as my better half! I love you!
Saturday was a busy day! Lauren had her dance recital with a rehearsal in the morning and Dylan had his first soccer game. Of course they both had to occur at the same time. My parents and sister's family came up here to join in our fun! Lauren did great and even danced the whole song! (She can get shy and just watch everyone, so this was great!) She looked so good in her little costume and make-up. She loved wearing make-up and made sure everyone knew about it! Too cute!
Lauren's class
Makiah, Lauren, and Julianna
Silly girls!
Then after the soccer game and recital, we finally had the boys birthday bash! (Only a month and a half later, so we added Ricky into the fun!) We had a great time and loved having all of our family and friends over to share in this great day!
 
Ricky and the kids on his birthday! I love my family!
My Great-grandma hand stitched this uniform out of my grandpa's military uniform. All of the great-great grandkids have been able to wear it. It is so cute!

I forgot to mention a big change in our household: We have no kids in diapers! Ethan has been potty trained for almost a month now. He is doing great and will come tell us if he has to go. I really believe in positive reinforcement as that was the only way we got Ethan to go #2 in the potty. He got to watch Cars the movie every time (for the first week) and that worked! It is so nice to have him fully potty trained! He has even been staying dry all night long. I am so proud of my little man!

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