Nathaniel's 2!

Nathaniel turned 2 on Monday and what a time we've had celebrating! On Sunday- we began with a pancake breakfast... Here is Nate saying "Opa" with his fork!

Then we headed to the zoo! We had great luck with the sharks - Patrick touched 5 and Nate touched 2... with the help of Daddy!

The goats were especially friendly - I love this one of Patrick and the goat looking at each other eye to eye! Patrick loved petting and brushing all of the goats!

Nate was a bit more apprehensive, and needed the reassurance of daddy's hand - but he loved it too.

They got to pet a lizard and a snake! YUCK! But, they thought is was very cool!

We went to the splash park, which Patrick LOVED... But, Nate wasn't too sure - maybe that's because it was almost 2 o'clock and well past his naptime, but I loved the big hugs he gave me as he held on tight!

After nap, the boys watched some racing...

Then, we had cupcakes and a gift! Nathaniel blew out his candles on his first try! He's a pro.

He loved his piano and microphone! And Patrick LOVED dancing to the music.

Nathaniel loved the funny sounds he was able to make by yelling into the microphone!

And, Patrick thought it was very funny too!

What a great 2 year old he is! This week he started at Learning Time 2 days a week and loves calling it "my school." On Monday he finally tried the "motorcycle" at my parents house - and after 20 minutes of riding it while holding onto my hand the entire time, he finally let go and had a ball driving in circles. We're so proud of our Nate! Happy Birthday baby.

Lake Cumberland With Friends

Thank you Julia again for making this happen! Last weekend, we went to Lake Cumberland with the Watkins' and Miles' families. We enjoyed boating (the kids were fantastic!). Patrick tied Ella for best-behaved child, while Nate won for "worst" in a land-slide... Good thing he's so darn cute!

Patrick is a water-bug for sure-- after a day at the lake, he spent 4 hours in the pool on Saturday.

Here's April & Meg... Patrick called her "Meggers" and loved babysitting her... Of course, Nate turned on the charm when he saw Meg the first morning by singing her love songs.

Here's Ella - #1 behaved 4-month old ever!

Dinner was an event & always good! Just don't ask me to make S'mores (sorry Ben)!

Here are the Watkins! How cute and coordinated can one family be?!

Finally... BATH TIME! Even that is fun when you're on vacation!

Thank you Watkins & we love you Miles'!

Touch A Truck at the Park!

We had a ball at "Touch a Truck!" My friend, Julia, and I took our kiddos to Broad Ripple, where they were able to explore all kinds of trucks. Patrick LOVED it, but Nate was a bit apprehensive. However, he is happy to be wherever Abby is - so he still had a good time! Patrick's favorite was the firetruck!