Indiana Tate!

While I was writing about our beach trip, I got so tickled when I saw one of the pictures, I decided I had to tell you about Tate and his obsession with Indiana Jones.

I can't quite remember when it started. And I do have to admit, he was probably way to young to be watching it, but again, I can't remember the circumstances around the first viewing. But, we have had a little Indiana around here for a couple of years, at least. I went back through all of the pics on my computer and found the ones we have of him dressed up as Indiana. Too sweet!

Let's start with the one from last week. He fell in love with this hat, an "official Indiana Jones" hat, when we were in Charleston last April. Yes, one year ago. He has remembered this hat and has asked when we can buy it for a year. So, we went back to visit the "Hat Man" and, guess what? They had a small one that fit just right. He is so proud of this hat!



Here are a few of the others:

Age 3 - yep, 3


4 Year old party with a very cool Indiana Jones cake!


Hollywood Studios at the Indiana Jones show!


Christmas 2008 - A new costume, age 4


Sleeping like Indie!


A favorite t-shirt!


Bear gets to play, too!


A new play set!


Age 5 - same cool cake!


Halloween '09


These are just a few! Indiana is with us quite a bit! This past Christmas, Santa brought Season 1 of The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones. We watch these when we just can't handle "the bolder scene" anymore. :) They are fun to watch and a little more age appropriate - lots of good history thrown in too!

I love these boys! They make life so much fun!

Life's A Beach!

We just returned home from our annual family beach trip with my mom, sis, and brother's family. Our journey this year took us to Wild Dunes, just outside Charleston. Keith and I have been to Charleston a few times and have always loved it. We took the boys last year for Spring Break and were excited to get back.

The first night was a little rough. Mia was quite clingy and didn't quite know what to make of the situation. A new "home", new bed, a different everything, can be scary if you don't understand what a vacation is. Trying to explain that to a two year old,who doesn't quite get everything we say yet, is hard. She's a champ though, we made it through the first night and she was good to go the first full day at the beach. Of course, with it being Mia's first trip to the ocean, we couldn't wait to see her reaction, and she loved it! It didn't take her long at all to jump right in the water. Playing in the sand was a favorite too!

Tate and Tucker really had a lot of fun this year. They always do, but they just seemed to really enjoy the ocean more. We had some yummy food, as always, and even took the kids on a fun "ghost tour" in Charleston.

Here's just a little bit of our fun!


Mia seeing the ocean for the first time.


Playing in the sand - brother is ready to hit the waves.


Growing up!


Hanging with cousin Ashton.


Bubbles!


All three together and Miss Priss was not in the mood!


We had a great time - the beach always brings new adventures and lots of smiles. I just can't figure out why I come home feeling like I need a vacation! :)

PS...

Tate to Keith: "Some pirates wear two eye patches."

Keith: "How do they see?"

Tate: "They poke a hole in one of the eye patches."

3 Months Home!!

3 months ago today, we met our beautiful daughter.

It's amazing to see that this little girl...

3/8/10

Is now this little girl...

6/8/10

It has been such a joy these past 3 months to have Mia home. Finally!

We love you Mia and are so proud of you!

It's Summer Time!

School is out and summer has started!

Friday we had our first summer outing - the Zoo! It was Mia's first trip and the boys 875th. Really, I don't know how many times I have taken them, but it is a lot. They have always loved it and we have our little routines down. Sometimes the whole Zoo. Sometimes just our favorite parts. Sometimes a picnic lunch. Sometimes pizza. It's just fun.







Saturday we ventured over to Nana and Poppy's pool. It was Mia's first time swimming and she loved it!







Sunday we had all of the grandparents and great- grandparents over for dinner. I am glad I remembered to snap a picture with the great - grandmothers.



Looking forward to more fun filled days! :)