VBS and Preschool!

Patrick attended Vacation Bible School (VBS) this summer for the very first time and had a blast with his buddy, Cassidy! He got to hold up the sign for his group (#10) during opening songs, loved learning about Jesus, and enjoyed his teacher, Ms. Clements. She is one of his preschool teachers too, so it was a great way for him to get to know her ahead of time. :)

He also just finished his 1st week of preschool....he LOVES it there! In fact, he cried when I came to pick him up the first day, because he wanted to stay longer. I guess that's a good sign. :) He loves his teachers, Mrs. Howard and Ms. Clements, and is so excited each morning, because he gets to go to "big boy preschool!"

Shane's 1st Birthday!

It's hard to believe we have a walking 1-year-old now, but we do! Shane turned ONE in early August and is loving his new-found freedom of getting around on 2 feet! He loves to follow Patrick all around the house and is saying lots of words, such as: all done, more, hi, bye-bye, mama, dada, papa, eat, cookie, and ball. :) Here are some pictures from his baseball-themed 1st b-day party with family and Shane's 1st baptism b-day, as well. Our tradition on this day each year is to light the child's baptism candle, eat cross-shaped cookies made by mommy, and open cards/gifts from the godparents. Shane's godparents are Nate's parents, Tom and Deb...he is such a blessed little boy! :)