He's writing his Christmas list

"I want to be an illustrator when I grow up"

Said, Owen.

"I'm living a dream"

Owen said he wanted to eat more then his strong Daddy. His dream came true the other night! :) Owen, you ate more then your daddy with two sandwiches, fruit salad and a bowl of cereal! We know God is growing you up to be big and strong!

Horsing Around

Field Trip-Horse Show!

Just swinging

With Nana! 

Can you spot all four?  

Owen, Katie, Nana and Daddy?

Dreaming of their own farm

"I'm so disappointed"

Owen has been asking how he gets to sleep in our room.  We've told the kids that they may, at any time, when they have a bad dream or are scared, bring their blanket and pillow and sleep on the floor. I remember doing this in my parents room and it was always comforting. Or for me my sister would crawl into bed with me and we'd sleep together, right Pie

Last week around 3 am, I wake up to little feet walking down the hall and then hear Owen's sniffle sniffle.  I got out of bed quickly and asked, what's wrong, buddy?  He said in a loud sad whisper, "I'm never going to have a dream bad enough to get to sleep on your floor!"

I smiled on the inside and said he is always welcomed to bring his stuff and sleep on our floor.  But his little mind knew what I had said and was so sad he doesn't have bad dreams.  I did tell him I was so thankful he doesn't have any night terrors and that I was super glad he got to sleep with Clifford back in his comfy bed.

-update...two days later I had a snuggle bunny in bed with us  :) he said he had had a bad dream.  And then the next day he was in a snuggle pocket by our bed on the floor when I woke up.  :)

YOU are CELEBRATED!

Dear Owen, 

We Celebrated YOU!  We can't believe you turned six.  What an accomplishment! 

Your party included your good friend, Bryce Burton, (and Katie too :) taco salad, ice cream and then chicken fingers the next day as well because you know...you have two favorite meals.

A bit about you:

legos, trains, mega tiles, etc are brought out and used every.single.day

you enjoy some independent time

basketball is something you practice weekly-you are looking forward to Next Level as well as playing on your indoor hoop

friends-you join in and have lots of friends

playing outside happens A LOT

being silly is just fun

family dancing is a p a r t y

giving extra hugs are always available

Wild Krats shows are a favorite

tying your own tennis shoes is a goal you have accomplished

working hard in Kindergarten-you say you LOVE homework

You still need a little bit of extra sleep, like a nap or two every other week

You are a DEEP sleeper 

You are Katie are the very best of pals

playing practical jokes are fun

audio books are a treat and you are mesmerized by any story

learning to sound out words is a favorite of yours

you've lost four teeth already

Evy Muse is also a favorite friend

you are thoroughly enjoying having four other boys in your kindergarten class-you like Molly too.

you are doing very well in school and working on raising your hand so that you don't answer every. single. question before the other children

you desire to see justice pursued 

when you are tired you are prone to melting if things don't go the way you intended

you are servant hearted 

you are a hard worker

you like things in order and do your morning routine without forgetting anything each day

it is fun to watch you try and mimic daddy as you grow up into a young man-from push ups to dance moves to holding open doors for people

you much prefer playing with some sort of manipulative then watching a movie

we love to hear you laugh and see you smile

etc

etc

etc

WE LOVE YOU!

Katie says, Thank you Owen for my gift...I love Madi!

 Thank you Bryce for spending the night!

 Happy happy happy birthday sweet boy!