Owen's Five year old stats

Weight: 38.4lbs 33%

Height: 44" 73%

He had a good well visit appointment. They did a vision test which he passed with no issues. The doctor seemed a bit concerned about his weight since he has had a loss this year...but I reminded him that he was in the hospital for two nights a few months back and he said that was probably the reason. So we will hopefully watch his weight increase over the next several months. Other than that he is pretty much right on track with everything. So blessed to have a healthy boy!

It was a good day!

Our day was perfect. It was spent just as I planned....with just the four of us....doing nothing! We went to church early this morning and then had breakfast at the donut shop and headed home to do a lot of nothing. It was perfect!

I even got to nap with Wyatt while Owen was outside working on his "mustang" aka Artic Cat. Kris has been working on his '67 Mustang a lot lately so Owen wanted to work on his car too. When I woke up from my nap this is how I found him. He is learning a lot from his daddy.

 I love these pictures.... he was thrilled to be working on his car too...just like his daddy!

We had a fantastic dinner tonight prepared by my super fab husband and went for a  bike ride and then had some ice cream before bath and bed time. It was a great day!

Our weekend.....so far!

Yesterday was Owen's last day of Vacation Bible School at our church. He had a great time despite the look on his face....he was upset that I wanted a picture of him. Thus he wouldn't smile for me. But I got the picture and think that VBS will be a yearly tradition for him and eventually Wyatt.

 Kris made a fantastic dinner on Friday night. Kabobs on the grill, asparagus and baked potatoes. Everything was so good and since it was such a beautiful night we decided to get some ice cream. A perfect way to finish a perfect day!

 Tonight we headed to a local balloon fest. We went last year with good friends and had such a great time. Here are me and Owen waiting for the balloons to launch (and the balloons behind us are not them)

 Our family at the balloon launch. Surprisingly we are all looking....but not all smiling...I guess I'll take what I can.

 Finally the balloons were starting to go up, up and away. Owen was psyched at this point. He kept yelling "mommy, come here. Look at this one. Check out that one! Mommy there is one that has Mario on it. Etc, etc, etc" I love how excited he was!

 Giving me a huge smile as the balloons are going up behind him.

 I just happened to catch this out of the corner of my eye and thankfully was able to capture it on camera. They just hugged....for no reason. And then after the hug Wyatt gave Owen a kiss. Kris and I are so blessed with two loving, kind hearted brothers.

 It is such a cool experience to watch all of the balloons take off. This will definitely be a tradition for us!

I'm not sure what our plans are for tomorrow. Hopefully nothing....just some nice quality family time. That's the best!

Owen birthday part 2

My sister sent me over her pictures from Owen's party. Some are similar from what I posted the other day, but they are good so I'm putting them on here again.

Me and my brother.

 Owen checking out his batman cake.

 Wyatt cuddling with me and nana trying to make him happy. He was so miserable.

 Owen going down the slip'n'slide.

 Wyatt just being pouty. He felt so bad and had a high fever and just walked around like this all day, when I wasn't holding him.

 What a great birthday tradition the slip'n'slide has become.

 And of course playing in the suds.

 Lathering up.

 Nice form, Jim!

 Me and my sister!

 Owen opening up his presents.

 His batmobile from grammy and grampy....he loves it!

 Love this picture. Grammy was reading his a card from Aunt Julie and she had just mentioned to him about the FIVE birthday spanks Aunt Julie was going to give him. Cute!

 Nana and Owen.

 Nana and Papa got Owen some roller skates...here is nana attempting to help Owen.

 Both Nathan and Owen giving Papa wet willies at the same time. Gross!

 Me, Kris and Owen. He was too busy playing with the batcycle from his cake to look up and smile.

What a great day it was...I still can't believe he is five. Time flies!

Happy Anniversary...

To my parents! They just celebrated their 40th anniversary. It is amazing to write that. I am so blessed to have them as my parents. They have provided me with everything that makes me who I am today. Dad and Mom, I love you both SO much!

My sister, brother and Kris and I took them out to a nice dinner. Yum, it was really good. We had steaks and filets and fish and good appetizers and even better desserts. Unfortunately Wyatt was sick that day so we had to eat and run but we are still thankful to Kris' parents for letting us enjoy our dinner before leaving to pick up the boys.

 Another part of our gift to them was a golf themed gift basket since they were leaving for a week long golf expedition around northern Michigan. So thus the hat picture.

 Here is my mom opening up her socks, my dad got socks too.

 And lastly a picture of me and my hubby. We don't get dressed up very often so wanted to take a picture while we are all decked out.

Happy Anniversary mom and dad.....thanks for everything. Here's praying for another 40 years. Love you!

Happy Birthday Owen

My boy is FIVE! And he is enjoying every second of it! We had a fantastic birthday celebration and combined it with Father's Day. His theme this year was Batman and everyone did a great job of sticking with the theme.

 Here is his super cool batman cave cake. It tasted as good as it looks!

 He was so excited about his cake, in case you can't tell....

 His first run down the slip'n'slide. We were a bit hesitant because the day started off very overcast and a bit stormy. It poured rain, but by the time all of his guests arrived it was beautiful and sunny and very hot. Perfect for a day on the slip'n'slide.

 Uncle Jimmy and Owen going down together.

 Uncle Jimmy with Nathan and cousin Scott with Owen.

 I think Scott and Owen won!

 Uncle Jimmy and Owen.

 Uncle Jimmy with his boys, Nick and Nathan.

 The beast!

 A cool batman shirt from EE and Mr. Craig.

 Owen and Wyatt going down the slip'n'slide together.

                Wyatt was so sick. He had a fever and was just so pitiful. I actually took him into the after hours clinic on Sunday morning to make sure he didn't have an ear infection or strep throat. He checked out okay so we just held him and tried to make him comfortable. He was grumpy too! 
                    
 Owen's batman hat for the winter.

 Wyatt giving me an emphatic "NO"

 I love this picture. All of the boys are surrounded by this chuggington set from Aunt Julie. I love how the older boys are looking at the set.

 And apparently I don't give Wyatt enough to drink.....

 Owen and daddy.

 Aunt Julie hardly makes it in any pictures so I had to include her in one of mine. I realize I didn't take any pictures of my parents either so I'm hoping when Julie sends me over her pictures I will be able to post some more with nana and papa.

 This is Owen on his actual birthday. I love you buddy!

 Love his look in this picture while we are singing Happy Birthday to him.

 Grammy and Grampy got all decked out for the party. We were sorry that GG couldn't make it, she fell down the stairs on Sunday morning and broke her leg. We sure missed her!

 And lastly proof that I went down the slip'n'slide. I'm not going to lie, it was a little painful....but really fun!!

Last night we headed over to see GG and took a cake over so that we could enjoy Owen's actual birthday with Kris' family.

Thanks to all who came to his party and for the amazing and generous gifts. Owen is blessed beyond belief.