Liv's 13th birthday

Two of her favorite people -- her cousin Rebecca and her best friend Katie.

Make up is now allowed - so we went and had her make-up done at MAC.

This was at the special celebration we have at 13.

Family and friends came or sent words of wisdom for her as she embarks on the teenage years --- no dry eyes.

Pictures of the Boys!

Check out our latest photo shoot with the 3 boys! The photographer is Amy Johnson. She is here in Brandon. I think she does a great job!

When you get to the site, click on "client proofing" at the top. Then enter the password, "slipfitz". Enjoy!
(For the record, this post was done by Caryn. I am not big on using exclamation points.)

The Past Few Days

Two bruddas hanging out.
Ty had his first taste of rice cereal yesterday. He slept for 7 hours straight after, a new record.
Notice the "deer in headlights" look that he gives us whenever we take his picture.
Ian showing off his Wonderpets coloring book.
I had to use the rapid burst feature on the camera to catch a smile. He smiles non-stop, just not for the camera.
Caryn wanted to show off his double chin.
Helping Daddy drive home from Atlanta.

Weekend in ATL

We went to Atlanta this weekend to meet the "Watkins clan" and see a Braves game. We had a good time. You'll see that the boys slept at the game...Ty is sleeping with Ms. Jennie (Jeff Walker's mom).

Sean's First Race, Eryn First Place

Sean with his 2nd place ribbon for the 1/2 mile
His time was 5:49 and he was not last!


Eryn placed first in her age group for the 1/2 mile

Tired guy!

Ian loves to watch "youtube"....yeah, yeah, I know. Anyway, he loves this one video of some guy (Travis Barker) doing a drum solo to Soulja Boy. Its pretty cool, especially if you love the drums like Ian. So, here is what happens when a tired little boy has to watch the drums over and over!

More from the weekend

Ian liked the chalkboard side of the easel OK,
But he can tear up some dry erase markers.
Goggy pulled him around in the wagon-o-balls.
Old school black and white for the old school inchworm.

Ian's Party

Ian outlasted everyone playing in the sprinklers.
He loves his "Handy Manny" hat and tools. I haven't told him it is actually Bob the Builder.
Totally got into opening his presents.
His cool cake. He blew out the candles by himself.

Ellie Dalton holding Ty.

Happy Birthday, Big Boy!!

This short clip is of Ian at his party. He's singing "Happy Birthday" to "mama" but close enough. Anyway, we will put some pictures up from the party soon.

Why do we do it??

Why do we:

trade in watching grown up movies for watching Dora and the Wonderpets?

trade in the Acura TL for the Honda Odyssey?

trade in adult conversation for "goo goo gaa gaa"?

trade in exercising at the gym for running after 2 year olds in the backyard?

trade in reading a good book for reading a good book over and over and over?

trade in thinking about ourselves first to never thinking about ourselves?

Its really an easy answer: