Kate's Birthday

Kate woke up to sprinkled donuts for breakfast. Momma added a candle to hers.

Kate wanted to go bowling on her birthday. We invited Adam and Cole to come with us bowling.

Memaw Linda and Granddad Bob met us at the bowling alley for lunch.

This is Kate after a STRIKE!!! Kate actually beat everybody both games. She got a 98 and 89. I guess it really was her day!!

After bowling the kids actually went to our neighbors birthday party. She is Kate's little friend. Their birthday is on the same day and they are one year apart. She had her party at the movie theater. They got to watch Ice Age.

After the movie we rushed home for presents!

Her big present from us was a new bike. She does not need the training wheels. We quickly took them off.

I got a crazy thought to make Kate a pony cake. I was pretty proud of the results...it actually looked like a pony!! Oh and Kate liked it too!!

If bowling and a movie were not enough, I took the kids to play games at Chuck E Cheese. We actually went to eat dinner at The Texas Roadhouse, so we just played the video games. I like to take Wade there because he does not even need tokens to stay entertained with the games!

The basketball game is one of Kate's favorite.

Rachel hit the jackpot!!

I love the way Wade is looking a Chuckie....not quite sure.

It was a fun day for sure!! Momma was very tired at least!! We are glad Memaw Linda and Granddad Bob could come help us celebrate. Can't believe our little girl is FIVE and about to start school!!

Five Years Old

Happy Birthday Kate!!

Our sweet little girl is turning five years old today!! She gets to go to Kindergarten this year!!

Katybug is full of smiles!! She is happy most of the time and loves to give hugs!! She is always telling us she loves us!! 

 Along with all that sweetness she has a little spice to go with it. She just loves to pick on Luke and Rachel. Nothing makes her smile more than getting to her brother and sister!!

Kate makes a friend where ever she goes. She gravitates to the boys most of the time. She likes to play with Luke's friends best....I think this might be more to irritate Luke.

Some of Kate's favorite foods are tomatoes, carrots, blueberries, fruit cocktail, gummie bears, fruit snacks, sprite, and poptarts. Her favorite meal I cook is taco soup and chili. Kate is a good eater!! She likes her fruits and veggies but her favorite thing is candy.

Kate likes gymnastics, dancing, jumping on the trampoline, rollerskating, riding bikes, swimming, and water parks. Her new favorite thing is bowling. We are going bowling and to Chuck E. Cheese for her birthday.

At 5 years old Kate weighs 47 pounds and is 46 1/2 inches tall.

Kate you are so sweet and have such a special place in our family.  You show your love with your sweet smiles and warm hugs. We love you more than words can say.  Happy Birthday to you sweet baby!!!

Fourth of July Parade and Fireworks

Snyder really knows how to celebrate the Fourth of July!! With the parade and fireworks it is the perfect celebration. This year was a little different because Rachel and Luke decided to ride with Granddad Bob and be in the parade. That left Kate and Wade to collect the candy that is thrown.

Baby Tye was not too sure about the parade.

Kate and Ian waiting for some candy.

Billie and Grandnanna holding the little ones.

This was my second favorite float/car in the parade. Rachel and Luke said it was too loud. They had to listen to it the whole way through the park.

Mac and his daddy watching the parade.

Our group at the parade.

My favorite parade entry, of course. Granddad Bob and Luke are in the front. Aunt Lorita and Rachel are in the back. The big kids had lots of fun riding in the car and throwing candy this year!!

This kid did great riding a unicycle!! It looked very hard.

Joshua and "the other" Luke Stansell.

Mark with Laney and Evie.

Emilee and Kate.

Memaw Linda with Kate and Wade.

Aunt Cara and Ian.

Rachel and Luke.

This is the group shot of the Stansell Grandkids. You might say Wade ruined this one.

Fireworks.

Another fun Fourth of July!!

Carnival Fun!!

We head to Snyder for the Fourth of July Carnival and Parade every year. It has become a tradition the whole family loves!! The last couple of years we have been going to the carnival the night before the Fourth. Everybody agrees it is much cooler and they get to ride more. We met up with Cooper, Emilee, Ian, Tenley, and Miles and had a blast at the Carnival!!!

Emilee and Kate riding the motor boats.

The dragon roller coaster is by far our favorite ride!! I know the kids rode this ride at least a dozen times.

Cooper is pointing at Luke and Ian.

Rachel and Cooper are in the front, Ian and Luke are in the middle, and Kate is in the very back.

Miles has his eyes covered and Ian was not even holding on.

Rachel and Tenley on the big slide.

The Hang Gliders looked pretty scary but the kids jumped on without hesitation.

Cooper was so sweet to Kate. They were riding partners at the carnival this year. I thought she was going to break his hand on this ride she was holding/squeezing it so hard.

Before the Ferris Wheel. Kate was a little sick by this point.

Cooper on the big rooster.

Luke chose the monkey. Hmmm.

Kate not feeling too perky.

Emilee

Rachel and Tenley were having fun.

Mister Miles on the giraffe.

We had such a fun time at the carnival this year!! So glad everybody could come and ride with us. It is fun to have lots of cousins to ride with.