our big boy karate chopped and played lots of ball this year. he had a really great time and met lots of new friends. Ocean excels at anything he is interesting in. he continues to blow my mind. 

 O and kenseth were instant buddies from their first class together. they looked for each other as soon as they arrived at each game and always insisted on being partners. it was really cool to watch the connection.

my awesome big boy started school back in september and this photo was taken on his very first day just as we were walking into the building. he was so excited and eager for this big day. me, on the other hand.... not so much. he was more than ready to have a  blast learning and meeting many new friends... and as he was pushing me out of the door... i was tearing up like a big baby. 

he just adores all of his new friends and he loves that teacher, mrs caitlin. 

needless to say we had a blast at the fair this year.

it's hard to tell in this photo but we were very very.. very high up.  Ocean was keeping momma safe tho.. no worries. 

these are some photos i found when i was cleaning out my phone. 

happy happy birthday to that beautiful River monster. the first 5 photos were taken/edited by his talented aunt becki. 

River Monster Turns 1 Year Old!

hard to believe that we've already had our little caterpillar for a year now. we had our own little birthday party for him the day he turned 1. he wasn't quite sure what to do with this green blob of birthday cake. but it didn't take him long to figure it out.

trying out some birthday presents.

checkin out his birthday tat.