Picture Compilation of Kieran

Just so that we don't forget what this little guy was like at 4.

He loves himself some good zoo time.  I think he'd be great if we took him there once a week.

Always into mischief:)

Monkey at Halloween.  He loves going to school and telling us was his "vocabulary words" are.  The other week he used the word feast, colossal, and preposterous in sentences that made sense. 

The other night he crawled into his bed so nice and read to himself/looked at the pictures in his book and proceeded to fall asleep right in the middle of this. 

Svea Is A Reader

Svea is a reader!  See for yourself!

Here is Svea's first book that she read on her own.  She practiced and practiced and I bet we she read this to me 10 times before we got on the phone to call Grandma and Grandpa D and then Gaga so that she could read it to them.  Another day we hopped in the car so that we could go to Great Aunt Shirley and Uncle Williams house to read it to them too. Svea read to them and then Shirley read to them while they devoured her pumpkin muffins. Svea is so proud of herself and it is a joy to watch her learn and take off with reading!  

Svea's Party!

 Svea had a cat birthday party.  We had it at Courts Plus at their indoor play land.  Our kids LOVE this place and it's a great place to burn off pent up energy.  She invited some church friends and her class.  I think we learned out lesson in inviting the whole class.  This party was huge and maybe a little overwhelming, but she handled it very well. Gaga and Grandpa Ron came too as well as Great great aunt Shirley! We weren't too good with pictures.  It was hard to keep her sitting still for a picture, which is understandable. 

 It was fun to see her interacting with all of her friends, giggle, laugh, be creative, and run around.  

 Presents were a huge hit as you can tell!

 I think Dan should be in charge of ordering the cake next year.  I don't know what I was thinking, but I ordered WAY too much cake.  We ate 1/3 of it and the other thirds we'll eat for my birthday at Thanksgiving and I guess we're having Christmas cake.  

 Eyes closed cutie face:)

 Svea and Meeko with a tiny fingerprint.  Woops! 

We love you Svea Grace! Happy Birthday!

Svea is Six!

 Svea had a fabulous time turning six this year.  She loved her special day and soaked up the attention, cake, and presents.  On her actual birthday Papa came for a quick visit before leaving for Mexico.  They got in some good story time before bed.  We had spaghetti and Halloween cake.

 The next day Grandma and Grandpa D came and this is Svea's reaction to opening presents with them.  I think she was excited, but I'm not sure.  

 Here she's opening a pet cat with a carrier and all of the things to take care of it.  She choose to have a cat birthday party so her cake had a picture of herself and Meeko on it.  More on the party later!  The kids get so excited and love having Grandma and Grandpa here.  We think we wear them out, but know they love it too.  We went to the zoo one day, had the party another day, church, and trunk or treat at the church!  It was a packed weekend. 

Svea on her birthday getting cat pajamas from mom and dad.  Svea Grace, we love you so much.  Your silly spirit and drive to be creative at whatever you are doing is so fun to watch.  Your deep concern for others is humbling and the love that you give us melts away our crazy days.  We love spending our days with you and it was so fun to celebrate you on your birthday!