The Random Catch-Up Post

I've had all kinds of thoughts going through my head over the last few months, but they just never make it to a well-written blog post. So for the sake of capturing our family memories (and maybe one day I'll FINALLY sit down to turn this blog into a Blurb book...if only I had an entire day to myself...hint, hint Wade), here are some random photos from the last few months to catch up on.

Lots of firsts in Tate's world. First time to play with Mommy's make-up.

And lots of Daddy/Tate experiences. The first Texas Rangers game. Wade took him to the game along with both Grandpa & Poppy. He went in with low expectations, considering it was an afternoon game right in the middle of nap time. But Tate really did great and lasted six innings. Of course the ice cream in the plastic helmet was a huge hit. And he still talks about the dot race. Since the game (and lots of Rangers games on TV), he has developed quite a wind-up pitch.

His first bike race with Daddy. Again, Wade went in with low expectations not knowing how Tate would do in the bike trailer for 20 miles. He proved to be a trooper and Wade said was often heard blaring his monster truck siren and yelling, "Go faster Daddy!"

And his first overnight camping trip. Our Wednesday night group has an annual tradition of the Dads taking all of the kids camping. This was Tate & Wade's first year to be able to go. This picture just about sums it all up.

He of course loved every minute. I'm sure being with Wade, eating Mr. Brandon's donuts made from scratch, getting incredibly dirty, and being with so many big kids were all highlights. And amazingly, Wade said Tate slept all night in the tent, even after falling off the air mattress twice.

Earlier this summer we went to a local library to hear Eddie Coker perform. Back in my special events planning days when I managed a kid's arts/music festival, he was the headliner. His music really is pretty fun. We met Kristen and her boys there and have been listening to the Woo-Woo Dance in the car ever since. This was the first time I had seen Tate dance freestyle to live music. Hilarious. The pictures don't do it justice. Just imagine Elaine dancing on the infamous Seinfeld episode. Oh, how I love this boy. :)

His second ride on a horse. This time at cousin Mallory's birthday party. He LOVED it.
And speaking of horses, I was able to take Tate to watch cousin Mary Tish in one of her horse shows (where she won 1st place!). We were all so proud!
And she's not blood-related but might as well be. Anna & Paige came for a quick visit after Will was born. Tate looooooves playing with Anna. They are separated by states and several years, but still have such a great time together. Of course, it's no wonder since their moms do too. And we can't wait to meet Baby Boy Reynolds coming soon!

And lastly, for some reason I've tried hard not to compare the boys too much. I'm know I'm way overthinking it, and it won't really do any permanent damage to compare and contrast their differences. So when I realized I had pictures of both of them in the same outfit on the same rug, I had to look and compare.

They are almost the same age here. I think their faces look similar, but the hair is so different. Although this was right in the middle of Tate's awkward hair stage when the full head of dark hair was falling out to be replaced by a full head of blonde hair. Love them both!

And there you have it, some random family updates!