Celebrating Anna's first birthday

The birthday girl, with her new sippy cup from Cole.



Celebrating Anna's birthday at the zoo in Portland with Grandma, Grandpa and Sam & Ali, who were visiting from Memphis.





Cole's favorite part of the zoo ... dinosaurs?



The birthday girl showing off her walking skills.

July 4th

Cole rode his bike in the Corvallis 4th of July parade. He did such a great job! He rode the whole way. I was so proud ... and a bit nervous that he would either fall or run into someone ... but mostly proud. He's such a good little bike rider.


After the parade, and a trip to the pool, we hosted my parents, the Browns, and the McGowans for a BBQ and fireworks. Our neighborhood is really fun on the 4th. Lots of kids, lots of fireworks.

Anna is her super cute new dress, made with love by Grandma.


Cole and Justin pretending that they are fireworks.


Snuggling up to watch the fireworks.