"It's my birthday, now where is my cake?!"

Happiest 4th to our Rowan Kate! We celebrated Rowan's birthday at our house with lots of friends. In total, I had 17 kids running wild in my house, most of which were little girls. Our garden girl/ladybug theme was a hit! We made crowns, bug masks and colored to keep the munchkins tied up while wine kept the mommies sane. Thank you so much to guests who made the afternoon a blast! Including Erin and her troop, my neighbor Karen and her two girls, as well as Aunt Dani, Alexis and Katie. Etta and Amelia, Bents and Isabel, and Jenn and her kids who have become very welcome staples here in the OO house were also in attendance!

And the leaves go down...

On Sunday morning, I woke up to my already wide awake 3 and 6 year old singing in the living room (in their underwear no less) about fall. As far as I know it was completely made up and the only part I really understood was the chorus "And the Leaves go down" (and at that point, they jump up and fall down - ring-around-the-rosy-style). So in honor of their fall song and dance, here are some pictures updated pictures of the kids!

(Rowan at our Church's Fall Festival)

(Keegan tries to put on a scary face...a handsome one at that)

(Riley is smiley)

(The littler O'Tooles)

Playing catch up...

Its been a little while since I posted...ok, a LONG while, but with school, church, karate and sports, I feel as if I am infinitley playing catch up. So I bid adieu to summer, as we start to embrace the Fall. (Yes, I am well aware that it is already the middle of October). Cheers everyone!

Happy Birthday Joseph!

From happy baby to lovable toddler to my clever little Kindergarten graduate...Happy Birthday to one of the toughest, most amazing kids ever. I love you Joseph Colin O'Toole. Happy 6th Birthday!

Rowan

Just a couple of cute pics, I snapped of Rowan during a couple of our summer adventures.

(At the pool)

(At the park)

(Fingerpainting at a friend's birthday party)

Splish, splash!

Bathing suits...check! Flip flops...check! Towels and Sunscreen...check! The world's largest tote bag full of snacks, diapers and pool toys...check! Heading off to the pool is one of the kids' favorite summer activites. Keegan is a fearless (to the point of scaring Mom) practically self-taught swimmer; Joey is recent graduate of the baby pool; Rowan is my little bathing beauty; and Riley who got into the water for the first time recently all love the time we spend with our friends and family at the local pools. (Not to mention, Mommy LOVES the post pool quiet time.)

We all scream for ICE CREAM!

Ok, so it may not be the healthiest thing in the world, but having ice cream in the summer time is an OO Family staple. So bring it on Mr. Ice Cream Truck Driver!!