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It doesn't matter the occasion or how much time you have to stay...Bates is always a good time!

We Love Birthday Parties...

...and this little guy's was one of the best!
Happy Birthday Dude!

EZ and the birthday boy posed for a picture with cake!

Gotta' love the masks and painted lizard!

Emers was the queen of the jumpy!

Love this boy!

Wild Man found the best climbing tree ever!

The princess even left with a stash of perfect pink crowns!

It was hard to leave, but that didn't stop the boys from continuing the party at home.
It was SO much fun! I'm exhausted!

Emmy I Love!

Western Days!

Valley Center Western Days...what fun! This day brings back a lot of memories. It is so great to see how much the kids enjoy it, too!

Seth and Ethan were on the Ag Day float.

Mommy Daughter Disney Day

EZ Catches!

Another fabulous day at T-Ball...Go Jaxx!

Teacher Luncheon

Our TPC is wonderful! Here we are on our way to the Day of the Teacher luncheon. Thanks for the ride Mr. Bill!

They transformed the old library at the Upper School into a 50's diner.
It was perfect!

After the Princess Party...

Today, we went to one of Emmy's school friend's birthday party. The girls were all so cute and had such fun. Emmy wouldn't let go of her goody bag when eating pizza at home!

Out Goes the Second Tooth

Finally! Seth's teeth are starting to come out. He got up from bed tonight complaining about how his tooth was bothering him. With a little convincing, he let me pull it out!

It's about time! Look at the big one coming in behind!

Ready, Set...

Rollers and a toothpaste smile...who could ask for more?

Little Missy was so excited when she discovered the velcro rollers! At first, she thought they were just stacking toys, but then...oooh, la, la...she was in love! So cute!

Princesses in Pettiskirts!

Each week, these darling girls cheer on their big brothers as they play t-ball.

Our little sisters have got to be the most adorable girls ever! Love them!

Wildflower Triathlon

Randy just completed his first triathlon!

So impressive! Way to go honey!

Thank Heaven for Little Girls!

...truly a darling child! We are so lucky!

Finally!

At almost eight years old, Wild Man finally started to make progress in losing his first tooth before heading off for Open House.

Thank you Mrs. Callahan for pulling it out for him the next day...we worried it would hang around forever!

Open House!

We enjoyed two fun nights of Open House this week. Ethan was so excited to share his kindergarten class with us. It rained during the performance, but all was well.

Ethan showed off his first missing tooth (thanks to Mrs. Callahan who pulled it out for him). The next day, she pulled out Seth's first tooth on the playground. Ethan had his second tooth pulled the following week. Thank goodness for Mrs. Callahan...way to pop them out!

Carlsbad 5000 and the Flower Fields

In preparation for his upcoming triathlon, Randy ran the Carlsbad 5000 and then rode his bike home. The kids and I took the opportunity to visit the flower fields and go to lunch. Amazingly enough, Randy beat us home!