I failed to blog about them on their birthdays, but Kyra turned five on the 20th and Owen’s first birthday was the 26th. Today, we had a party for both of them.

Here are most of the kids. I think it’s everyone but Owen.

Kyra got lots of really great presents.

Kyra was really excited about all of her great new toys!

Owen needed a little help with his stuff.

Owen really liked all of his gifts…

…but I think there was a clear winner!!!

When we gave Owen some cake, he was a little timid at first.

He got the hang of it, though.

Mamaw  gave Owen a bath after all the cake.

Elijah looking like Daddy. Check out his new haircut.

Kyra being silly.

Could he be any cuter? I think not.

The monkeys…

I like this one. I think it’s funny.

Owen wasn’t cooperating for this one.

My super-hot husband at Fort Jackson. Gotta love a man in uniform.

Chris is the guy on the right on the top of the middle wall, helping the othersoldier over the wall.

Chris is the bald guy on the bottom level of the tower thing.

If you want to see those pictures bigger, you can go to www.chaplainmarkolson.blogspot.com

Notice we’re all wearing blue…because we’re blue without our Daddy.