I have had almost eight weeks to get used to the fact that Tate is now fifteen, but I am not sure I have!

Wasn’t he just our tiny but mighty cheerful warrior who jumped into his Baba’s arms at four years old wearing a size 18 month clothing??

I am sure that was just yesterday!!

WHAT A GEM OUR TATE OWEN IS!!

And it was very very fun to celebrate him!

Of course we did so on a Sunday with family on family day.

There was dinner – a delicious burger bar and homemade fries!

There was CAKE – and cupcakes – thanks to Addie Mae!

And there were gifts.

Giving gifts is high on our list of favorite things to do!

The next day was Tate’s actual birthday and it was a beautiful day.

We had been talking all summer of all these things we wanted to do, things we were going to do, and none of them were happening!

So I texted Kayla that Monday morning and basically asked her if she would like to bring the children over to swim and have lunch for Tate’s birthday.

She said YES!!

Tate was so excited when I told him (and so were Eliza and I!)

We had THE BEST DAY just being together, and enjoying summer!

It did my heart so good.

The best photo of the day is that last one!

Kay sent it to me once they were home – I would say that shows one successful birthday bash!!!

Memories made, and now memories kept!!

Happy Birthday to our Tate Owen!!

You will always be our cheerful young warrior!!

WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!