10th mirthday.

listen, i teach science and social studies.  not math.  but i do know enough to know that i skipped our 9th mirthday pics... but between it all, sometimes a lady just can't do everything.  here are some 10th mirthday pictures and some photos of the most handsome 4 (almost 5!) year old you've ever laid eyes on...

we get this look a lot from teddy graham.  he gets so serious.

we get this look too.  the look of utter confusion and innocence.  would THESE eyes ever steer you wrong?  he's like that cat on shrek the 2nd...or 3rd..or whatever.

 

oh yeah, always the drool factor.  always.  gallons of drool...but yet...not a single tooth...

we tried to take some in our "grow with me" chair...but this is way more accurate anyway b/c graham is pulling up on everything he possibly can.

love ya dad....  :)

what's this face, you ask?  it's graham's growling face.  the kid is a growler.  it's a little strange.  maybe we should be worried... but currently it's super cute.  if it continues and turns creepy...we promise to get it checked out.

"hey mom... you've got about 3 seconds left..."

"i mean it.  get that camera outta my face.  i have places to go and people to see...."

 

 "and...i'm out."

 

 and now... big brother's turn.

 how stinking adorable is my little man helping daddy clean up by the pool??  he's such a big help.  he has quite a servant's heart, this guy.

 this next picture is three fold.  yes, THREE.  it's to show off  1.  ben's flawesomely fabulous fohawk  2.  did you know my front door has the door knob RIGHT in the middle of the door?  it's very retro... i've had several people try to convince me to get a new door because of it.  HELLO, no way jose.  the door and it's awesome middle knob is staying right where it is.  3.  my fall pots!  i love them. 

 

pssh.  move over gap kid models.  ben is moving in.

 ben posing by pop's motorcycle.  pop keeps saying he's going to get rid of it... but on pretty weekend days, it sure does frequent our driveway.  hmmm...

 

and, i couldn't leave out my furry son.  ole dooley.  craig fixed our back gate so it would latch better and i think it raised it a bit... i can't tell if it's a good or bad thing for dooley.