Theodore turns 4!

Happy 4th Birthday Theodore!

Traditional morning cinnamon roll with candles and bed head!

Taking your new wheels for a spin!  You also went for a special lunch on the day of your birthday with Papa, and ran some errands.  You had a family party a few weeks later.  You chose a campfire theme and we were blessed with a beautiful spring day!

Opening presents...

Birthday cake outside by the fire pit...

Someone sneaking some frosting...

Trying out some new toys!

Thanks all for coming to the party and for all the fun gifts!

Theodore, you are T-bear to Papa, Teddy to your sisters, and Theodore to Mama and Harrison.

You continue to love the outdoors, love playing legos which allow you to imagine and create, and also love all things cowboys and hunting!  You remain particular and persistent about things! 

We love you! XOXOXOXO

Happy Easter! 2015

 Easter egg dying...

 After church on Easter Sunday.  Flowers we picked out with Grandma Linda which were used to decorate church.

 Cisco of course felt he needed to join in the photo fun...

Boy bonding time with Papa at park near Grandma Van's assisted living residence, where we celebrated with Grandpa Ken's family.

And the newest member of the Gore house has arrived!!!

Not sure who was more excited to bring him home...Papa or the kids.  Unfortunately as timing had it, Papa had to leave 5 days later for work to China and Hong Kong...for 21 days!!!! Mama is only recording this so her brain can remember how fast and yet how slow these 21 days went.  During this time frame, 14 of the nights were spent dealing with the flu bug which went through all 4 of you.  We had a snow storm, and we (read Mama) was trying to potty train this little pup which meant a fair share of accidents to clean up, garbage tipped over once, and I'm likely forgetting something...but we survived, and Cisco quickly became a part of the family as you can see from below.

 His arrival home...

A few pics from Cisco's first month in our home...

 Mama already has a hard enough time keeping up to date on pictures of we kids, and now she has to add puppy pictures into the mix!

Apparently 4 small children are not enough...

because this little guy will be joining the Gore family as soon as he is weened from his mother...

 Meet our German Shepard, Cisco James.

Valentines 2015

 Sending hugs

and kisses to all!!! 

Extra special ones being sent to Papa who is in Dubai right now for work :(

Love, THEM 

XOXOXOXO

Winter fun 2015

 Eleanor - 6 yo

 Harrison - 2 yo

 Theodore - 3 yo

 Madelaine - 6 yo

 The Gore Four!

ME turn 6!!!!!!

Madelaine and Eleanor can no longer display their age on just one hand...where has time gone!?!?!
You two really wanted to have a "friends" birthday party this year, but Papa and Mama were just not quite ready to venture down that road yet.  So instead we persuaded you that making a trip to the Mall of America and the American Girl Doll Store and having an overnight at a water park hotel should make up for this...and I think you both would agree. 

Marie Grace and Caroline in tow, looking for a new outfit...

 The boys had a fun time too, seeing the lego displays...

 Your birthday fell on a Monday this year, so you were able to celebrate at school and bring treats for your classes.  Traditional birthday cinnamon roll with candles...

 Wearing your birthday gear you received at school...

 Enjoying the special cake your brothers decorated while you were away at school...

 Happy 6th Birthday Eleanor and Madelaine.  Love you bunches!!!

XOXOXOXOXOXO