Yesterday was the two year anniversary of the day Tate was placed into our arms!

Tate struggles a bit with his anniversary.

I think it has a lot to do with his age – because he was four at the time he remembers more.

I also think it has a lot to do with his personality – he is a deep thinker.

He still wanted to celebrate though!

He told us every single thing he wanted to do!

We started the morning with a surprise for our early bird.

We had bought him the same toy that Eliza picked for her day in a different color.

He loved it!

After breakfast and chores, he and I were off to the store to get some strawberries and ice cream for the dessert he chose.

It is super fun to have one-on-one time with this precious boy!

He talks non-stop!

Tate asked for his big sissy and the babies to come over to play!

They were happy to oblige, of course!

They all play so nicely together!

Don’t worry, I have photos of River too!

YES! He really is that adorable!!

After lunch Kay went home to nap the babies, and the rest of us got in the pool for a swim.

It was freezing cold, but we had fun!

Soon it was time to start dinner prep!

Sticking with tradition, Tate picked his meal and dessert!

Addie Mae gets some tall orders!

She is always happy to oblige!

Two layer vanilla cake with chocolate frosting!

Once everyone rolled into the farm, we had a delicious dinner of baked chicken legs, yam fries, roasted cauliflower with bacon, and steamed green beans.

Yummy!

Good choices, Tate Owen!

Tate wanted to go for a walk after dinner.

One of our favorite things to do!

Usually the kiddos ride things, but we forgot the road had just been chipped!

Finally, dessert.

SO good!

Tate told us that this was “the best day ever!”

I love seeing life through our littles eyes.

It is inspiring!!

Tate Owen, your story is miraculous in our eyes and we just are not worthy to be a part of it!

We could never have imagined how the Lord would bless us as we prayed over your photos and videos long before we could even do anything to try to make you ours!

We are so, so, so grateful that we are your forever more.

You are SUCH a bright light in our lives and we look forward to many more celebrations of that wonderful day you became Tate!

Happy Tate’s Day, our cheerful young warrior!!

We love you to the moon and back!!