Ra, ra, ra, ra, ra....GO COUGARS!

College football season has officially started, which around the Swensen household means that Saturdays are full of football, screaming, and hopefully an elated husband (when BYU wins, when they don't, watch out!). Jake was lucky enough to actually get to attend the BYU vs. Oklahoma game played in Dallas last weekend. I was thrilled they won, apparently Jake cried he was so happy, (love you honey). So like a stalwart wife I watched the game with my three kids in tow and all dressed to support our favorite team. Luke actually really loves to watch and is starting to understand the rudimentary rules and players at least. He keeps telling everyone that BYU got 2 TOUCHDOWNS! Both the boys sing the fight song and pretend to play football when they are wearing their jerseys...which they look absolutely adorable in. So, here's to an undefeated season and National Champs (this is what Jake is hoping for).

Ty's 2nd Birthday

CAKE!!

The Batmobile.

Superhero books and action figures.

I wanted to post a few pictures of Ty's birthday celebration. We had to celebrate a few days late this year, but he didn't notice or care. He LOVES superheros so we had all superhero toys, books and cake. Batman is his favorite. He really loved his cake which made me happy I could make it for him. Mostly he just loves cake, but he thought the batsymbol was pretty cool.

Tyger is Two!

On his first birthday.

Brand new.

September 2nd was a crazy day for us this year. I was AGAIN in the hospital bringing another sweet child into the world. Ty didn't know or care that it was his birthday. I usually spend a lot of time reflecting on my kids birthdays. These days are some of the best of my life (top 4 moments). They are my angels from heaven, my little miracles. I couldn't imagine life without them. Now Ty and Lily will get to share their special day. Jake says he thinks it is because they loved each other so much that they wanted to come on the same day and have that special bond. I like that idea.

Ty is my boy with no fear. He is wild and mischievous and wonderful! He makes us laugh, and truthfully I think he gets away with more than he should because he is so stinkin' cute. He loves movies, eating, playing outside, eating, Batman, Star Wars, eating and movies. He knows all of his letters, loves to sing, wrestle and do anything that big brother is doing. He has brought so much joy into our hearts and home. The day I found out I was pregnant with him filled me with so much joy and it has swelled and grown to more than I thought I could feel. I remember my mother telling me that as you have more children your love just grows. I didn't understand that until I held Ty for the first time. I was overcome with emotion. My beautiful little boy touched my heart so deeply and has added a new dimension to my life as a woman and mother. Tyger, we love you and all your fiestiness. We are so grateful you are ours forever.

Welcome Lily Faye

6 lbs. 10 oz. 18 inches. Beautiful, healthy, precious...couldn't imagine life without her now.

More to come later. Just getting a few pics up.