Belated Birthday Dinner

Andrew reminded us 3 months later that we were playing ball on his actual birthday and he didn't get to go out for a birthday celebration. So this weekend we did!

Andrew's 7th birthday

What a fun day!! It started with a birthday blessing, then a lunch appointment at Chick fil a, then a surprise carload of balloons and car decorations, then a BIG WIN in our first playoff game!! We celebrated with baseball cookies, Pei Wei, and presents. This day was packed full of fun!!

Number 43

Today was Randy's 43rd birthday. The boys enjoyed decorating the cake I made today and arranging the candles perfectly. We met Randy at Lupe's for a yummy Mexican fiesta and then came home for cake and presents. Andrew worked hard at picking out a pair of tennies for his dad and then used his money to buy he and his brother a pair of shoes. So, actually all my boys got new shoes today.
Happy 4-3 Randy!!!

Maddie's ONE!

Julie and Paul threw together a wonderful celebration for Miss Maddie at Gymboree to celebrate Maddie turning one! The room was full of children having a blast and adults enjoying watching them. The kids took a quick break for chicken nuggets and cake and then were back out for parachute time and bubbles. The party continued at our house as we watched Maddie open all her fun presents.
What a fun day of celebrating!

Happy Birthday Poppa!

We celebrated dad's birthday last night with beef stew and chocolate chip pie! We all enjoyed watching the children interact with one another. They are at such a fun stage!

Matthew couldn't resist the cake. As soon as he saw it he was ready to sing Happy Birthday and EAT cake.

Miss Caroline

Maddie and Matthew admiring the cake.

Matthew helping Poppa blow out the candles.

Maddie trying to figure out what this is all about.

Birthday Fun

Today was Mariah's 4th birthday party. She had Curly and Daisy come do balloons and face paint at the Racquet Club. Nicholas and Andrew got a little carried away with it! Poor Matthew has another cold and wasn't able to make the party. So, when Andrew walked in with an Elmo balloon for him, he was scared to death! He wasn't sure what had happened to his brother.

Weekend Picture Dump

On the agenda this weekend:
Friday- Stephanows stopped by for a drink
Saturday- pj bike ride, hair cuts, park, portraits, and Taylor Swift concert and dinner with the Pappantonakis
Sunday- recovery and Oma's birthday party

Yogi Bear Campgrounds - Mike's Birthday

Mike and his family were all camping at Yogi Bear for Memorial Day weekend and invited us to join them on Sunday to celebrate Mike's birthday. It was our first trip, of hopefully many to come. They had a HUGE 5 story water slide that Andrew attempted to gather enough nerve to do twice, and chickened out both times. I secretly didn't mind. But, I did enjoy the slide myself! All the cousins enjoyed the kiddie pool and closed it down at 8. Michayla and Allissa were early to bed and Jonathen and Andrew enjoyed the campside viewing of Gnomeo and Juliet. We grubbed on ribs, beans, and potato salad before singing Happy Birthday and calling it a night!

Andrew turns 6!

Lots of experiments with bubbled

Andrew making his birthday wish

Checking out all the colors

Tasting the smoke

The Mentos Gyser

Sheer Excitement

The birthday cupcakes

Andrew TURNS SIX!!!

Andrew requested a science party this year that ended up being a BLAST!! Mad Science came and did a great presentation of all kinds of experiments. Then we had stations set up through out the yard with other fun, messy STUFF!!! The Mentos Gyser was by far the favorite!!