Marin's 1st Birthday

Marin turned one a few weeks ago. Jenn had a pumpkin themed party, and a got the privilege to take pictures of all the families in the pumpkin patch. It's interesting how much harder it is to make strangers smile than it is for people that know you. How profound, Shannon Michaelis.

Pumpkin decor. The fun favors for all the kids.

All the yummy food.

Sweet birthday girl. Gotta love that dress from Etsy. A dangerous place for mommies with girls.

I did not have the privilege of drinking any pumpkin ale, but it sure looked festive. Caden smiling real big.

Caden in the patch solo. The Heitzmanns in the patch.

All the kids in the pumpkins. It was hilarious hearing all the screaming and the funny moms that were worrying that the 30 seconds of separation would traumatize their kiddos. I guess I'm just a mean mom. :-) Due to the hurricane, we didn't get to celebrate Caden's 3rd birthday. So we sang to him as well at Marin's party,

My smiling bunch. Mommy photo: me, Wendi, Tracy, Jenn, Kim, Jenise, & Jenny.


Great idea for a fun party! Still craving that pumpkin soup.

Luke's 3rd Birthday

We went to Luke's birthday party a few weeks ago (I know, I am still behind on my posts). It was at Kick's, a soccer place. Justin had a blast! The kids literally ran around the entire time. Brought back memories from the 7 years that I played (and wished I never quit).

The first greeting. Justin & Luke are best buddies and always get so excited when they see each other. Yes, Justin is wearing sunglasses.

Soccer pose. I got them to hold still for a few seconds in order to get this pose.

She shoots, and she misses. It took me quite a few times to make a goal from far away.

Lily with her own ball. Grace with her cousin.

Luke with smiles. Justin looking at the ball.

I somehow lost the last half of the party pix. My apologies to the Wilsons who were expecting some great party pix. Still don't know what button Justin pushed on the computer to make them disappear...

Brooks' 3rd birthday

Brooks had his 3rd birthday at Chucky Cheese. Justin nor I had ever been there. Justin absolutely loved this place!


Brooks getting pumped about the party. Justin loving the skeet ball.

Shooting hoops - too bad dad wasn't there to see it! Justin & little Bee driving the car


Fun placemats as favors (great job Tracy!). Brooks staring at the cake.

The Junod family. Brooks with his prize (thanks to Monica for the tickets).

Wen & I. Last photo op for awhile...

Great party! Thanks for the entertainment!

Hurrication in Waco

Last Hurricane photos, I promise! All I can say is, this is 2 weeks worth of photos that I have been trying to post about for the last 6 weeks.

My mom surrounded by the masses

Tracy drawing a picture of everyone

All of us reading books together

Justin helping Grandpa in the kitchen

All the fellas on a walk with Grandpa

Justin, Asher, & Barrett eating breakfast outside

Wrestling mania

Blackmail photos of everyone taking baths together. I really like the one from behind...

Justin & Harper giving each other a kiss. Barrett singing a song.

Asher just happy to be solo. Harper swinging in the air chairs at my parents' house.

Barrett just chillin'. Looks like Nick...

B, H & J in the wagon

My last moment with Barrett before he was returned to his real mommy. :-)

Justin with Papa Snuf looking at the construction by his office.

Playing on Papa Snuf's computer


That's it, folks! No more photos of our trip around Texas to burden you with. Now to catch up on all our weekend's activities...