Surprise!!

  The kids managed to keep it a secret and 

pulled off a surprise party for two of their friends.

It was Crazy Town at our house,

but we sort of thrive on that sort of chaos.

 

Surprise!!

I actually thing we scared the birthday girls.

 Group Hug!

 Party games and lots of sugar, this made for one crazy 

school night and about 20 ornery kids the next day at school!

NASH turns 1!

 Our little man has turned one.

This has definitely been very bittersweet. Our

last little one has turned the BIG 1!

He is a happy, giggly, calm little man

and we all just love him to pieces.

Thinking about this past year

he came early, spent a month in the NICU,

was a really unhappy and uncomfortable his first three

months home, then he had his surgery at 6 months with

2 months recovery and keeping him on his back, and

he emerged as a delightful sweet little sidekick.

He isn't quite crawling but is rolling everywhere and loves

to be a part of the action.

We love our little NASH!

Bruce Springsteen

"Born in the USA"

We celebrated on the fourth with the Vines'

and then had cupcakes at home with the kids.

 And, of course decorations and a pinata

 Oh, and a dance party!

Superhero night at the 66ers

 Our family was invited to a fun birthday party at the 66ers baseball game,

 it also happened to be Superhero night.

We sat in the grass seats and the kids ran around crazy and

enjoyed being together.

Ben got to talk baseball with Tatum and actually watch a few innings.

 Tatum and Jameson

 Lincoln and the birthday boy Caius

THE BIG 33!

 Ben and I at Disneyland

 Homemade gifts

Happy Birthday to me!

Ben makes the day so special each year.

I think 33 is going to be a great year.

I have ended the baby making phase and we

are so blessed with our four sweet kiddos.

I am happy, we are healthy (getting there),

and it is going to be a great year!

Padawan Training-Lincon's Birthday!

Birthday Donuts

Nothing like starting a birthday with a sugar rush!

 Five years ago, in a galaxy not so far away,

Lincoln was born. At a young age his 

energy drew the attention of the
 Lego Jedi Council.

This last year Lincoln has been learning the power of the force.

 Master Yoda has called upon Padawan Lincoln to seek out 

future Jedi.Your youngling's presence is
 requested to complete
 Jedi Training.

 

Goodie Bags

I ran out of time for his birthday cake,

 so he got cupcakes that were supposed to look like a light saber.

After Jedi Training, the youngling's were prepared

to face Darth Vader.