My Birthday

I actually had a pretty busy day on my birthday, hence I am all sweaty and in my gym clothes still. But when I did get home, the family was waiting with gifts and a straightened up house.

The girls got my a TON of lotions and stuff at Bath And Body Works! (which I really needed!) :) Thanks girly's!

Mike surprised me by finally put up my can opener I got for Chirstmas last year! :) Plus he also bought me the purse I wanted. Love it!

And because it was too late to have cake, we each had a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup right before bed! (Thanks Kristin!) haha

Happy birthday to me! Thanks family! Love ya!

Halloween Weekend

Mike subbed Livia's primary class and ended up inviting them over for a Halloween breakfast party. It was pretty fun. The kids all looked so forward to it, it was cute. They had green pancakes and bacon and, of course, lots of donuts and whipped cream!

The night before, Livia had 2 of her friends sleep over, and they "helped" give Brooklyn a bath. I went to check on them and they had all gotten in and poor Brooky was standing up 'cuz their was no more room for her! :)

Our beautiful pumpkins! Mike bought one, but never got around to carving it.... :( Livia did the one on the left, then Syd, then mine is on the right. The girls did theirs all by themselves too. I was very impressed!

Livia was a Rocker Chick, Sydney was a ghost, and Brooklyn was a cheerleader!

We had to get a pic of Brooky with our friend, Kristin, 'cuz she was the baseball player that Brooky could cheer for. We though it was pretty funny at the time! (you can tell Brooklyn did too)! ;)

Trunk or Treat

Time to sort, trade & swap the goods! (don't look at the laundry in the background!) hee hee

Fall Fun

We took our rake with us to the Arboretum for some fall fun, since all we have at home is lots of mud, sticks, and smashed apples in our leaves! :) It was fun. The girls had a blast...

Boys Fishing

Mike was able to go to the Tri-Cities and go fishing in the Columbia River with his dad and his Uncle Gary. Mike was such a stud that he was the ONLY one who caught anything; and he happened to catch 2 FISH! :) Good job Honey Buns! ;) That fish tasted mighty good too! We invited friends over and had some fun.

Sydney is 8!!!

I can't believe she is already 8! It's so weird! She chose to have a party at home this year with some friends. First, crafts and snacks after school.

On to the games...

Then, of course, they couldn't wait any longer.... presents!

Then a movie (yes, it was a long birthday party)

Sydney chose dinner, Pizza with Salad.

Lots of crazy playtime..... this little girl, Ashley, was a lifesaver! Brooklyn was glued to her hip almost the whole party. She loves babies. It was cute, Brooklyn liked her! :)

Candles, Cake & Ice cream!

8 girls total, including Livia. (Livia was happy that one girl couldn't come so she could have her goodie bag!) hee hee

Brooklyn liked the cake too. She's developing quite the sweet tooth!

HAPPY 8th BIRTHDAY SYDNEY!!! WE LOVE YOU!!!

Sydney's Baptism!!

Sydney finally got baptized on Oct 8th because we wanted to wait until our parents came home from vacations, but it turned out being a great day with lots of family!

Nana with her grand kids

The whole gang!

Sydney with her grandparents

Dean Fam

Beautiful Baptism girl

Every girl loves to twirl in their baptism dress! :)

Baptism Candy Poster (thanks for the idea Aim)! :)

Kaity & Emmalee were so cute playing "ring around the roses"

Nana in the kitchen... I think she lived there all weekend. Thanks Nana!

Time to Chillax while Mike & Sydney went on their Daddy/Daughter Date to Applebee's.

Quite the spread, huh?!!!

We love you Sydney and are very proud of you! ;)