Birthdays

We had a very busy season of birthdays, and I didn't want to blog until it was finally over. This has been an exhausting month!!! Addie's birthday is the end of August, but we were in Minnesota visiting family the week before so we celebrated with them. Then we had to do something once we got home and actually had her birthday. But her special day was also the first day of school, and I hadn't been organized enough to schedule a birthday party with friends, so we decided to wait a couple weeks and combine parties with Max as his birthday is the end of September. That was a day of total chaos and fun!! What great people we've become friends with! And, to finally fulfill a promise made months ago, tonight we graced Chuck E. Cheese's with our lofty presence.

Now, the children are sleeping peacefully, and I don't have to worry about another birthday for nearly three whole weeks!! Corey's mom is turning 49 (or so) in October, then his dad turns an unmentionable number (tee hee hee!) the first of November. We also have a nephew and uncle mixed in there, didn't talk about the few nieces' that came and went, and then comes my day of fun followed by Christmas. Whew!!

After all that, here are the pictures to prove our month of total fun!

In Minnesota, lovingly enjoying her first (of many) Polly Pocket princess


A rare show of affection to someone other than his mama, Hudson is warming up to cousin Sophie


This kid LOVES to dress up! As long as it's something cool, like a real live Space Ranger.


Or the Hulk! Here's the only real cake I made this season. Aren't my kids darling?

Back home, at the beginning of our fun party. This is a common view of Hudson. Dumping the contents of whatever is within his reach onto the table, floor, over the balcony... whatever pleases him. Good thing he's cute!

Planning a party for kids ranging from two to six years old is a little stressful, especially since that meant there would be plenty of adults to entertain as well. I thought a pinata would be a fun crowd pleaser. I was right!

She's got a great arm, but this thing outlasted 10 kids and several hits from Dad before giving up it's bounty

Even this guy got his share, the candy was everywhere!

Cupcake time, every girl's favorite time of day!

I made spiderman webbed cupcakes for Max, and I really wanted to get the right red and blue. We're still seeing the food coloring coming out of these kids.

PRESENTS!!!!

Corey had to make sure part of Max's dress ups included a cool football helmet and jersey

How could you tell this face "No!"

My tough guys

I love this picture. It is Addie to a tee! Has to be involved in everything fun, even if the ring on her finger clashes with the helmet head she sported for the rest of the day.

The very best idea we had was to meet at Chuck E. Cheese's at 4:00 on a Monday. It was quiet, still clean, the staff must have just clocked in because they were all very accommodating and pleasant... not what I had dreaded.

A typical view of Grandma, JACKPOT!

And the final present opening! Trying to replace a night time vise with a cool pillow to snuggle. I'll let you know tomorrow if it works...

And I've started sewing!! I made superhero capes for my super kids, and I'm pretty proud of them. I also made Addie a dress, but made it for next year as we have a great friend that has loads of beautiful hand-me-downs she blesses us with so there is no need for now.

How cool is this?! Halloween is taken care of, thanks WalMart!

Happy Birthday, to my lovely kiddos! I love you so very much, and hope you have a great year!