Jack's Party

Happy Birthday Jack! OK, we are celebrating a few days early. His birthday isn't until Tuesday, but we decided to have his party Saturday night. There was a little cake and a lot of family. So here are our highlights...

Jack actually ate his cake and I know this may not seem like a big deal to most people, but after Wesley's first birthday we felt a little ripped off. Wesley touched the icing with one finger, wiped it on Brad's shirt, and wanted nothing else to do with it, so we totally missed out on the big, messy, dig in tradition. We were delighted that Jack did the opposite! And he truly did make a BIG mess!

After a quick wardrobe change, he opened presents (upon presents, upon presents). THANK YOU everyone!

It was a great night! And now my baby is ONE, well almost.

all things new...long overdue!

Finally, I have a working computer again! Now a little updating...

First. With a expanding family comes the demand for a larger vehicle. So here it is.

And with a perfectionist for a husband comes the demand for a spotless yard. Not that I am complaining, the results of his hard work are fabulous. It's been a year in the making and we love the yard! Great job Brad!

Of course my last blog was about our best news yet, our baby GIRL, but here is her debut...

And in case you couldn't tell I'm excited, I have already learned to make flower clips for her hair. I spent an afternoon with a couple of my friends here in the neighborhood and we made tons of them. Best part is they were so cheap and easy to make. I only spent about $12 on supplies and ended up with all the clips you see below!

While we're talking about hair, Jack finally got his first haircut...much overdue.

Before...

...and after. So much better.

Now that the yard is finished and summer is winding down, we've been able to see much more of Brad on Saturdays, so the boys and I are taking full advantage. Last weekend we went to the barn at Thanksgiving Point (we really can't get enough of that place) and for the first time Dad was able to come along.

The boys had a great day, topped off with scoops of ice cream!

Our final and latest news is... my baby can walk!!! Can you believe it! He is so cute teetering around! He still can't manage to stand up on his own, but once he's up there's no stopping him. He's off from one side of the room to another.

They grow up too fast.