Noah's 5th Birthday 2009

On Monday, Noah celebrated his 5th birthday! Noah and Kari helped filled the treat bags for the party. We went to lunch with Daddy then came home and made cupcakes with Grammie. Then we decorated them. Neither Noah and Kari wanted to eat dinner, as they were excited about the pool party. They counted down the hours all day..."only 7 more hours....". The next day when Noah was praying over lunch he said, "And thank you God for yesterday. I had a good birthday. It was a really good day. Thank you". I think that says it all.

Here are some pictures from the day.....

A special lunch for a special 5 year old




Can you guess where we are??


That's right...Ci Ci's. Nothing like free buffet and drink coupons on your birthday!


Grammie and Poppy got Noah skates. Once we got them on the right feet, he was ready to roll!


Grammie and Noah made the cupcakes. Noah, Kari and I decorated them.


Baby Addy is ready to party!


Swim Time!


















Ready for cupcakes and icecream




Blowing out the candles


Opening presents




He loved his Hoops and YoYo card!

The 4th of July 2009

The Schindlers came over around noon to swim, grill, eat and celebrate the 4th. After that, we all headed to Jason and Jolene's for more food and fellowship. It was a very full, relaxing day which ended with the kiddos collasping into bed.

Here are some pictures of the day.....



Swimming in the pool keeps you cool on the 4th








Heather and Livi


Getting some grub


Sharing laughs on Independence Day





My future's so bright.....


The only way to travel on the 4th


Noah swinging on the tree swing


There are big smiles in baseball


Food and Beverages




Chillaxin'


Taking a break from wagon riding and having a drink


A red cooler makes a perfect barn for the horses


Mason enjoying some trifle and maybe...is that ketchup on his face??


Sergio enjoys the BBQ ribs


Skylar


Some of the kiddos changed into some dress-up clothes....

Caleb the Knight


Riley aka Lightening McQueen


See if you can find the Hulk and Mr Incredible in the sparkler pictures below.....

Faith enjoys her peanut butter pie


SPARKLERS!!!!






Wonder Twins....Activate!








None of us were sure if we wanted to venture out and see fireworks, so Rick, Joe and Jason went and got a few of their own.....






Caleb and Astera watching the fireworks


We ended up trying to catch the fireworks at Ft. Meade. We watched from a parking lot near by since it was an hour wait to get into the base.