Happy Birthday To Me...

In the midst of everything else I celebrate a birthday too last week. It was a great day where I was surrounded by friends, and family. I was lucky enough to skip out of work early on Friday, and head to the baseball game with the kids. We had a great time together, and the kids really enjoyed being back in the stadium. Colten is going to attempt to be bat boy this season however last weekend was a little to cold for that. After the game everyone went to La Fiesta, and then back to our house for cake and Ice Cream. I was spoiled rotten as well. I am so thankful to have so many generous caring people in my life. I can not wait to see what this year has in store for me!
Aubrey and I, she was great help with the gift opening!

Colten did not care about the gifts. He was way to busy chasing Bricen around the house.

Family photo.

Yes Aubrey is over dressed! She wanted to wear her fancy clothes!

It wouldn't be a birthday party without putting a bow on someones head!

Aubrey's Birthday From My Point of View...

Like I mentioned in my last post I will be blogging several times about Aubrey's birthday party. The following pictures are from my camera. Before we headed to her party we had a small party with people who could not make it to the house on Tuesday night, and once again Aubrey was SPOILED rotten.

Here she is with all her gifts!

Time to open!

Now on to her party. Here she is stretching while at the same time letting the boys know the rules, and that she was in charge!

I love my cheese ball!

Miss Addison. How adorable is she?

Aubrey in the pit.

Running down the trampoline. She had fun despite the look on her face!

All the kids had lots of fun!

Once we went upstairs I completly tended to Aubrey, and stopped taking pictures. I am so glad that I had so many people willing to fill in on the picture taking duties!

Aubrey's Birthday From Aunt Lori's Point Of View...

Aubrey had her 3rd birthday party last weekend. She had lots of fun, as did everyone (I hope). I didn't feel the need to take a whole lot of personal pictures, I wanted to enjoy Aubrey, and her special day and not worry about making sure I had pictures of every single moment. With that being said I relied on family to take lots of photo's, and they delivered! I think it's funny how each set of pictures are so different. I love that I had three different people taking picture's, therefore I have three different point of view for her party. Yes this does mean I will be doing four seperate post (I did take a few pictures myself) on her birthday party but she's only three once, and I want to remember EVERY detail. So here is post number one. Photo's from Aunt Lori's Camera.

The kids being told all the rules before the party!

Colten wasted no time and headed straight for the trampoline!

Mid-Air!

I LOVE the look on her face in this one. She looks like she's having the time of her life!

Did I mention he LOVED the trampoline?

Playing with cousin Devin.

Watching everyone have fun!

The kids all LOVED the pit!

Aubrey Loves Devin. So cute!

Grandpa Mike, and Grandma Ginger.

Time for cake.

She liked blowing out the candles!

So much fun!

Time for Gifts.

I love how all the kids have to get up to see what she got! So cute.

We want to thank everyone who made her day so special. She is already asking when her next birthday party is!

Wordless Wednesday...

Orange Belt...

Colten started karate a couple months ago and is absolutely LOVING everything about it. The experience has been beyond wonderful, and we are so glad that he is taking such a big interest in it. He takes it very seriously, and is always excited on Karate day. Last Saturday Colten was tested for his orange belt. I can't believe he already has the skills to test for that first belt.
Here Colten is sitting with everyone in his "ability level" before the testing began.

Colten getting ready to break a board! Such a strong boy.

Next was the skills part.

The instructor basically told them what to do and they had to do it from memory.

The skills were right next to me so I was able to take LOTS of pictures of this!

Running up to get his belt. He was very proud of himself.

He was on the move!

Getting his belt from the instructor's.

After class showing off his new belt.
We are so proud of him, and can hardly wait for his tournament next weekend!

Aubrey's Family Party...

Wow! What a crazy busy week this has been. We had a family party for Aubrey on Tuesday night, and everyone had lots of fun. We were all so happy that Justin was in town to celebrate with us this year, such a blessing. We let Aubrey pick EVERYTHING for her home party and she had lots of fun making sure everything was perfect.

Here's the princess getting ready to start her party!

I LOVE the look on her face in this one. She is so pure looking.

She wanted spaghetti for dinner.

She told Mya she couldn't have spaghetti so she settled for a bottle instead.

I love these three monkey's, mess faces, and all.

The boys playing after dinner. It needs to hurry up and get nice out, all Colten's winter clothes are getting to small (what an amazing problem to have).

Aubrey with uncle Brett waiting to open presents.

Addison, she's getting SO big.

So excited to start opening presents.

Love this little women so much.

She loves her new kitties.

Opening her stroller from Colten.

Daddy's turn to help her.

The girl loves Barbies.

Colten showing off his orange belt.

Tea party time.

Time to blow out some candles. I think this may have been her favorite part of the evening.

With Grandma Donna after cake.

Love the smile on Amyah's face.

We can't wait to celebrate this weekend with all her friends. We are so blessed to have so many people around who love and care for our little girl so much!