Happy Birthday to Me

Turing 45 this year really was a fun birthday. All thanks to my three kids. They are so into celebrating birthdays, holidays, and everything in between. Reganne wanted to know if I was having a birthday party. I told her no. Why she asked is there a rule that parents didn't have parties. Before I could respond she promptly told me that I need to break that rule and have a party. So party we did just as a family. First came dinner of my choice at Texas Roadhouse which everyone loves. The girls were quick to tell the staff that it was my birthday and they wanted the saddle. I told them I was to big. They replied no you aren't that man over there sat on it. Afterwards it was home for presents and birthday brownies.

Please is it time for presents???

Reganne....bought one of my favorites chocolates.


Ryder had to help unwrap his... A smelly candle that he wanted to take to school for show and tell. Rylee bought me perfume in a pretty bottle. Dave gave me a silver ring very pretty.

Texas Roadhouse Birthday Saddle.

It was a great day with many well wishes from friends and family by phone calls and facebook. I really enjoyed my day. It's fun to celebrate, but I will keep it to once a year.

Springtime Picnic

We have been so busy the past couple of weeks running back and forth from activities. We needed some downtime to play. After soccer we ran our errands and ended with a picnic at the park. Every day Ryder asks if we can stop and play at Harmon's Park. The sunshine felt great. However, the wind didn't.

Playing on the jungle gym.

Yummy lunch.

The picnic ended way to soon with everyone needing a bathroom break. Even though we only stayed for about 45 minutes it was long enough to relax.

Spring Soccer: The Purple Princess

Soccer morning started out breezy and cool. It stayed that way the whole game. The Purple Princess were an awesome team and scored multiple goals.

Which way do we go??

They are on the run.

Goal!!

Go Ladybugs!!! Good Game!!

Easter 2011: Easter Morning

The kids had a slumber party in grandma's room and woke each other up bright and early at 6:30 to see if the Easter Bunny had brought them anything. Ryder was running around jumping and yelling that the bunny had come.

A bug catcher...Oops the bunny broke it.

Look at what the bunny brought me!!

My favorite movie.

A cell phone

Easter Outfits

Church started a short time later. It was a rush to get dressed and out the door. I missed taking the official Easter Outfits Picture. We had a great day.

Easter 2011: Colored Eggs & Ice Cream

The kids begged this year to try and color eggs. I am not sure exactly why we haven't done it in years past. Maybe the mess, wasting the eggs, or lack of interest. So I bought the stuff and decided to try it out. The kids had a blast each one trying something different with their alloted eggs. We only had one mishap that resulted in a broken egg. I knew we were in trouble when the kids were fascinated by peeling the egg, but refused to eat it.

How many different colors can we try.

Look what colors I am making.

We love ice cream

It was a fun project and the ice cream was even better.

Easter 2011: Hurricane Easter Car Show

We quickly moved onto our next Easter activity the annual Hurricane Car Show. This time you could feel the anticipation from Dave. He loves walking around looking at all the cars. I enjoy being outside enjoying the weather. I don't enjoy keeping track of the kids and making sure they don't touch the cars. This year it was held at the Rec Center and the smooshed all the cars together on the lawn. There wasn't enough space to walk between the cars and people packed into a small area.

The Waiting....

Friends... Blake & Dacoda Wheeler

Wow... it's little like us. Can we drive it?

Kid Activities.... Bounce houses.



The kids loved bouncing and would have stayed all afternoon if it wasn't for being hungry.

Easter 2011: Neighborhood Egg Hunt & Breakfast

This year Easter dawned to clouds and cooler weather. However, that didn't dampen the excitement in the air . The kids were all eager to get started and find all the eggs they could. The rule was 12 eggs per person.

Is it time yet?

The anticipation is building.....

They are off....

Wow!! you must look high and low.

Look what I found...A big egg.

The anticipation wore off and hunger took its place.

It was a great hunt in a different group of homes this year hosting the event. They did a wonderful job.