Reganne 7th Birthday Party

Birthday Celebrations started Sunday afternoon with a Friends BBQ and Birthday Cake. Don't forget the Birthday Cake. It is so hard to fit in all the activities in one day with everyone's crazy schedules so it will take 3 days to complete all the activities.

Birthday Card from Grandma JeanAnn & Grandpa Chris.. I will try to read it. Instead money fell out and the card was soon forgot.

Wheeler & DeMacedo's waiting for presents.


A piece of paper is all Mom & Dad gave me.
That is not a present!!
We are taking her to Anti-Gravity Tuesday for her birthday.


Blow out the candles and make a wish!!

Four Years Ago...

It's hard to believe that four years ago today this little boy came into our family. He maybe small but he is mighty. He is full of mischief, giggles, hugs, and kisses.

He is too cute...You just want to hug him.

He wanted to pose this way. I agree with him that it is perfect.

Our Little Man!!!

We Love You!!!

Now if only he can wait until his party later today. When asked what he wants. He replies I get what I get and don't throw a fit. We will see?

Happy 4th Birthday Ryder

He has been waiting so patiently for his birthday and since his birthday is on Sunday it became a three day celebration. Starting with treats for his daycare class on Friday. Saturday a visit to Barnes & Noble to get his Birthday Book and free cookie. Then a birthday dinner at Pizza Factory. Presents and cake on Sunday.

Eating Pretzels and Cookies

Barnes & Noble holding tight to his cookie and books.


Pizza for his birthday!!!

Home to sleep and get ready for the big day tomorrow. I hope that he can sleep.

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.

Happy Birthday Rylee #9

This year's birthday dawned at the campground at Cedar Pockets at 5:00 am wanting to watch the sunrise. Then with a chorus of Happy Birthdays from everyone. Her day was all planned and we must follow through. After soccer we headed for Chuck A Rama for lunch.

Then a quick shopping trip to Barnes & Noble for a Birthday Treat and a Birthday Book. The wait began for her party, presents, and cake.

Finally time for presents with friends & family and a little help from little brother.

Pokemon cards and holders, Shrink e Dinks, Tangled, and a Ladybug Pillow Pet.

Grandma Johnson's Chocolate Cake .... AKA Birthday Cake

Make a wish and blow out the candles.

She had a great day full of activities, birthday wishes, and treats. I am amazed at how fast the nine years has gone and how she is growing up.

We Love You Rylee Bug!!!!

Ryder is Two !!!!

My first question has been where has the time gone. My response is quickly how lucky we are to have him as part of our family. My second question is how am I going to survive him? My reply is with alot of patience.

His official stats are: Weighing in fully clothed, minus shoes, plus diaper = 20 pounds 10 ounces. Height including wiggles, giggles, and screaming = 31 inches tall.

Officially he is low average on the charts. (But he is on the charts) He is finally catching up to the other kids. He is healthy and strong.

When shot time arrived he was to receive two. One flu shot and one Hep A. The nurse started swabbing his leg. He was so facinated by that I just was holding his shorts out of the way. The prick came and he erupted into screams. He quickly reached down and pulled on the top of the syringe and out it came. The nurse was surprised and we quickly held him down for the second. After a little bit of comfort he wanted to leave. As he walked out of the exam room. He held up his shorts limping and saying OW, OW. Everyone started laughing as we were walking out. He got his sucker and was happy.

There are the official two pictures.

He loves balls, cars, motorcycles, and teasing his sisters.

Thanks goodness for candid photographs. He promptly started throwing these balls at the photographer and his sisters. They wore me out.