More Birthday Celebrating

Happy Birthday, Mom!

Happy Birthday, Jordan!

Today we went to Jordan's Birthday Party. It was at this really cool place called Pump It Up where they have giant inflatable things for the kids to play on. This was fun even for the adults, because unlike the traditional play places for kids, this place lets the big kids play too!

Just imagine, Erica, Barb and me all together in a place filled with kids and play equipment - you know we made the most of it!

Here are some pictures of the festivities:

The Birthday Girl!

Kelsey and a new friend coming down the slide.

Mariah and Kelsey getting ready to go through the obstacle course.

Inside the Bouncer - see? Barb and Erica are having just as much fun as the kids (and so was I, even though I'm behind the camera!)

At one point in the Bouncer, things became a little dangerous...Kelsey and I collided and her very loose top tooth became even more loose. She grinned at me after we both stood up, and her mouth was full of blood. I got her out of the Bouncer and we went looking for Daddy. Jim successfully removed the tooth, and we got Kelsey to the point where she was excited that the Tooth Fairy will be coming, then we had to take a picture of her new toothless grin in front of the Pump It Up sign. It turned out to be a very exciting day!

Great party, Erica - thanks so much for inviting us!!

Birthday Surprise

After Kelsey's pictures, we went to lunch at Dario's to celebrate my birthday. My actual b-day isn't until Wednesday, but it's monthend week at work, so we know we won't be able to go out that day. Well, I thought it was just going to be the three of us going to lunch - I wasn't expecting anything special.

Well, then I found out that my dad was coming too, which I thought was really nice. THEN, we walk into the resteraunt and I see Barb and Mariah at a big huge table, complete with a balloon bouquet. They totally surprised me!!

I have a wonderful husband and great friends, I am so thankful for them!

Here's a picture of the cake:

Isn't that so sweet? *Smiles*

Birthday Party Time!

Well, I'm a little late posting this, but better late than never, right?

We had Kelsey's Fifth Birthday Party last Sunday. We didn't have as many people come as last year, but it turned out to be a really nice party. Our house is too small for large parties anyway!!

Here are some pictures of Kelsey and her friends at the party:

Princess Kelsey

We got the kids a pull-string pinatta - safe for indoor use. Jim looks like he has a butterfly head!

The girls loved scrambling for the candy that covered the floor when they broke the pinatta!

The girls had a baloon fight with my dad - I'm not sure who enjoyed it more, thr girls or Dad

Daddy lighting the candles for Kelsey.

As you can see, everyone had a good time. Happy Birthday, Kelsey!!

Luke's Birthday

Today is Luke Bradley's 6th Birthday. Who's Luke Bradley, you ask? Luke is my 120 pound "lap dog".

My husband thinks I'm crazy, knowing when Luke's birthday is and insisting on buying him a special rawhide on his special day. I also insist on telling Luke "Happy Birthday" and encouraging Kelsey to do the same. Luke loves hearing it - he pants and wags his tail, and nuzzles up close to be petted.

My step mom even called and left a voice mail on my cell phone for Luke today - she wanted to wish him a Happy Birthday as well. I put the cell phone on speaker phone and held it near Luke's ear - he got REALLY excited. My husband just shook his head and said "You two are insane."

I don't think we're crazy. Pets are just as important to a family as every other family member. We take them in to our homes when they're very young (Luke was only 5 weeks when I got him), we take care of them, we love them, and they love us in return. I'm not told I'm crazy when I wish my husband, my stepdaughter, or any other family member a Happy Birthday - so why should I be told I'm crazy when I wish Luke Bradley a Happy Birthday??