Saturday, April 18, 2015

Carter's 6th Birthday Party

Some cell phone pictures from Carter's birthday party! 
This trampoline park is one of my kids favorite places! I think all the kids had a great time, and we appreciated so many sweet friends joining us to celebrate!

Most of the kids are a blur in these pictures! Can't stop them bouncing to take pics, oh well!

  Pizza time. The whole group: Landon, Gavin, Allen, Jake, Sean, Yuki, Eme, Taylor, John, Maddie, Greg, Carter, Ella (Lucy is the only one not missing)
 

 Little brother enjoying the action. If I've said it once, I've said it a million times.... this guy is a trooper! Missed a nap and a meal (kinda sorta, had his dinner at 4pm instead of 6pm) all for the sake of big brother's party. But still such a good boy.
 Carter and his buddies in the back.
 All those blurry faces mean kids having a great time!
 Sweet girls. Ella and Eme
 Maddie, Ella, Taylor, John all blurry in front. Greg, Carter, Yuki, Jake in the back.
 Carter slowed down for a split second.
 Yuki, Carter, Landon, Ella, Gavin (laying down in back)
 90+ minutes in and they're not slowing down!

 There's my little gymnast Ella.... perfect tuck right there!

 Running, jumping..... these kids have got to be completely worn out tonight!
 Ha! Ella!
 Happy Birthday and cupcake time!


 Candle out.
 Awww, what a cute look, Carter and Greg

 We opened gifts when we got home.... he got lots of awesome stuff that will keep him busy all day tomorrow.

 Loved reading all the cards

 Cole had to get in on the gift opening action... gift bags, so fun! 
He was so tried of being held the whole time at the party... this boy just wanted down and to crawl when we got home. He was so happy to be amongst all the gift wrap!




Another great birthday party in the books! I feel so grateful for all of Carter's friends, old and new, and that they all seem to love my boy. My children are truly blessed to have such thoughtful and sweet friends in their lives. I hope they always know that :)

Playing Outside

I have a pretty descent camera that I *sorta* know how to use, and I all too often end up taking pictures with my cell phone that turn out dark or blurry. But every now and then I decide to pick up my nice one, and I'm never disappointed at what it captures. :)

Ella didn't even take the time to change out of her night gown one weekend morning before heading outside to play. Love it!



Later that evening Cole sat in the grass and watched the big kids play.

Pretty blue eyes!
I see my dad in this picture of Cole.....
The dimples are just getting cuter!

Caught some sweet brother moments. He just adores his big brother!



And the feeling is mutual. :)

I love how Carter takes the time to show him things, and talk to him just like he's another little person!

They're just precious!

Sweet cuddles

Oh these adorable smiles!




Sis is pretty awesome too! Always a helper and a little mommy.

I hope Cole will know one day how lucky he is to have those two kids in his life! They sure love him!