Even Jack got a little something. He gets the sympathy gifts from me for having his birthday around Christmas. I love the Hawaii outfit my sister got her. Too cute.
Friday, June 26, 2009
More birthday gifts
Even Jack got a little something. He gets the sympathy gifts from me for having his birthday around Christmas. I love the Hawaii outfit my sister got her. Too cute.
Princess stuff and pixos
This is the first of two cakes for Lily. She is getting a second one on Saturday with my parents. Most of her birthday gifts were either Disney princess or in the arts and crafts variety. She loves pixos.
Lily's 4th Birthday on the Lake
Lily celebrated her 4th birthday on Eagle lake. Our china group met there and we had a blast. It was the hottest day of the year so far (like 92 degrees). The kids didn't complain of the cool water that's for sure. I made sunflower cupcakes for the kiddos.
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Making friends and wedding cake.
Lily and Stella (the flower girl) became fast friends. I love to take pictures of the bride and groom cutting the cake. Matt told me it's because I love cake so much. True. Anyway, for people who don't know Angie, she is Matt's step sister. I wasn't able to get a picture of Julia, his step mother-mother of the bride, too bad, she looked fantastic. We just don't get a chance to see Angie and Brandon very often, since they live in Arizona. In fact, it was the first time we met Brandon. We wish we lived closer, they seem like a great couple. The kids loved the dance floor, but it was going on 9:00 so we had to leave.
Keeping the kids busy.
The hardest part about taking kids to a wedding I have found is finding them things to do in between the ceremony and reception. We had to stay for pictures, but the kids did great. Snacks, games and goofing off kept them at bay. Including Uncle Dave.
Beautiful couple
The weather in Iowa was very iffy. It rained on and off all day Friday, so the wedding was indoors. I managed to get some pictures of the ceremony, but my camera isn't the best. They look so happy. Introducing...Angie and Brandon McAuley.
Village Inn, and Birthday gifts
Matt and I like to take all the kids out for breakfast whenever we get together. Here's Elle. Later, Lily got to open some early birthday gifts. She loves Pixos. Jen and Dave like to give Jack his birthday gifts also since his b-day is in Dec. It works out great, no hurt feelings.
Iowa City
On our way to Cedar Falls, IA for Angie's wedding, we stopped in Iowa City, where Matt and I went to school (U of I). So much has changed, we wanted to explore more, but the kids were hot and crabby from the long drive. Another time.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Making me nervous...
The kids wanted to see the lighthouses at Navy Pier, so we walked the whole way down. Then they kept leaning over a very short and unsafe chain into Lake Michigan, plus, it was REALLY windy that day. I know it's the windy city. After a couple of quick pictures, we headed to the ferris wheel. I don't really like them, but did it anyway. Once again, very windy and very tall. At one point Jack said he wanted to sit with Miss Becky because I was holding on to him too tight.
Chicago Children's Museum
My friend Becky had some lag time between conferences in Chicago, so we drove over and explored Navy Pier. Here are the kids at the Children's Museum.
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Putt Putt and go carts
Matt and I took the kids miniture golfing. Lets just say, we didn't keep score. Jack and I kept looking over at the go carts. Not knowing that they had double seating carts and Jack was big enough, we were pleasantly surprised. He was all smiles, so was I. Unfortuntely, Lily was too short, which will be the story of her life.
Overall, a good experience
After the elephant ride, overpriced cotton candy and popcorn, it was a good time. I think the kids liked it.
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