Happy Birthday Avery!!

Happy 3rd Birthday Avery Grace. I know it's in part that Nolan and you were born so close together, but I can't help feeling extremely choked up writing Happy 3rd Birthday to you. Being preggers with your Mommy and Miss Tammi was one of the highlights of my life. That was until we met the three of you. I don't think it's coincidence that all 3 of you seem to be extremely mischievous and know which buttons to press. I think you had plans going on in the womb, chatting through our bellies. Anyway, sweet girl, I miss you and your mommy soooo much and I hope that we can all get out for a visit really soon. We love you and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!

P.S. Kim, that cake is so pretty I think I would have cried when it was time to cut into it!!!

Happy Birthday Abby!!

Last Sunday Abby turned THREE! She (with some help from her mom & dad) threw an awesome birthday party, with all kinds of crafts and goodies. There was one other girl, Libby, who is 10 months old, but the rest of the attendants were all little boys, it was so cute. Cheyna was brave enough to have painting, coloring, sidewalk chalk and even let the kids decorate their own cupcakes. Very creative and lots of fun. I can't believe another year has come and gone and I'm so happy we were able to help celebrate such an exciting milestone. If Abby is half as good at being a sister as she is at being a friend, she'll be the best big sister in the whole world!

Sheet painting:

Singing Happy Birthday:

Opening presents. Since most of us parents all have boys, we were all super excited to have the opportunity to shop for pink and girly stuff!!

Congrats, Tara! And Oh by the way, SURPRISE!

Tara graduated with her bachelor's degree this summer, which of course is no small milestone. So Staci decided we would throw her a little celebration. She sent out an email saying her and Dan were having an "end of the summer BBQ" and then sent out another email, this time leaving Tara out of the loop, saying it was really a surprise party for Tara! As far as I could tell, Tara was genuinely surprised and we had a great time celebrating. Staci made her yummy crock pot lasagna. The kids ran themselves out chasing each other and playing. Congrats Tara, we're so happy for you!

Here's the graduate in front of one the signs, but there was a glare.

All the kiddos at meal time. If you count, you'll see this is how Jon & Kate (from the TLC show) must feel. Insane!The lovely hosts, Dan & Staci:I love this picture of Dylan and Lilly: