August Post #1

I figured that we need to get in one more post before baby Henry decides to make his appearance.  Grandma Silly sent this sweet little sailor suit for James and we just had to do a photo shoot.  Poor James, not only is the outfit on the silly side, he's about 4-6 months too big for it.  He didn't mind it though and was happy to give every old lady at church a big cheesy grin.

 

I just love these two!

James decided to show his manliness by playing some football in his sailor suit.

This is his manly run.

We have lots of loved ones who can't be with us right now, but are asking about the belly.  Here are a couple of pictures so you can join in on the fun.  We love you.

 I love those dimples!

Caroline's birthday was Monday... four years old.  We were lucky enough to celebrate with two of her Aunties and a cousin.  Olive heard there was a party so she wore her birthday suit.

*Sigh*  I think she actually looks four in this picture.

Caroline has been begging for months for a real birthday party with friends.  She had the whole thing planned out... mermaid theme and all.  She even picked out the clothes everyone would wear.  She wanted me to have this dress from the "mom's with big bellies store" and I was happy to oblige.  I think the real reason she wanted a party was to be able to invite her teachers, which she did, and they came.  It was like a celebrity sighting to have her teachers at her party.  We had the party at Holbrook Park, which was the place we held her first birthday party.  Of course, I had to keep up the tradition of making the birthday outfit... I'm not willing to throw that one out just yet.

I love my girl.

The birthday outfit... complete with custom blonde mermaid.

Everyone made bead and shell necklaces and put on ocean animal tattoos.  Monkey Cam drilled holes in the shells all week long so we could string them on necklaces for the party.  What a great uncle!

April and Will

James

Best friend Elena

I tried and tried to get pictures of Elle and Elena so I could post them.  Even with the camera in "sports mode," I couldn't get a non-blurry picture of either one of these two.  It was like trying to catch little woodland fairies on film.  Impossible.

  

  Not quite as hard to catch on film... the birthday girl, shouting, "Take my picture here!" at each location on the playground.

Another celebrity sighting... Olivia (and twin brother Tyler- must have been a little camera shy).

Cousin Caroleen was happy to be in charge... of anything.

Caroline really wanted popsicles and not a cake for her birthday.  I was a little worried that she might be disappointed not to have a place for a candle and Emily came up with this wonderful solution... best idea yet!  Allergy free and much healthier and easier than making and decorating a cake.

James loved his popsicle.

Aunt Leesee and Olive showed up fashionably late... and gorgeous.

Cousin Olive... also not difficult to capture on film in adorable poses.

Cousin Trey

Cousins!

More Cousins!

I just love this one.

This was as close to a family picture as we got yesterday.

I think Grandma Silly is going to love this one.

This next sequence is so great.  Caroleen is so determined to do the monkey bars.

My guys.

Later that night... I'm exhausted in the background... Caroline is sorting through the gifts and playing with each one as she goes.

What a good sport.

We had a great birthday!  Thanks to everyone who made it out to celebrate with us and we sure love all of you who weren't able to be here.  

The next time you hear from us, we'll be posting pictures of our new baby Henry!