Sunday, February 24, 2013

Happy Birthday Cade!

Our little boy is getting bigger (as he often reminds us), and there was no question as to who he wanted 'parked' on top of his birthday cake this year…Lightning McQueen, of course! It's really probably the only thing he thinks of besides eating and playing sports. He had his eye on a Lightning McQueen cake that is on a big poster in Wal-Mart's bakery, so I was worried that he might be disappointed with my homemade version, but he didn't seem to mind one bit! It was pretty fun to make too. Happy Birthday Cade!


Brett was pretty excited to give him a Louisville Slugger baseball bat

What kid doesn't love opening birthday presents

McCall was, of course, in the middle of all the action

Another one of Cade's love - OREO'S! And these were even the limited birthday edition!

Loving his cake

Great action shot

A big bike for a big kid (and McCall didn't waste any time "helping" him learn)

A few of his birthday party goodies

This year was his first "friends" party, and he wasn't really sure of what to expect.
 I think next year he'll be asking me about his birthday party several months in advance.

The kids got "gas cans, oil, or fuel" to keep their engines running

We had to invite these two to the party, of course. They greeted our guests at the front door.


The kids really liked the bean bag toss into the tires

They also got to cheer each other on with checkered flags as they took turns being pit crew

Pin the headlight on McQueen was a little confusing for him.
He couldn't figure out why I  wanted him to keep the blindfold on while he tried to put the headlight in place.

These didn't last very long once they were handed out-
who could blame them?!

Friday, February 1, 2013

Happy Halloween! (I know it's late.)

Here's a little bit from our October adventures. Grandma and Grandpa came to visit and of course, the kids LOVED trick-or-treating!

Playing peek-a-boo with Grandpa's hat.

Feeding the ducks

Cade sharing his bread with Mom

Watching pig races at Red Barn Farms

Grandma took every chance she could to hold McCall

The pig

Hay rides at sunset

Grandma and Cade must have done this before. McCall, not so much.

Beautiful scenery 


Drawing the face on our pumpkin

A Halloween party with some friends. Aren't kids in costume cute?

Group hug

Do not try this at home

The final masterpiece. Cade picked the design.
It had to look exactly like the one he saw on the newspaper that we used as a drop cloth. 

Our little fighter pilot and pink poodle

(not sure why some of these are out of order)
Trick-or-treating at Uncle Mike's house

Pretty excited to be all dressed up

I had to experiment with three different "head pieces" with the ears attached, to finally find one that she wouldn't take off. The beanie was actually perfect for a slightly chilly Halloween night!
Happy Halloween! (For this year, or last, whichever your prefer!)