Birthday Party #2

Saturday, June 14th we had the boys birthday party. They invited some of their friends and family of course and we had a great time even if it was a little warm. The kids didn't care - they had plenty of things to keep them cool. We had 2 kiddie pools and our gift to the boys which is an inflatable water slide that they have already certainly gotten their money's worth out of it. We gave the boys their present about an hour before everybody arrived and they played on it for about 6 hours straight. They only stopped to blow out candles and open presents (which they got A LOT of). I think all of the kids had a good time. I know the boys did. Thanks to everyone who came and made it such a great day for them. Grandmama Rucella, Aunt Sandy, Grandmama Dixie, and Pappy came too which made the boys extremely proud. Daddy Daddy had a good time in the pools too.Uncle John, Daddy, Pappy, Tracy, and ChiefNina, Aunt Sandy, Grandmama Rucella, Grandmama Dixie, and Uncle John againSarah playing in the sand boxNatalie's play group buddy, MadilynCute little Turner who is only 10 months but walking everywhereNatalie and Turner "swimming"Micah (trampoline), Sarah, and Thomaspretending to blow out the candles because they wouldn't stay litThe beach ball cake that I for some reason wanted to make myself. I think it turned out really cute but it made for a long night before the party to get it finished.

Yes, that is a BB Gun that Cale is opening. That is what their daddy bought for them. They were very excited but it makes mommy very nervous. They will stay locked up in the gun cabinet.

Check out those sexy legs!

Natalie's party

For Natalie's birthday we had the family over for supper and a small party for Nat. We ate one of Natalie's favorite suppers- spaghetti, and had one of Daddy's favorite desserts - apple pie and homemade ice cream. Natalie had her own cake of course and boy did she enjoy it.

The birthday girl

The cousins

Sarah is helping feed Natalie her cake.

The sugar rush is kicking in.

My little girl is 1!

Happy Birthday Natalie!

Wow, has it really already been a year? It has flown by. It seems like just the other day we brought your 7lbs. 8oz. tiny little body home. We got off to a pretty crazy start with us living in Rock Hill for your 1st week and then the hotel for 2 months. But since then we've been pretty settled here in Cameron where we are all happy. You have been so much fun to have around. We all love watching you learn to do new things like your 1st smiles, laughs, learning to sit up, crawl, and now even walk. Just to let you know though, when you are all grown up and look back on this, I just have to tell you you were not always the easiest of babies. There is no doubt you love your mom and like to be with her every second of the day (which I don't really mind too much). At first, you weren't real crazy about sleeping for long periods of time either. I'm glad you do a much better job at that now. You seemed to always be hungry and made sure everybody knew it. But those little things don't even compare to the good times we have had this year. I love to watch you play with your brothers (and stand your ground I might add). I love to watch you smile and run to your daddy when he walks in the door. I love it when we lay on the couch at night and you fall asleep in my arms and how peaceful you look when you are sleeping. I love to watch you eat your supper handfuls at the time shoveling it in like you've never eaten before. What a beatiful little girl you are and I am so proud to be your mommy. I love you so much and can't wait to see what this next year has in store for you. Happy Birthday Natty.

Love, Momma, Daddy, Ryan, and Cale

2007

2008

It's a twin thing!

Last night I went to check on the boys brushing their teeth and this is what I found. They were brushing each other's teeth. It's a twing thing I guess.