Weekend in Pictures *Birthday Edition*

Birthday Weekend started with our first Manicure

She LOVED it!

So we got a pedicure too!

Our day of beauty continued with ...

A first haircut!

Complete with braid and glitter!

With all our glamourfying we worked up an appetite....

Chuck E Cheeses was the Birthday Girl's choice.

And lots of games were played with Daddy....

Until my camera broke...

:(

So I have no cupcake pictures from Sinful Bliss, and no present pictures....

(the camera issue has since been fixed...but more on that later)

Saturday was our Big Birthday BBQ Extravaganza

We're classy with Red Solo Cups.

We make up for it with our delicious spread....

The berries this season are A M A Z I N G.

 Maddie modeling her latest wardrobe addition from Great Grandma Kirby.....and Clayton being a very patient Father with kids swarming around present central.

Adorable gifts from all... So, so nice.

Madeline was happy to show the crowd her loot.

And provide musical entertainment.

(Thank you Auntie Tegan....)

Charlie made his first visit over....

I don't think I have ever had so many children under one roof.

Madeline was thrilled with her new Pram.

Sunday Morning the Birthday Boy headed out for a Birthday Round of Golf....

And Lynne treated me to the ultimate treat!

Les Miserables!!!!

Can I just tell you it was PHENOMENAL! 

I love going to the Theater.  But this was an extra special trip to the Theater, it was my FIRST time to see Les Mis.  So so so so so Good.  I can't thank Lynne enough. That woman is TOO good to me.

Love. You. Lynne.

AND.....

I even got to wear my new shoes. 

How cute are these???

(Madeline has a similar pair making their way to our house this Fall, thanks to a certain MiMi)

It was a fabulous, wonderful, exhausting weekend.

Thank you to all who made the drive and celebrated with us...we appreciate and love you all!

Happy Birthday Clay and Maddie!

Mother's Day 2012

Mother's day weekend started at the lake!

We decided to drive up and surprise my Mom this year for Mother's day.  I even convinced my brothers to make the drive, so Mom would have all her kids Mother's day weekend.

She was so happy.

It's so nice when you can bring some joy to your Mom.  

Maddie couldn't wait. 

She had to get in the Tuba.

She is a water baby.

Opa let her drive the boat.

She thought that was very cool.

Daddy gave lots of rides on the JetSki.

But Maddie thought Daddy went too fast

So she opted for a slower ride...

Henry tested the new dog ramp.

He loved the lake.

Madeline had her fill of fun..

So we headed back to Mom's for some sleep.

I didn't think of taking a photo of us until 11 at night.

We are both completely wiped out in this photo.

(I showed up to surprise Mom in the shirt above.  I found it at Old Navy.  It says "I *heart* Mom"  She loved it.)

Sunday Morning we had a champagne breakfast complete with gifts. 

Three Generations

Here is my new handbag.

Let me bring it in closer for you.

Eat your heart out Kate Spade.

;)

Jackie made me a wallet to go in it.

And both of them were interviewed by their teachers about Me, their answers are hilarious.

Mom also interviewed the two of them, and framed their answers for me.

So nice!

Since it was Mother's day, the kitchen was closed.

MMMMmmmm  Pizza.

Ollalieberry Pie.

Tart but delish!

A Quick Hi to Gram.

And two kids ready for Night Night.

I feel like this weekend had 100 hours packed into 48.

I'm exhausted.

But so Thankful for all that I have.

Happy Mother's day to all my favorite Mom's out there....You know who you are!

Hope you had a fabulous weekend!

Weekend in Pictures

Lately I've been cooking... A. LOT.

So Friday night was homemade meatball night.

Wanna know what goes good with Meatballs?


Ketchup.

Henry aka Meatball thief.
(He enjoys Heinz on his)


Saturday was all things Mom.

Mom-O de Mayo if you will.
Momare loves her some Margaritas on the rocks.

I made her a german chocolate cake for dessert.
(her fav-I'll take my daughter of the year trophy now)

Ben not to be out done...and since he works for Safeway....

Sunday Morning this was dropped off for My Mothers enjoyment.

Mom and I went early to The Alameda Antique fair...no photos to share...we were in and out in no time...no great finds this month...maybe June will be more successful- that place really is the more the merrier....

Daddy had to work all day Sunday
So upon my return from the fair, it was Just Mom.

We enjoyed the weather.
It was SO beautiful today.

Nothing like biking in Glittery slides....

Mr. T. C.

Game time....

Cupcake Bandit

And finally some down time with Daddy.

Hope you enjoyed your weekend!

Happy Birthday Tenley!!!

Today we celebrated Tenley turning 3.

Aunt Casey and Tenley's Mom Claire put so much work into this party.

Casey found this party idea from Mel at Larson Lingo and had her do the Invites and the poster above.

They thought of everything.

Here are the girls enjoying the decor.

Tenley's family friend made this sign.

Isn't is the cutest?

Everyone was given a hat.

And a Bandana

Jack liked pretending to be a "Robber"

Photo Booth!

Jack especially loved the props for the photo booth.

Delicious food.

TONS of desserts.

Candy for the ride home...

And Horsey rides!

My kids could not get enough of the Pony and Horse.

They must have gone around the circle 100 times.

They LOVED it!

Jack and Maddie had so much fun today!

Thanks Aunt Casey for all your hard work, and for such a fun filled day!