Monday, December 27, 2010

An Ice Cream Birthday

Today is Brody's 2nd birthday! I can't believe two years ago my little guy entered this world. He has brought so much joy into our lives. He makes us laugh, smile and wonder what our life was like without him here. He is such a sweet boy! We celebrated his birthday by having a special day at Pretend City. Daddy had to work, so Maddy, Brody and I went and had a lot of fun. Then we headed to Farrel's Ice Cream Parlor for dinner and dessert with family! Brody was unsure of all the sounds and banging on drums. It was a great night for the little guy. Maddy on the other hand got an ear infection that day and had to spend the evening at the doctor office. So sad. Happy Birthday Little Man! I love you to the moon and back!
Happy Birthday Blue-Eyed Boy!!

Special Birthday Breakfast on the Special Plate


Opening his presents from us

Pretend City




Birthday Smile

Our Family

Grandma, Aunt Stacy and Hayley

Jack and Hayley

Gamma, Grey, Auntie Bri, Poppi

Grandpa, Uncle Jared, Uncle Steve

My hot hubby

Listening and watching while they sing (scream) to him

Notice that I am plugging Maddy's ear, poor girl

He ate the whole thing!

Mommy, Daddy and the birthday boy!

Uncle Jared and his nephew

A Big Birthday Party for a Big Boy

Brody turned 2! I can't believe this little guy is a big two year old! Where does time go? I officially do not have a baby (and am ready for one :) Ha!) We celebrated Brody's birthday with a golf themed party, that got moved to our house, from the putting green park, because of the rain. Boo! :( We still made it a fun day for the birthday boy! Twelve kids and six moms under one roof made for a fun, loud, noisy, messy party!

Making cupcakes for his party

The golf bag favors



Keeping busy while it is raining outside

Blake and Brody

Cutie Colin

Best Friends, Maddy and Ashley reading Dora

Cade, Blake, Owen and Ash

Colin, Colt, and Grey

Mad, Brod, Ava and Noah

The birthday boy


Make a wish

I love my cupcakes!

Pretty big sissy

Ava

Sweet boys

Brody getting help opening his presents!

Sunday, December 26, 2010

Christmas Fun!

What an amazing Christmas again this year! Maddy really understood the meaning and that it was Jesus' birthday. It was so special. We brought out our fine china and had Christmas Eve dinner at our house this year. The kids were precious, the chili was delicious, and family is the best!
Christmas Eve Best

LOVE my family of 4

The Kid Table

Pretty Girl

Poppi playing Strawberry Shortcake with Mad, while the boys watch

The Men..Look how happy Dad is to not be surrounded by all women in his life



The Parent Table
The Grown Up Table

Look at all those presents!

Then came Christmas morning...




Telling Greyson she got her pillow pet


Off to Christmas with the Shwams... Jack and Brody playing tools

..while Maddy and Hayley have a dance party!


It was a magical Christmas! Until next year...