A little lady and six boys

Last night Vanessa had Amy, Erin and myself over for dinner along with our babes---all 7 kids, and 4 mommies! Mad is constantly surrounded by boys! She can hold her own though and loves it. :) We had a fun playdate and yummy food. Thanks for having us over V!

A welcome hug and a future wedding slideshow picture :).

These two boys and their food- you don't want to mess with them..haha.

We have a picture like this when the kids were younger..see the bottom of the post.
Owen, Maddy, Blake, Cade, Brody, Colton

Cheese Colton

Connor arrived and we took more pictures. I think Connor wanted an animal cookie!

The two redheads!

And this picture was taken in March 2009- look how much they have all grown. So cute!!

Blake, Cade, Owen, Colton, Maddy and Brody

My lil (big) man

Brody keeps getting bigger and funnier everyday. His favorite word is "ball" and he says it about everything. If we ask him what my name is, "ball" is his answer. Sometimes we get a mama. If we ask him who daddy is, "ball" and sometimes a dada. He is so funny and keeps us laughing. Tonight he sat on the couch with Mike for two minutes...count them TWO...that is a long time for our guy to sit still and watched basketball and kept saying "bahket ball". Besides the fact that he stresses me out from how many times he hits his head...for no reason. He is an amazing walker/runner and has been since 11 months but if he doesn't get his way...he flails. That is what we call it. He literally throws his head back and has a tantrum...no matter where he is. If we aren't there to catch him from behind he will hit his head on everything. And the fact that he SHOVES food down. I mean you would think he is eating for a gold medal or something. He can't get it in his mouth fast enough. So I am constantly on my toes with this guy. Maddy is my little helper too. She will say "mommy- he put the whole cracker in his mouth." Oh, fabulous! I am loving my lil(big) guy!!!

Livin' on a prayer

Last weekend was the most amazing Girl's Night Out aka Mom's Night Out! We went to the Honda Center to see Bon Jovi! It was AMAZING! There were nine of us and seven of us were moms... so good to just let loose and dance the night away with friends.

Amy, Vanessa, me and Erin...just like the good old days in SB!

V and I ready to get our dancing on!

Me and Bird having fun in the limo!

V, me, Melissa and Meredith heading in to see Bon Jovi!

Such a great night!!

Besties!

Birthday Dinner

The night before Maddy's birthday we had a birthday dinner celebration for her. My parents, Bri, Geoff and Grey came over. We had yummy enchiladas, played, and enjoyed ice cream cones to celebrate Maddy's birthday. It was a fun night!

Getting ready for her guests...doing a photo shoot for the last time as a two year old!

Enjoying dinner with cousin/bff Grey!


Playing on the couch with Daddy...

Brody was LOVING playing peek-a-boo around the corner with Uncle Geoff...

The men hanging out around the computer...

Me and my birthday girl...

Gamma, Mad and Brody enjoying the night!

The kids and Gamma got in some Curious George treasure and Candyland!

Well, Brody preferred to sit on it.

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this smile. Can you tell that someone was beyond excited that it was her birthday!

Making a wish!

Mommy, Daddy and the girl who gave us those titles :).

HAPPY!

Loving her Dora card...

...and her artwork by Auntie Bri...

...and her adorable outfit from Gamma and Poppy.

More playing! This time in the kitchen cooking food for Poppy.

Our sweet girl

Dear Madalyn,

Today is your third birthday! Happy Birthday my sweet girl! I cannot believe it. Three years ago you made me a mommy! I remember the feelings that I felt that day. I couldn't wait to meet you and see what you looked like. I couldn't wait to hold you and I remember wondering what you would be like when you grew up. Now here you are - growing up before my eyes and you are more than I could have ever imagined. You are more beautiful everyday. You are smart and kind! You don't like it when others are sad. You ask questions daily and don't forget the answers. You have a sense of humor that makes me laugh daily. I look forward to our girly times when we get to have pedicures, play with your dolls and dress them up. I love it when you ask me to sit and talk with you. Those are the best times of my day. I am enjoying every single second of being your mommy. Thank you for giving me that job and for choosing Daddy and I to be your parents! We love you so much! Happy Birthday Maddy Girl!!

Love,

Mommy

It's a Jungle...

...on your birthday!! We started the morning off with presents from the family! Maddy got a Dora doll from Brody and a special Dora pop-up book and bead making set from Mommy and Daddy. She was pretty excited!

...then we had to finish making the cupcakes. The party the night before made me too tired to complete my duties that night. :)

How old are you today Maddy?

And we are off to Scooter's...
These two kids were excited to spot their Grandma and Gamma out in the parking lot...

Getting all of the rules before the fun begins!

Maddy spent her time playing air hockey...

ziplining...

eating with friends...

...hanging out with her Auntie Lou

but, mostly...she spent her time going down this slide about 30 times!

Picture time with the gang! Even Brods got in there!

The princess getting ready to blow out her 3 candles on her monkey cupcake!

Our family! Hard to believe three years ago it was just Mike and I and now we are blessed with these two beautiful babes!

Someone enjoyed his sister's cupcakes!

The birthday girl looking VERY happy!

Brody loved the slide too!

And once we were home a little birthday girl was very excited (hands up) to open her gifts...

...although, she is the best gift of all!

I heart her!!

Rocking out with her new guitar! Can you stand it? Tongue and all.

And a final birthday treat! Pedicure with Mommy and Auntie Lou!

Today is Maddy's 3rd birthday!! I can't believe that my little girl is three years old. She has been talking about her party at Scooter's Jungle for the past month now. She has been counting down the sleeps until it is here- and now it is!! What a fun morning we had! Her party was a blast! She couldn't wait to go on the bounce house, big slides and zip line. We had our own room with lots of toys, slides, etc. and then connected to it is the eating room. We had breakfast and bouncing! Bagels, fruit and juice, and of course cupcakes! She had a great time with all of her friends and family. She LOVED playing with her friend Ashley, and wanted to be everywhere that Ashley was. I couldn't have been happier today to see the smile on her face. She was beaming!! Happy 3rd birthday my little love! I hope your day was amazing!!