Happy Birthday Kallie Jo

We started our spring break off with a bang- by celebrating Kallie Jo's 4th birthday! Her party was at Jump Extreme, and I think I was almost more excited than Brenna-almost. I had never been there before and I knew that adults could jump too, so I was looking forward to getting to play with the kiddos. However, my enthusiasm and excitement only lasted a short time. Have you ever jumped in a bounce house? Especially one that involves lots of climbing?? Oh-My-Goodness. I realized just how out of shape I really was! That was hard work!! But, the kids really enjoyed it. They were all sweating and squealing with delight the entire hour.


Kallie and Brenna were off and running/climbing!
These two sure are a pair! I can't wait to watch them grow up together.



Macie even enjoyed some bounce time with Grammy!

Some of the adults played harder than the kids...for the first 10 minutes. Then we could all be found sitting in a chair sweating! Blain did his best to rescue his Mama, but I am pretty sure she lost this fight. :)

Poor Josh was a week past shoulder surgery, so he couldn't join in on the fun. He did however do a lot of laughing at all of us that were sweating and out of breath after the first 20 minutes!

The birthday girl having oh-so-much-fun at her party!

It's a Macie Claire sandwich!!

Best Friends! I love these two little girls to death!

I am so glad that Brenna and Kallie are so close in age. They are exactly 6 weeks and 6 days apart. It has been so fun to watch their friendship blossom in the past 4 years. Poor Blain is so out numbered. But he is a really good sport about it, and I know that one day he will be very protective of these girls, and Macie too. I am VERY excited that they will all get to go to school together, and Brenna and Kallie will be in the same grade. Maybe we should all start saying a special prayer for their Kindergarten teacher..oh that poor sole!
A blast from the past......

Brenna's first Birthday party

They are only a year old here, but I swear it looks as if they are already plotting their plans for the future!

One of my favorites- look at Blain waiting at the other end of the tent for them!

And in the end, he came back to help them! Oh man I love these kiddos!

Ice Cream!!!
Once again, Blain seems to be their leader! By the end of this night, they all 3 ended up in the tub. There was fudge popsicle and sidewalk chalk EVERYWHERE!

I have a thing for taking their picture from behind when they are standing beside each other. Too cute!

Flower Mound Pumpkin Patch 2008
B.F.F.E.

Josh and I are so blessed to have wonderful friends like John and Kristi. They are definitely more like family than just friends. I feel so lucky that our kids will get to grow up together. I know that they will all be close...cuz their parents won't give them any other options! Ha! And I know that Macie will soon join right in with this pack. She will be their "little tag along". Maybe we can train her to keep an eye on them and fill us in on all of their shenanigans.....;)