Happy Birthday Maria! 11 years old!!!

When we woke up to a two hour school delay, I knew it would be an interesting day.

THE SNOW!!!!!

Maria is such a jewel. She is hilarious and is constantly making me laugh.

She was the birthday boss.

Everyone got a free pass on school, and off to adventures we went!!

Morning: Birthday doughnuts & Tsum Tsums galore.

Toys R Us shopping spree. THANK YOU AUNT SHEILA and Mike!!!!!!

The kids were expert shoppers and found great deals!!

Maria splurged on some shark earrings. So fun.

We also headed to Barnes and Noble for a free cupcake.

Afternoon: Lunch and play at Scheels. Free fudge too!

Did I ever mention how much I love my kids. I'm like Maria, pose like her so I can take a picture.

Bam.

So awesome.

BLACK PANTHER!!!!!!!!

WAKONDA!!!!!!!!!!

Night: Bouncing/Ninja fun at Fly High.

Oh my goodness.

Such a blast. I did the ropes course a couple times with Christina. Had a blast pelting small children in the dodgeball area. Ella decided to do the 12 foot drop without anyone knowing. Yeah.....

"Otter pops help them forget."

LOVED the ninja wall. Did the highest one 2 times. I swear I thought I was going to die and then discovered how truly fun it was. 

The kids jumped around for 50 minutes straight.

Then Joe, being the fun dad he is, dished out $15 for tokens for games. With that they were able to get enough tickets for 4 jolly rachers!!!

Wooo!!!

We know the owners and he was sooooo generous! He gave the kids a huge cup of tokens to which they then got upwards of 900 tickets.

It was ridiculous!!! So fun!!! Christina and Maria hit jackpots!!!

Papa treated us out to dinner at Blind Onion pizza.

He always makes the most special friends.

PAPA!!!!! CLASSIC!!!!!!!!!!!

Say no to being #5.

And we ended the evening... truly exhausted at Yogurt Beach. IT WAS FREEZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Within 5 minutes of being home everyone passed out.

Such a fun birthday day!!!!!

Thanks everyone!!!! We are so very blessed!!
Thank you Heavenly Father for sending us our precious Maria!!!!

NBA bound

Eli is definitely athletic. However, with basketball he's gonna need some practice.

It's not a sport that comes natural to him. He has lots of fun and loves running.

But according to him it's only his 2nd favorite sport.

1st- Speed Walking

2nd- Basketball

3rd- Swimming

Because in swimming you can run out of air and die.

So cheers to speed walking.

I also have to mention Elijah does this crazy thing with his arms when he runs up and down the court.

It looks like he needs medication or something...

highly entertaining.

According to him, he quote, "pumps my arms because I'm a robot."

Elijah- Star Student

1st grade star student is such a fun and exciting happening!

Milo the monkey was a pleasure to have in our home. Very well mannered whatnot.

He rode around with Eli in the fire jeep. Enjoyed Ella's birthday party. Ate one too many cupcakes I think. Spent the night cuddled with Eli. And also watched a Disney movie... banana flavored popcorn.

Good thing I have a magic flavor sprinkler.

Eli is our little star. So proud of how hard he works, how kind he is, and the joy and happiness he brings to each day.

Ella's 4th Birthday Barbie Starlight Adventure Party

The first time Ella saw Barbie Starlight Adventure, she was hooked. I think she has watched it upwards of 20 times. Whereas I have never seen it.

But I got the general gist!!

Oh my baby!!!! First off, hot pink glitter outfit a must.

Thank you Savers. $5. (Brand new with tags too)

Pinata, check.

This time around I did fruit cups, very easy for this age group and convenient.

Galaxy bottles and playdough party favors!! They turned out really cool.

Starlight wands and sunglass scavenger hunt.

Before the party... Eli loves tangrams!!

Galaxy cupcakes and cake.

Cake needed a glitter 4 on it. Not going to lie.

The one detail that bothered me.

Opening activity decorating star hoverboards!!

Beaded star coms too.

Ahhh.... when your older kids would rather play monopoly....

sigh....

THEY GREW UP!!!!!!

Moon rock races.

Planet in the hole bouncy balls.

Papa just chasing and scaring the children.

Probably the best and funnest game!!

The younger gang. (Minus a few)

WEATHER WAS PERFECT... thank you Heavenly Father!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Daddy on pinata duty. Always spectacular.

Ella quote, "Summer is my best friend. We will do great things together."

Eli quote, "Ryder and Bill are my best friends."

(We had Shauna and her family over last Sunday for dinner and Eli was so happy to have Bill play with him)

Always so fun to have Aunty Sheila and Mike come up!! 

Cake and ice cream time!!! Wooo!!!!

Way toooooooooooo much sugar.

Say no to pink velvet!!!

Such cutie friends!!! I loved Anna in Nursery, she was my buddy!

Summer made a ton of gifts for Ella. Ella was in heaven.

The McMillens are jewels. Seriously, I love those kids like my own.

And Papa's spoiling of $100. There was a line down the middle and Ella wanted to try to rip it.

Fun times.

She didn't.

It was a great party, great company! Perfect day with family and to celebrate such a little cuddle bug!!!