A Princess Party

Jillian Grace-AKA The Princess who turned 4 this weekend. Parker had 2 of his friends turn 4 on the same day and therefore 2 Birthday parties to attend in one day...back to back...with no nap. And he made it and had a blast doing both. Parker started off at Andrews kid party. It was his first party that I dropped him off at and went back to get him when it was over. It was fun to hear all about the games, the candy hunt, the sharing of candy with the kids that weren't very good at hunting the candy, and the jump house. When I picked him up went headed right to Jillian's party for supper, cake, ice cream and presents.

The birthday girl with her princess cake.

Happy girl...oh she was so happy on her birthday. She kept snitching frosting off the cake and then would giggle.

Regan commented that Jillian has made this face since her first birthday while being sung to. The whole Happy Birthday tune she smiled shyly until it was over.

Loving her birthday present from Auntie Becks...a trunk full of dress up clothes and accessories.

The kids-Jillian, Aubrey and Parker all disappeared to Jillian's new big girl room with the trunk. I followed a bit later to walk in and see Parker's clothes in a heap on the floor and him in his Diego underwear and socks. I asked Grandma Dena if he was heading for a gown and she said yes he is. So the girls and Parker all modeled their dresses for us.

Derek commented that Daddy was not going to be very happy about this...then that he was going to hang a photo up at the shack for Parker when he was older and then show his Prom date this picture. I love that he didn't care and neither did the girls that he wore a dress. I heard him comment about the trunk-calling it a treasure and that they needed to hide it from the pirates! So the true boy in him still showed through.

After a while Emmitt came out in heels and a baby in the stroller and clippity clopped all over the hardwood floors enjoying the sound of his shoes.

Brooks and Daddy were innocent bystanders during the dress up show, but I did catch Grandpa Dave wearing a crown at one point...

Go TWINS!

So excited watching last night's game! Stephie called from daycare to ask if it was okay that my kid get face painted to honor Joe Mauer (my honey)..."of course" I said! When I picked the boys up from daycare the kids were all in Twins gear and painted up and cheering! The house was full of excitement. We get home, watch the beginning of the game, eat dinner and then I went to a meeting. I complained most of the meeting that I was missing the game. By golly, I got in the car at 8 pm and the game was still on!!! I made Bear pause the game while I got the kids in the tub and in bed, made some popcorn and we watched the Twins win the game! Can't wait for the first pitch at 5:07 pm tonight...

Up, Up, Rain?

Well we plan to be up...up...and away this afternoon. Today is the day we are flying over the cabin. Casey is off this afternoon to pilot Milo and I. It looks like rain and cold and wind. Not so fun for flying. So we are going to play it by ear and see what happens. This weekend doesn't look too bad except for the snow! But you can fly in the snow. The rain isn't too fun though. So Casey and I plan to go to lunch first and then take off is scheduled at 3 pm. Should be a great day! Anything is better than the crazy Monday I had yesterday...

Take One

Take One-of our family pictures...Summer was wonderful enough to have some patience with my children and husband one night this week to attempt a family photo. The kids were impatient, mainly due to my mistake of using Ranier Park as the location-there is a PARK right next to the beautiful trees, bridge, layout for a perfect family photo. The kids wanted to play, we were running out of daylight, Bear got crabby because of the kids, I was sweating profusely and of course we had camera problems!

So this is the first take of the Griswold Family Photo...