Oliver's Jumping Jamboree

Oliver turned three, and we had a jumping good time at his party. 


Don't you just love how a double chin comes racing out to meet a camera when you are having a good time?


The proud grandparents were so very happy to celebrate their big boy.



We also got to meet a new little boy! (or see him again anyway)









In my quest for a good group photo, I decided to just post them all.  This my friends is what you call chaos.



After the kids were finished jumping, we moved on to the party room.







After eating pizza and juice boxes, opening presents, and having some cake, it was time to go home.  Happy 3rd Birthday Oliver.  We love you so much and we were so happy to get to celebrate with you!

Mer's Bridal Shower

My cousin Meredith is getting married in June to her true love, Casey.  He is a great guy, and my sister and I threw them a wedding shower.  It was an amazing day filled with great food, laughter among friends, and reminicing with family.  A beautiful day to celebrate a beautiful couple.

Emmarie's 2nd Birthday- Tutus & Ties {The Water Fun}

After all of the "things that had to be done" were out of the way, it was time to have fun!  We had asked everyone to bring their swimsuits so that we could have some fun in the water to beat the Texas heat.

Last year, I did not get out there to play on the slide with Emmy until it was almost dark.  This year, since I scaled back the party, there was plenty of time for everyone to join in the fun.

The kids had so much fun.




They slid down the slide.







They played in the pool at the bottom.





They played in the kiddie pool that we had set up beside the slide.











They laughed, giggled and screamed in glee.





Kayela and Kelley were such a big help the whole party and for sure during this part.  They tirelessly took kids up and down the slide.  They CARRIED them up and down the climbing wall on the back and everything.  I am in their debt.









Some people didn't care to get wet, but that didn't stop them from having some fun.





Eventually Grannie decided that she would try the slide.  I didn't know until she was already down the slide that she was going to do it, so I didn't get a pictures. :(

Emmarie's 2nd Birthday- Tutus & Ties {The Party}

The flow of this party was nothing to write home about. We did a lot of the traditional children's party events. That being said, the party was a smashing success by my standards, and everyone else seemed to be having a fabulous time as well.



We ate good food.















The children played and frolicked.






















We visited with family and friends.



















We sang happy birthday and ate cake.







We of course took pictures with the birthday girl.





















She opened her presents. There were so many beautiful gifts. We are planning on taking her to Disney World this November, so several people bought gifts with this trip in mind.





































Now I can show you some of the pictures from the water slide. We did this for Emmy's birthday last year, and I must say that it was just as much fun this year (for kids and adults alike).