B-day party pics

Love me some cake!

Olivia and Heather (I love this pic!)

The men love that cake. Some would ask why Tom's even getting a plate, rather he should just eat it directly off the platter.

I love Jan Michael's eyes as he's watching his candles be lit.

(He turned 3 on Wed.)

We had just finished singing to Jack.

Jens holding back Jack, as Jack dives in to blow out the candle.

(Let's be honest, he was probably hoping to dive into the cake)

Jack opening gifts.

Happy Birthday big boy!

I'm 2!!!

The construction cake...I had a great time making it.

Even if I'm not an expert at the writing (slanted)...
Who wants to eat that pile of Oreos/dirt?

More pics later when we have a party tonight for Jack and his buddy, Jan Michael (3).

Jack kissing his new dog, "Chloe". All dogs to Jack are named Chloe, after G&G Hood's dog.

Lovin' the book, dog, plane, garbage truck

...from Uncle John, Aunt Sandra, Katie and Karen...

Ooooooh, a "PANE!!!" He LOVES planes.

Some fun Thomas the Train gifts from Auntie Sheryl and family.

Picture of Chloe from G&G H.

We can't wait for the party tonight - will post more pics later.

Our BABY is TWO!!
Happy Birthday, my beautiful little Jack. You amaze us every day.

We love you :)

Bisquick mix for dinner?

We only meant to have him help me make biscuits for dinner...not end up having the powder FOR dinner! Course, we were laughing so hard, we couldn't help ourselves, so let him continue on.

Train at the fair

"Thomas" the train pulling "Annie" and "Clarabel".

State Fair

It's kind of hard to tell, but Tom's walking Jack out to check out the construction equipment. Basically that's what Jack REALLY loved about the fair.
Petting the pygmy goats (??)

Showing us what a bee does....it "buzzes" around your face. This was a finger puppet that we *knew* would be lost by the end of the fair...and we were right.

Checking out the snakes in the Rainforest exhibit.

No thank you on these being future housepets.

Oregon trip pics #2

Our quick trip down the coast was to see my sister Carmen's family and help celebrate my niece, Katrina's 8th b-day.
Hope you enjoyed your b-day Katrina!
This looks like Jack wants the cake a little more than you :)

My sister :) It was good to see you Carmen!

The boys playing Wii.

Jack sportin' his new Thomas towel from Auntie Carmen & fam.

Enjoying Kat & Keith. Course, they did just take him to a bookstore :)

Aaaaah - ain't she puuurdeee?

How we kept Jack busy one night so we could get other things done.

We had a fantastic trip to Oregon. Tom enjoyed many runs on the beach and Wii games with Keith. I loved shopping with Kat, talking with Kat, coffee with Kat....ok, just plain being around My Kat :) The bonus was seeing her family too! Thanks all!

Oregon trip pics

Jack and Kat

My girl :)

I love, love, love Jack's expression in this pic.

These pics were taken in Yachats, OR. We were driving down the coast to meet up with my sis, Carmen and her family (for less than 24 hrs!).