Saturday, Oct 25--DANIEL TURNS 2!

We tried again on Saturday. DeAndrea came with Chloe & Zachary and Tammy came with Lily (our old play date buddies from when Ashley was a baby!). We played, made fruit and hotdog & cheese kabobs, decorated cupcakes, opened presents & played some more. It was low key, but fun to have his friends over 2 days in a row! We opened the rest of his presents over the weekend. THANKS to everyone who came and those who sent cards, to wish our little man a Happy 2nd Birthday! I think we'll have parties away from our house next year.

What a difference a day makes

So...we were having Daniel's birthday party today. He turns 2 tomorrow...so grown up already, it scares me. Everything was ready, we had invited 12 kids (4 were not going to be able to make it, 2 were out of town and 2 due to illness, just this morning). Kate was first to arrive with Lauren & Ryan...David was upstairs with Ashley, looking for her belt, to try to keep her pants up...and I was hanging up the last of the streamers. The pre-heat buzzer dinged and I hopped down to put in the sausage breakfast casserole...when my knee gave out with a snap, crackle and pop! It was one of the most heinous sounds I have ever heard...like someones back cracking, but it ripped across my knee. I scooted over to David's chair and laid on my back with my foot up, as I couldn't put any pressure on my foot. I thought I was going to be alright...I could stand and put pressure on it, but if I tried to turn to walk, it would give out--like it was popping out of socket or bending the opposite way. Of course it did this twice, right as everyone was showing up. I was in tears and trying to suck it up, so the show could go on. Everyone was in agreement that we would go to Urgent Care...so David and I left...some of the moms stayed back and ate brunch and fed the kids and Kate stayed while all 4 of our kids went down for naps (only the boys actually slept). X-rays were taken and an immobilizing brace was put on my knee and we also won some crutches and another doctor's visit to an orthopedic doctor (Monday afternoon, please pray this will heal with time). So the party will go on tomorrow. Daniel will get to have his party on his actual birthday, surrounded by his friends and family (Grandma Bobbie & Aunt Jay will be at Islands of Adventure with Katie, Elizabeth & Michael, celebrating Katie's 11th birthday--they share the same day)! I'll post pics when I get some...just thought I'd share what a difference a day can make! I think this is God's way of telling me to slow down. We're going to enjoy some good family time this weekend (and I'll enjoy some good sleep, with the help of the Vicodin the doctor prescribed for me). We thank God for the little blessings in life.

Here are some pics we took in the morning, before everything happened! It was going to be a fun day...

Saturday, Oct 18 The Pumpkin Patch

Mommy got to go to the Refresh Women's Retreat at church on Saturday and then Daddy brought the kids after naptime and we all went to the Pumpkin Patch together. The kids had a blast in the bounce house and Ashley was fearless on the big slide. They weren't too into Mommy's photo shoot, but we got some cute pics. It's good just to spend some time together and be outside--it's beautiful here in Colorado, especially in the fall.

Monkeying Around

I know I have a daughter and a son and that they are unique individuals...but I have to admit, I LOVE dressing them the same! When we're out in public, it helps me to find them easier. When we're home, I just think they look adorable. It reminds me how much they love each other and truly enjoy one another. And it's a plus, b/c I know Daniel will be getting some hand-me-downs! I know I won't be able to do it forever, especially since Ashley's favorite colors are pink, purple and yellow (something she tells me all the time), but for now, while she'll still wear blue & red...I'm all about them matching!

Grace & Maddie's Birthday Party

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We had a blast at the bounce house, for Grace & Maddie's birthday party! We got there a little late, b/c we waited for Daddy to get home from picking up Virgil & Janice from the airport...it had been a long day, but we all had a great time! Grace turned 5 & Maddie turned 3 and it was fun to run around with them and help them to celebrate. Enjoy the pics!