Birthday Blogging

Roxanna and Colin turn 37 today. Let the celebrations begin! Check back throughout the day for real time updates.

[14:33] We got the party started early this morning celebrating with friends and pony rides at the park. Colin had to settle for walking this time but seemed to enjoy the pony ride none the less.

IMG_1882   IMG_1984  Makena, Jackson & Roxanna all turned 2 this month!

 

IMG_2029 And despite the cupcake energy booster, we were somehow able to round up all the kids for a group photo. Next stop, home for a nap.

 

 

[16:22] Colin opens the first gift of the day, Mario Kart. IMG_2048 He Wii’lly Wii’lly likes it!

[20:44] Best birthday present of the day, cuddling with Simon in her new rocking chair.IMG_2090

 

IMG_2120 The Birthday kids each have their own cake made specially by Grandma Lois.

Happy Birthday wishes to Roxanna & Colin!

It’s not easy being green…

and you know I’m not talking environmentally. I am the first to admit that I was a bit jealous when I heard my nephew Ryan’s stories of attending this year’s Lollapalooza festival in Chicago. But when he told me about the family friendly toddlers’ stage, “Kidzapalooza”, headlining Perry Farrell and accompanied by Slash on guitar, then I was feeling sorry for myself for missing out. And that is when we found out about a summer festival to beat all summer festivals right in our own backyard…. Catapalooza! 

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You read that right, we were rocking it full on crazy cat lady style at the SPCA.

IMG_1687  Playing nice in the “kitten tent”.

Summertime Sugar Highs

Roxanna and I are back from another fun family visit and truly enjoyed the warm summer weather, local tourist attractions, catching up with old friends and, of course, large family gatherings with large amounts of food. Unofficial family motto: You haven’t had enough to eat, until you’ve had too much to eat.

IMG_1439  Like traveling back in time, I am sure this is the original African Lion Safari mascot costume.

IMG_1560  Everyone rides the ice-cream cake sugar high. “Congratulations Risa!”

 

 

 

 

IMG_1645 More fun then when we were playing with Cabbage Patch Kids.

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