It's A Birthday Weekend

Malerie was very excited last year when AJ was born the day after her birthday. So this year we have a Birthday Weekend, Malerie turns 10 on August 9; and Andrew is 1 on August 10.

Malerie had a busy day out on her birthday with her mom. She went to Nicklecade, to a movie, out to lunch and to Build-a-Bear workshop for a new friend. Then Grandma and Grandpa took her and the rest of the family to Golden Corral for dinner.

Malerie wants a new look in her bedroom. Hopefully this will be her ceiling.

Malerie's new birthday outfit. Happy Birthday Malerie!




Andrew had a party in the park for his 1st Birthday. Mommy and daddy made sure it was special with balloons and streamers and lots of family and friends.

Grandma Barker and Trish flew up from Arizona...

And Aunt Cheryl surprised us. She came with Vance to help Jameson and Jocelyn move and came to the party with Lynae and Tyler.

The kids had fun opening the pinata...

and collecting the treats.

Andrew was having a great time. (What kid wouldn't with all that attention.)

"Let me at those presents."

Andrew had lots of fun opening presents... at least the first 3 or so, but he had lots of help opening the rest. He got lots of fun toys and cute clothes, but even at this age he really seemed to like the cash best...

Or maybe the cool scooter Grandma Barb gave him.

Todd asked Malerie to do a skit of Andrew's Firsts. This is his first airplane ride.

Then it was time for cake.

Andrew had his own cake to eat all by himself...he wasn't too sure what to do with it but after a little encouragement he went right to it.



Even in the hair. Mommy says daddy gets to bathe him tonight. Maybe daddy will need to join him.

Daddy looks so funny...and when Grandma told him how funny he looked he decided to share...


Now Grandma looks funny too.

It was a Great party. Thanks Todd and Nicole. Happy Birthday AJ!