Happy 70th Birthday Dad!!!

On October 11th, my Dad turned 70! We celebrated on Saturday afternoon at Dad & Shirley's in Litchfield.

We decided to give Dad a gift from the heart this year. The kids all got together pictures from the past and the present. Chris collaborated everything into a slide show DVD, and even set it to some of Dad's favorite Willie Nelson and Elvis tunes. I think it's safe to say we all had a little tear at the end of the DVD. All Dad could say was it was the best Birthday ever! We couldn't have asked for a better reaction!

Yes...there are really 70 candles on the cake!

It took 2 people (and 1 supervisor) to light all of the candles.

At least it took only 1 person to blow them out!

Even though it was Grandpa's Birthday, Tori was over the moon with the present that Grandma Shirley gave her. What little girl wouldn't love a purse full of lip gloss, jewelry and other goodies?

Camden is ready to party! Bring it on!

It was a really great day spent with family for such a special occasion. I mean, your Dad only turns 70 once, right?

We love you Dad!

The Dark Knight...aka Nolan

Nolan was invited to a neighbor's Birthday party where the kids got to dress up as a superhero. Here is Nolan dressed as the Dark Knight (Batman) before the party.

Happy 5th Birthday Nolan!

Nolan celebrated his 5th Birthday this weekend. Can't believe he's already 5! He requested a hockey Birthday cake, so I did the best I could creating a hockey stick and puck. He got a few monster trucks and some Moon Sand from Shelly and family, which he played with for the rest of the day.

Happy 2nd Birthday Torrance!

Torrance helps make her Birthday cake.

So, technically we missed Tori's Birthday since I was in the hospital, but we did end up celebrating the following weekend with cake and presents. Later, I found out that she had 3 Birthday cakes (thanks to Auntie Margaret and Grandma) so her Birthday ended up being well celebrated.

I promise...next year will be a much bigger affair!

Happy Birthday Tom!

Tom turned 34 on the 20th, and we celebrated with dinner out at Osaka with presents at home after. Nolan was very excited that Daddy got a new ipod. In fact, Tom hasn't been able to use it yet because Nolan is always listening to it.

Birthday Fun and a Bon Voyage

On Saturday we celebrated Birthday's and said Bon Voyage to Chris and Amy as they left for England on Sunday.

Dad relaxing and having some coffee before he rips into his gifts. Looking mighty thin Dad...you look great!

Well Shirley, it's no surprise that it's your Birthday too!

While they may look cute and happy, I know half of them was extremely nervous about the trip. We should hear something in the next day or two about how it all went.

We had a busy day on Sunday too. We stopped by Chris and Amy's to pick up some stuff, then headed to Bloomington to get Nolan some ice skates (he starts lessons this week). Then we went to Burnsville to have dinner with Mom & Dad H. and Jon, Heather, Logan and Luke. It really felt like winter yesterday, so it was nice to get home to a warm house and relax for the rest of the evening.

Jamie's Birthday Party at the Farm

Jamie turned 17 on the 2nd and we celebrated her Birthday out at the farm on Sunday.

I don't know where this came from, but here is Tori on Jon's 4-wheeler looking adorable. Yes, she was totally posing for the picture.

Nolan and Tori pretending to ride.

Happy Birthday Aly & Zander

August 31, 2008

Happy Birthday Aly & Zander

Thanks for letting us celebrate your special day with you!