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Jumping or Sleeping??

We just got a new Jumperoo for Gunnar. I put it together this morning so he could play in it while I worked out and then got ready for the day. After a while I couldn't hear the music on the new toy. I went in the living room and found this tired boy. Guess the jumping might just wear him out. Sweet!!

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InkWing Arts is the official store of the artist Isaac Stewart. He is the artist who designs Brandon Sanderson's Mistborn Trilogy (some of Johns favorite books). John wanted me to post this to enter him into a t-shirt contest and believe me he could use a new shirt. Hope he wins!

A Tea Party for a Princess

Rian turned 3 on September 10th. She insisted that she was having a Princess Party! So I went to work and planned a Princess Tea Party. We told everyone to dress up for the event. When the kids all arrived we went out back to make Princess and Prince Crowns. Who would have ever thought a spray painted Burger King crown and some stick on jewels would be such a hit! They were perfect for the party! (I'm so glad I thought of them.)

Halli and Cassie making a princess crown.

Jennasy and her crown.

After making crowns we played pin Cinderella in her Castle Window. It was really fun, but most of the little kids were like "why do I have to be blindfolded?" So we let them put it on where ever they wanted and everyone won a treat.

Evelyn with her Cinderella.

Halli blindfolded after her turn.

Maleah, Ellie, Reese, Jennasy, Halli, Rian, and Evelyn

Reese, Jennie, Gunnar and Rian

Every Princess needs her Prince! Reese and Rian.

Erin and Evelyn

We opened presents next and Rian was very excited to open them! She opened her present from Reese before the party so she could wear it. A Princess Tiana Dress!! Princess Tiana is a favorite at our house! Some of her other presents included a Princess Bell Ballerina Barbie, Tiana Underwear, a punch ball, a pillowcase, and nail polish. Thank you everyone!!

Evy gave Rian a princess pillowcase (made by her mom).

Rian loves sleeping with it every night!

She got nail polish and a mirror from Maleah and Ellie

Halli giving Rian a present.

Soon it was time to blow out Rian's candles. I made special princess tea party cupcakes. We baked the cupcakes inside tea cups and wrote each guests name on their plate. We also ate raspberry sherbet and drank pink lemonade (anything Pink, of coarse!)

Rian waiting to blow out her candles.

Before the Princes and Princess' had to leave, we took a group photo. I hope Rian enjoyed her special 3rd birthday party. Many thanks to everyone who came!

Evelyn, Jennasy, Rian, Halli, Reese, Elli, Maleah (not pictured-Connor)

Happy Birthday Daddy!

Thursday Sept. 9th, John turned 29! Unfortunately, he had to work during the day. After John came home, we were getting ready for the evening and Rian walked up to John and exclaimed, "Happy Birthday Daddy!" It was so cute (and not even rehearsed). I think it made John's day. Then our friends Dave and Megan came down from Logan to go to dinner with us. We all ate yummy food at TGI Fridays (they have John's favorite Jack Daniels Flat Iron Steak there). I have to say that it is pretty good. After dinner, we came back to our house to open presents and to eat New York Style Cheesecake with fresh raspberries. Boy was it delicious! We had a great time visiting with our friends and John seemed to love his presents. Happy 29th Babe!

John got Super Mario Galaxy and Metroid Prime for the Wii from Rian and Gunnar.

I got John a new belt and a Green Lantern Belt Buckle. It even glows in the dark!

New York Style Cheesecake with fresh raspberries. Per Request by the Birthday Boy!

Rian helped John blow out his 1 candle.