5... Holy Moly.

I can't believe she is five! Time has gone by so fast. Gracie amazes me. Really. She is so smart and happy and funny. I love that I can hang out with her any time I want:) She had such a fun day this year.

The day started off with heart shaped pancakes (her fav)

For school she got to take a snack to everyone I told her she could pick aaannnyythiiinnggg she wanted. She of course picked cotton candy because it has the highest sugar content.

Then it was off to Jumping Jacks for her party. She was able to invite six friends for pizza and play. Her #1 pick for friends was Spencer. She went to school with him last year and she LOVES him. They play so cute.

I made all of the kids a shirt so I could keep track of them better... Gracies was black because, well-she was the birthday girl.

She provided her own party tricks.

Gracie and Spencer.

When we got home we had a little party with just us. We wanted to do one alone because........

Gracie got a KITTY! YAY! she loves it so much. I am still on the fence. She called grandma to tell her all about it. His name is Tie. Not Ty, Tie, like on dads shirt.

Ick. My worst cake ever. hahaha.. really, I'm laughing because look how bad!! I didn't even smooth out the fondant. ohhh welll, Gracie liked it!

Happy Birthday Babe. I love you more than ever. You are my FAVORITE daughter by far.

Wait a Minute Mr.Postman!!!

Yes, his hair seriously looks like this.
(Excuse my singing in the background. At least I know I'm awful)

Is it here yet?

Dear Halloween,
I have mixed emotions this year. I want to you get here because you are my favorite holiday, but that also means, my little girl is five and it is only days until the first snow. Yuck.

26

Yeeeesh. I'm 26. Still young, but it feels a lot older than it is. I mean, I'm pretty much 30! haha... this year was perfect. The family went out and got me spounge bob hats, cake, and presents. We had some good friends over for cake and ice cream and partied all night. The big event came a few days earlier when the hubs took me to Chicago for my birthday. It was so fun. I love the windy city in August. There really is nothing better.. Happy birthday to me!!

Mike and me strapping on the hats

Family pic!

Eating a Chicago dog at midway (Our camera died right when we got into town, so we only had Chad's Iphone. Crappy pics, but at least we got some)

At the Midway airport they have the coolest art. This hangs right at the entrance. It is a million little planes hanging to make a bird and it's shadow. I sit and look at it every time we are there.

He loves me.

We got to go see our Chicago besties and meet their DARLING little boy Ari. Ohhh he is so cute and he made me miss our babies!!

Chad took me to see Shrek the musical. It was SO funny. We wished the kids were there. They would have loved it.

Hitting up some concerts in the park

Half of 120

My dad has a HUGE birthday coming up.. I won't tell you which one (but it's in the title) So we wanted to do something special for him. We decided to throw a big surprise party couple of weeks early. He honestly had no idea. It was hilarious when he walked outside. It was so fun to get together to celebrate our dad. We love him so much. It was a quick trip but totally worth it. Happy Birthday Dad!! I love you sooo much.




Gracie and Chloe eating some breakfast

Mikey and Daddy pooped out

Three generations of pure class

Story of their lives

Mckenna and Anna getting ready for Grandpa to come!!

All of the brothers and sisters... this is a long story, but we did a skit for my dad this was taken right after. If you are itching to know the story, I'll tell it to ya.

Chase, Casey, Clayton, Me, and Chan

Gracie giving Grandpa her present that she colored

Old man cream

Dad getting the diaper put on... hahaha...

Ta Da!!

Chan getting ready for his "Roger Roast"

Clayton and Carsyn

Baby Carsyn

Casey telling Dad about the Denver Broncos tickets he gets for his B-day!!

Anna B

GQ Called

Uncle Chase and Cars

Me and Daddy

Lexi modeling

the babes