Actual Birthdays

On Feb. 14th we celebrated Matthew's birthday with blueberry heart biscuits.  

 Poor thing has to share his birthday with Valentine's day and he bought everyone gifts.  

 Heading to lunch for the birthday boy I had to get some pictures of the kids in their Valentine outfits.  

Here we are at lunch with Matthew's birthday sundae.

 For his present he got a golf cart.  

 The next day was the triplet's birthday.  We got them up and opened some gifts and cards they got in the mail.  

We had them a surprise in the backyard.  We played for a little bit before heading to town.  

We had to pick up their cakes for their party and they were so excited to see them.  

 Next up was lunch at their favorite - Chick-fil-A

 They even got to go behind the counter and fixed their own ice cream.  

 We went by Grandmother & Granddaddy's for presents.  They got some more Toy Story characters.

 For dinner we made their favorite meal - spaghetti & meatballs.  

 Cupcake & singing Happy Birthday time

 We reminisced a little and they tried on some of their premie clothes.  

 Mommy had to get a picture of her 3 little babies sitting in her lap.  

Toy-rific Toy Story Party

Last Saturday we had a Toy Story birthday party.  We had lots of fun and I think the kids did too.  

Here is the invitation for the party.  I got this free template and added the wording.  

You will also get to see our new 50's diner themed basement.  We are not completely finished decorating, but we got most of it done in time for the party.  

This is Ellie's cake.  She wanted a Jessie cake and of course she wanted the villain Stinky Pete on it.  This year we had the little cakes made at Walmart and I think they did a wonderful job and that was 3 more things we didn't have to do.  

This is Charlotte's cake.  She wanted Bo Peep so this is what we designed for her.  I think it turned out cute.  

Of course Evan wanted a Buzz cake with all his friends.  

Walmart made the Alien cupcakes and we made the Jessie and Woody's cupcakes.  Jessie's were red velvet cupcake with little Jessie hats.  The hats were flattened gumdrops with a red juju candy stuck to it and white icing to make the laces on her hat.  Woody's cupcakes were chocolate with peanut butter frosting.  Woody's hat were caramel squares microwaved just enough to be able to shape into a hat shape.  

We had Pizza Planet pizza and Mr & Mrs. Potato bar

Buzz's fruit rockets

Bulleye's cheese puffs, Bo Peep strawberry lemonade & To Infini-TEA and Beyond

Ready for presents

After a hectic present opening time they were ready for cake.

Ellie was first.

Evan loved everyone singing to him.

Last but not least Charlotte

Eating with Karis

Victoria, Anna Kate, Henry & Heather

We had games for the kids to play.  Matthew stayed up late one night and made these games.  

Here was what was in the goody bags for their friends.  

We had a fun day and are blessed with wonderful family & friends.  

Four

Wow, they are 4 years old today!

Miss Ellie you are so full of personality.  You are smart and keep mommy and daddy on our toes everyday.  You love to perform and have the attention.  You are also a little sassy, but bring us so much joy.  You talk non stop and recently just started the "Why" stage.  You love girly things, but you also love any Villain.  I can't believe how much you have grown and changed in the last 4 years.  You were so little and sick, but I know God is going to use you in Big ways.  We love you so much and can't imagine life without you.  

 Our sweet little boy.  You can say "I love you" and it melts our hearts.  You love to dance and even if you hear music in a store you want to stop and dance.  I think you might be a preppy boy because you love polo  & button-up shirts.  You are all boy and love to pick on your sisters, but you love your "Girls" as you call them.    I hope you always love and protect them.  You are so funny and make us laugh everyday.  I'm so glad God blessed us with you.  You have brighten our lives with your sweet little soul and we love you so much. 

Princess Charlotte - our little ray of sunshine.  You are the baby and you love it.  You are All Girl and love to primp in the mirror.  You love pink and would wear a dress everyday.  You are so tenderhearted and get so upset when you get in trouble.  You love to giggle and smile and love giving mommy and daddy kisses.  You are so sweet and such a delight.  We are so thankful to God for allowing us to be your parents and can't wait to see the beautiful young lady you become.  I hope you always know how much we love you.  

We love our Triple Smiths!

Happy Birthday