Sunday, February 28, 2010

And the Party Goes On…

After dinner out, we headed back to the house to open more presents.  DSC_0512 DSC_0513 DSC_0514 DSC_0515DSC_0525 DSC_0526 DSC_0529DSC_0533

Party Time

This year we had Lily’s birthday party at the newly opened Little Gym.  The children (and adults) could not stop grinning from all the fun.   This is the way to have a party.  We just showed up and they did all the activities, organizing, and clean up.

DSC_0359After everyone arrived, we went into the gym for some free play.   DSC_0363 DSC_0364DSC_0367Lily braving the big beam.  DSC_0369 Yes, I really am the tall one in my family.DSC_0371 DSC_0373 DSC_0375 DSC_0377 Aunt Nette, the professional gymnast, giving a few pointers.DSC_0380Parker and Sarah Ellen sticking together.  DSC_0387Three cuties! DSC_0389 DSC_0391 DSC_0392 DSC_0394DSC_0396  

Next, the teacher gathered all the kiddos for introductions.   She was wonderful and had all the children giggling nonstop.  Notice the abundance of boys.  Lily sure will have her pick of fine young men one day.DSC_0402 DSC_0403Sarah Ellen is not a believer in organized activities yet.   DSC_0404 DSC_0405 Lily and Porter were never far from one another.    DSC_0408 DSC_0412 DSC_0414 The teacher tackling Porter after a fierce high five.DSC_0417Parker tackling Thomas because that’s what brothers do.  DSC_0419Sarah Ellen getting her high five. DSC_0421

Next came more free play, which meant running, running, and more running.DSC_0425DSC_0426 DSC_0428  DSC_0430 DSC_0432

Parachute fun:DSC_0436 DSC_0437 DSC_0439 DSC_0440 DSC_0441 DSC_0444DSC_0448DSC_0452

Next, the children took turns knocking over big slices of “birthday cake.”DSC_0453 DSC_0454 DSC_0455 DSC_0457 DSC_0458 DSC_0459 DSC_0462

Then comes the air mat.DSC_0463 DSC_0467 DSC_0468 DSC_0470 DSC_0473 DSC_0477 DSC_0481 

Time for cake!DSC_0486 DSC_0492 DSC_0494DSC_0496“Cake please.”DSC_0498"I said where is my cake?!”DSC_0500DSC_0503 DSC_0504 DSC_0505 DSC_0506"Austin, don’t you be looking at my cake.”  DSC_0510 Grandparents extraordinaire.

Happy Birthday sweet Lily Bean.  We love you.