Persephone's Fourth Birthday

Persephone's fourth birthday didn't go according to plan but it worked out in the end. We just got together as a family for dinner. She was so excited! She loves Grandma Julie's chocolate cake very much. She got lots of presents from everyone! From mom and dad she got a Nintendo DS with games and a case. Lots of little Hello Kitty things (she was going though a Hello Kitty faze), and a giant talking Dora (That I have since regretted.) It is very annoying! From grandma and grandpa Stephens she got fairy wings and a tu-tu and from Ali she got Hungry Hungry hippo's. It was all great!

Orion's Second Birthday

Orion turned two on in September. It's hard for me to see my little boy growing up so fast. He is so full of energy and love. We love him very much and can't wait to see how much he learns and grows in the next year!

Julie's Birthday!

It was Julie's birthday on Sunday. It was decided to let her have the day off cooking. So, we went to Rodizio's. It was so fun to see the family! We all had a great time. We gave Julie a CD of Jackson talking when he was about Orion's age, some pretty white roses, and Persephone made her a painting with her finger paint that we put in a fame. (We also gave her a pack of Diet Coke which she thought was so funny!) I hope she had a great birthday and hope this year brings many wonderful things. (Hopefully some more grandkids, not from us!)

Dusty made her a heart picture, she loves hearts, and she got really teary eyed.

Persephone helped make the frosting for the cake and got to lick the beaters! She loved that!

Jenna's Birthday!

Well, I have turned 29. I had a really great day! You know why? Because I spent it with the people I love!!! My family!!! (Sorry, no pic this time. )

Orion's First Birthday

We finally were able to celebrate Orion's 1st birthday. We got together at the Old Spaghetti Factory. Ali and Julie were leaving to go to New York and wanted to see everyone. Persephone and Orion were very tired but had fun. Orion got to have a piece of cake and got a choo-choo train from Jackson and I. He got a book from grandma. It was great to see everyone. Happy 1st birthday Orion.

Orion's First Birthday

Happy Birthday Orion! Well, Orion turned one yesterday. I can't believe it has been a year since he was born. He has finally learned how to walk and is slowly picking up words. We haven't had a party yet but we will when the whole family gets back in town. Mom and Dad were sick with the stomach flu so it wasn't much of a birthday but we are so happy to have our little boy and can't wait to experience new things with him. We love you Orion and Happy Birthday!!!

Ali's Birthday at Boodocks

Saturday we went to Boondocks for Ali's 17Th birthday party. It was a really nice day. Persephone got to ride on the go cart's even though she wasn't quite big enough. She just loved it until Ali crashed and got mad. Persephone started crying but had a good time in the end. We played around inside for a while before we went out to ride on the bumper boats. It was a long wait. I didn't think that she was going to make it to the front of the line. We did. She had a great time. I just loved to hear her giggle like crazy when the water hit us.
She was so cute and it was great to see the family!

Jackson's 30th Birthday

We recently celebrated Jackson's 30th Birthday.! The whole family came to Chili's and we had a great time. Jackson and I celebrated it quietly just going out for dinner and some alone time.We look forward to another year of surprises!