Sunday, January 8, 2017

Bradley's 4th Birthday Party


We celebrated Bradley's 4th birthday a few weeks early since his actual birthday falls so close to Christmas. We had gone to look at Christmas lights the night before, and he was telling us as we were driving home that once he got home he wanted to walk straight upstairs, get in bed, and close his eyes so that he could go to bed. He just wanted it to be the next morning so badly because he was so excited for his party. He decided he wanted his party at Westwood, again. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. This is his 2nd and our 3rd total party to have there in the past 2 years, but it's always great. Our attempt at a family pic before the party. Getting Charlie to look at the camera is like pulling teeth. Guess we could always crop him out!


  Funny how he has no fear when it used to terrify him! 


 Face plant!
 Hang time!


Here's B in action
   
Charlie got right in there after Bradley and wanted a turn!
 

B and his new obsession, Harper. Another cute little girl from his class who he follows around everywhere. His face lights up when he talks about her, it's so cute. He told me how much he is going to miss seeing her at school.


Parachute time. First time we've been to a party there where they have used it. The kids had fun running around on it.

   
Charlie just plopped himself down on it as he couldn't seem to run and keep his balance while it was being shaken.


 Time to pop the bubbles!


  We all went under the big dome to sing Happy Birthday to B!

 The most favorite part of the party that all the kids look forward to - the Mountain!

 Group pic!
 Pretend like you're sleeping

   A little bit better attempt of a family shot



  Forgot to get an actual pic of the cake, so we got one of B with his slice and his medal!

   The progression of Charlie and his cookie cake slice......
  .....lick the icing.....
 .... and shove it in his mouth!
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I think we had barely pulled into the garage and then came the "when can I open my presents?!?" He has been all about the Paw Patrol this year. That's really all he has wanted, so when he opened his Paw Patrol PJs, he about lost it! GiGi also gave his the Paw Patroller before his party which is one of the only toys he has asked for over and over. It's been a huge hit at our house between all of the boys.

My parent's got him another set of MagnaTiles since the boys can never seem to have enough. Charlie immediately assumed they were his and went to town building one of his creations.
The boy was on a mission to open them as quickly as possible he could hardly stop long enough to see what the presents were before he was on to the next one.
 The pogo stick has also been a huge hit for the whole family!


He had such a good time and is already planning his party for next year!

Saturday, January 7, 2017

Family Pics 2016

After Thanksgiving, we had our annual family pics taken. A friend of mine recommended this photographer who turned out to not only be one of my best friend's previous boss, but also my neighbor's cousin! Small world! We took the pics at Woodcreek Reserve which is a neighborhood in Katy, not too far from our house. There was about 15 mph winds that day, of course, but we went for it anyway. The boys started off in pretty good moods, actually.
I really wanted a pic of the boys together as well as individuals of each. I am so glad she was able to capture these!
 We also attempted some with me and each of the boys individually




By the time we finished up with my pics, the boy's attention span was pretty much gone, so all Wes got was a pic of them altogether. I think it turned out super cute though!
Shooting these individual shots was pretty funny. She was having them kind of run up to the ladder and climb it. They thought it was hilarious. I think this picture was on what we were calling our last chance as Charlie had already made about 15 attempts, but he wouldn't smile or always seemed to not get it quite right. Now, this may be one of my favorite pictures of him. Ever!
 I love B's smile. It's always so genuine!
Don't get me started on this one. He looks like he is about 15. I can't handle it. I am so thankful she captured these!
We made another attempt at our family shot, but it wasn't quite working. Between the wind and the mood shift of the boys, we were about done, but tried anyway! We were on the verge of some major meltdowns and actually B had a mini one, so we decided we were done!
The photographer had promised the boys some cookies that she was using in her next session. She had extra and was so sweet to give them to the boys.

 Love him!
Two days before our pics, my parents had a photographer come out to their house to get some pics with all of us together. We got a few of just our immediate family and the boys in case the other session didn't go well.

 Doesn't she look wonderful for 97?!?!?
 The fam with MaMaw
 CoCo and Poppy with their 4 grandsons

Even after 30 straight minutes of pics, we attempted a few of just the boys and we got one awesome one....

 ...right here! One of my favorites of all time for sure!