Hanna's 3rd Birthday Party

We had a small group of kids celebrate Hanna's birthday at Build A Bear this year. Even though her birthday isn't until next week we got the little munchkins together early for some mid-afternoon fun. Lucky girl always gets to celebrate twice since her birthday is so close to Thanksgiving. (Another birthday post to follow)

The kids had a blast choosing their animal, dressing it up, making a birth certificate, and even coloring the box to take it home in. I highly recommend a birthday party here. It was so adorable!!! Thank you everyone for celebrating with Hanna and skipping naps (can be tough, I know:)). I know it was a party she will remember for a long long time :)

Sisterly LOVE

Mason, Shea, Harper, Hailee, Hanna, Kaylee

The kids each kissed a heart for Hanna's birthday

and put it into her Hello Kitty. Such a sweet idea :)

Sweet girl

Harper lovin her new Bunny she named "Cow"... yes, COW! Love you Harper, you're hilarious :)

Hanna lovin her new kitty named "Cupcake"

Kaylee, Harper, Hanna, Hailee, Shea, Mason

Hanna making a wish :)

School Thanksgiving performances

Hanna and her teacher

Singing her songs...well not really, she just stood up

in front of the class like this the whole time...very funny!

Hanna at her Thanksgiving Feast

My little "acorn"

She did such a great job singing in front of

the whole school..I am soooo proud of her!!!

(When I figure out how to post a video I will..)

Photo Shoot

My friend Briana has a passion for photography and wanted to practice with my girls as models. She takes such beautiful pictures and my girls had a fun time being the center of attention. Briana is working on her professional website so if anyone is interested in hiring her I will post her information once she is finished with her website. Thanks for the wonderful pictures Briana...these are just some of my favorites!!!

Briana's website: www.brianaleighphotography.com

Just Another Adventure

We decided to head off to Disneyland today...probably one of the hotest days in a while, only 100 degrees! I was so shocked to see Christmas stuff!!! They sure dont waste anytime :) Despite the heat we had a really good time!

Happy girls :)

Happy Halloween 2010

This year we went to my best friend Shelly's house for Halloween. We normally host Halloween so it was nice to switch it up for a change. We had so much fun watching the excitement on all the kids faces. Thank you Shells for hosting such a fun evening.

My sweet Cupcake Fairy and Candy Corn Witch ready to go...

1st stop visiting Grandma Spike at work.

Next stop...Getting ready to get lots of candy with all the kids

Lilly, Hanna, and Madison

Candy break


Me, Tina, and Julie

Auntie Nellie and her girls

Annual Pumpkin Carving

The Annual pumpkin carving party at Jan's is a tradition that we look forward to every year. We have so much fun carving pumpkins, eating chili, and hanging out in the garage :) Thank you Jan for such a wonderful tradition and thanks Nellie for that awesome pinata!!

The finished product, or at least most of them!

My loves

Kara's brother AKA Uncle Kurty

Beautiful cousins

(and no, Hanna is not drinking a beer :))

Happy 35th Birthday Josh

Happy Birthday Josh!!

You are a wonderful husband and an amazing father!!

We love you very much!!!

Nana turns 80

Josh's grandma turned 80 this month so a group of us surprised her in Vegas for her birthday. Thanks to Jan's awesome planning skills Nana was completely surprised! We had such a great time with family and it truly was such a special weekend.

Happy 80th Birthday Nana! We love you!!!

Hanna and Kaylee waiting patiently for Nana's BIG surprise

The "Surprise"

Nana and her kids- Debbie, Jan, and Gary

Nana, Jan, and Debbie

Jan and her sister Debbie

Ritter girls

Uncle Josh with his girls

The Group