The joy of laughter!

Today was a busy day. With the loss of an hour and the need for sleep, my house was in rare form, especially not in the shape that I would usually allow for visitors. That is if you call 14 children and 8 women visitors. The kids had a great time playing with their friends, and all the friends enjoyed taking every toy out of its original home and finding new places to house them. It was a fun time all around. Tons of coffee, muffins, angel food cake, and laughter; plus a few tantrums... It just wouldn't be the same with out them! Hope you all enjoy the pictures of the sweet children!! Happy Monday everyone!

My fabulous Michael's.... Plural!

My Angel


Rainboot kind of day..

What he does with the bubbles.. At least he has clean hands!

Bubbles, bubbles, bubbles!

His imagination running wild!

I love my Michael and I love my new camera that my sweet hubby, Michael, got for me! I have had a rough couple of days with Michael being in Arizonia, so needless to say, a nice afternoon with bubbles and friends, was just what the doctor ordered! Mike and I headed out early in the morning for a little R&R. He blew soap and I shot a picture of every opportunity that came my way! It was nice to get outside and feel the cool breeze, soak up some sun, and giggle with my little man! it was much needed! Here are a few pictures from my outting outside... I just love me some Michael!

Celebrating Michael's birthday, early!

Sweet Grace....

Michael blowing out his candle!

Nate, fighting his battle!

Wow, Chuck E Cheese is BIG!

Michael REALLY liked his cake!

All of his friends came to watch him open presents!! Thanks for coming!

Caylie and Garrett watching Michael open gifts!

The Tatom's going head to head!

Kayden and Michael

Sweet Jake!

The AWESOME Robinson's (minus daddy, but he's awesome, too!)

Anna and Lily!

Today we celebrated Michael's 3rd birthday! We headed to Dothan's Chuck E Cheese and invited his closest friends to come out. Michael had a blast with his buddies (and girlfriends) and played every game imaginable. After celebrating and blowing out the candles I reminisced over the last 3 years.... What a joy it has been to be Michael's mommy... I always hear that middle children are often left out, misplaced, and even forgotten, but with our dear sweet Mike, it would be impossible to let him get lost in the shuffle! He brings such joy to our family and often leaves Mike and I in tears from laughter! He is full of amazing energy, has a heart of gold, and an independence that equally matches his full of life personality! He is amazing! My friends here in Enterprise laugh at me when I talk about my kids... I kept help reminding everyone that my kids are awesome! Today is no different, my kids are amazing, and I wouldn't change a moment of my life with them, for anything in the world! I love you Michael, Happy 3rd Birthday!

A little bit of this, a little bit of that!

The last few days have been lazy days filled with many legos, games, and 2 awesome dates! I am posting some cute pictures from our recent adventures!

Our final days in Massanutten, Va

Grandma and the Great grandchildren

Sweet Cousins

Kayden at the water park

Kayden

Michael at the water park!

Uncle Matthew and cousin Michaela on the riverboat!

Michael on the slide!

Kayden

Lily bug in her tutu bathing suit! So sweet!

Michael and Lily on the river boat!

Lily bug and daddy!!

Lily's new dolly!

My sweet baby girl!

The last day of our trip was definitely the best! We started the morning with some shopping (Melissa, Grandma, and I) I love Target, by the way! After we got back to the lodge, we relaxed during the kiddos nap time and got ready for an evening at the water park! We dot to the park around 3 and had an enjoyable time relaxing with the kids... Matthew and I rode some of the big slides together, and that was so much fun... To be hanging out with Matthew like that reminded me of the old days.... I just love my big brother! We enjoyed the water and the surroundings until the kids got hungry... After changing, we headed up to a restaurant that overlooks the water park... We had a great meal and a wonderful time of fellowship! The kids loved looking over the rails and watching the park below! After dinner we headed home ( to the resort ) to relax and watch movies! It was a great night!! Enjoy the pictures!!!