Birthdays and more birthdays

For Annabelles birthday we weren't really going to do anything. We opened her presents at our house on her birthday. (A new carseat and tons of new clothes.) I thought we might just celebrate by having my parents over for Sunday dinner as usual. Then we thought that Trent's parents might like to come. I have a very dear friend who watches Annabelle while I teach and I thought that we should probably invite her and her two boys. (These boys are her brothers from her other mother.) From there it just kind of ballooned to aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Fortunately we were able to talk to Heather at the gym and get a great deal on renting it. The kids (and parents) had a blast. The kids made a huge tower of mats probably 10 feet tall and took turns jumping into the pit. Chloe followed Kenzie and her friends around the whole night. (Sorry Kenz!) All in all everyone had a great time and it was fun to get everyone together. So much better than having everyone squished in our tiny house!

Annabelle in checking out her new carseat. She was so over the rear facing seat and is in heaven now in the car. For the first couple of car rides all I heard was laughter. She thought she was getting away with something huge! Oh PS we have a budding photographer on our hands. Chloe started taking pictures while Annabelle was opening presents and wouldn't give the camera back. We have great pictures of the wall, a hand, or even Coleman's nose but not too many of Annabelle opening her presents!
Annabelle and her new shoes. She carried them around all night. Thats my girl!!

Annabelle and her big sis Jayden.
This was the look she had through most of the party. She was sooooo tired but was a trooper!
This is how Annabelle spent most of the evening....being carried by someone. Who am I kidding? This is how she spends the majority of her life!!
Annabelle and her "other mother", Stephanie. Thanks Steph for being so good to our pickle!
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