And There's More!

Here's some additional photos of Robbie's fun birthday party last week! We had so much fun with family and friends celebrating Robbie and Hunter's birthdays!

Averie checking out this monster-sized tortoise!


Now that is one seriously l o oooooo nnnn gggg snake!!

Natalie using some serious muscle power for the big tortoise!

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Demerie giving the "tortoise lift" a try!

I just had to capture cousins Isaacs cute facial expression of complete distain for most of the creepy crawlies in attendence. "I weally don't like that snake, Aunt Juwie!"

So many fun legos... so little time to play with them...

Robbie using some serious muscles to lift that big beast!

Aunt Riki had a great idea to give out kites to the party guests and it was a perfectly windy day to fly! There were at least 13 kites up in the air at one point!

On Sunday, Robbie's actual birthday, he had another round of opening presents from the family! Oh yeah!

Happy Birthday, Robbie! We are so excited for this 7th year... Thanks for making our family so much fun!

Obsession

So, what do I do with a vivacious, simply adorable 2 and a half year-old, whom shall remain nameless, lives, sleeps and breathes Disneyland?

I know, I know, I mentioned this a time or two on this blog and to many of you dear friends and family members about this latest dilema. I find myself coming up with creative & not so creative, (more like little fibs) of why we can't go to Disneyland everyday, every minute, like she desires!


For example, when the common occurance of her asking to go to "Dineyahnd" right as I am placing her in the crib to go night-nite... I say," Disneyland is sleeping right now. It's dark outside." and of course the automatic response to my answer is "why". The favorite word of every toddler!

Today, after learning my lesson about not even bringing up the topic until literally being in the car, almost ready to enter the parking area, she saw me packing the little blue cooler with some snacks, right after dropping the kids off to school. She immediately squealed with delight... knowing what I was preparing for... "I Dineyahnd? ". . . followed by another squeal and question "I Dineyahnd?"

"Yes, Averie!! We're going to go to Diseyland!!! Today!" Now, that was the greatest moment I have had in a long time to be allowed to witness the pure joy on that adorable little face! How can I not take her!!!

You can catch the two of us every Tuesday, at our favorite place...

Yes, you know where it is...

Robbie's Big 7 Birthday Bash!

Robbie had a fantastic birthday this past Saturday! We joined together with cousin Hunter for a double birthday bash, since we were to invite many of the same people and their birthdays are only a week apart. We held the party in a new park right next to the gorgeous green hills, perfect for the occasion! An added bonus, no sand in the play area!! We played for a little while, then prepared for the main event... Prehistoric Pets!! HOORAY!


Robbie and Hunter holding the "big snake" and boy, was it ever!
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They had a very large frog that blended nicely with Robbie's shirt!

The "Blue Tounged Skink" need I say more?

Plenty of strange and interesting creatures and fun for all, except for Grandma. She preferred to leave the area for a little while! Too many creepy crawlies for her taste!