CIRCUS!!

Some friends got together and went to the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus this last weekend. We had such a great time! We put our hearts at risk and ate at the healthy Varsity to start the fun evening. Eating at The Varsity is a cherished, greasy-onion-ring-and-chili-dog, one-time-a-year treat! Thanks to Michal, we even had delicious, ice-it-yourself cookies for dessert! Then off to the circus we went! The clowns, tigers, zebras, elephants, acrobats, and so many other spectators all added to the excitement! We sat in awe of the skills and talents the entire cast displayed. We were so surprised to see Evenader Holyfield at the affair! Mark was quick to point him out as he anonymously rode around the rings. Daniel confirmed it later, too, when they walked by each other. Good eye, Mark! From our little get-together to watching the circus staff and the animals, the evening was so much fun!! (and the cotton candy helped, too!)

The gang at The Varsity






Yes, these tigers are actually sitting on top of each other!


Daniel and Noah




Trevor, Jenna, Melina, and Konlan


Melia, Jenna, and Noah






Will and Mark


Evander Holyfield showed up for the affair!




Jenna


Cindy and Noah












Noah, Konlan, Melina, Jenna, Melia, Will, and Trevor


Duane, Michal, Trevor, Melia, and Konlan


Mark, Lauren, and Will


Daniel, Cindy, and Noah

Homebound!

We've been homebound with Addison all week! She's been fighting a cold all winter it seems, and she has the hardest times recovering. Antibiotic after antibiotic. Nebulizer. Eye infection. Ear infection. All at the same time! It really hasn't been that bad altogether; she's getting better now - slowly but surely. After going to the doctor three times in the last two weeks, we've been keeping her captive inside to make sure a new infection isn't introduced. We've had to come up with lots of fun games for her and Noah to play! Here are a few pictures we've taken since the homebound episode began...

Daddy and his two little ones...

Noah decided to go walking in Mama's shoes!

Oh the games they play!

Happy 5th Birthday, Will!

Noah and I had such a fun time at Will's 5th birthday party this weekend! Lots and lots of little pirates (and one big one - Jack Sparrow) were sparing around his house - all at the same time! The decorations and party favors were fantastic - with little pirate hats for all the "mates," sailboat steering wheels used as table center pieces, and pails with indiviualized take-home goodies for all Will's buddies - not to mention a well-dressed, delicious pirate birthday cake! Thanks to Lauren and Mark for putting on such a fun affair!

(I am sooo sad that I do not have any pictures to display!!! I forgot my camera!!! GRRRRR. But I'm hoping I get some pics forwarded to me, and I'll be sure to post them if I do.)

Happy 1st Birthday, Alexandria!!

We went to a really fun clown party for Alexandria's first birthday on Saturday. Lots of friends and family, cute clown faces (thanks to talented Elizabeth!), delicious spaghetti, yummy birthday cake, and gifts and more gifts all came together for the special day. Happy Birthday, Alexandria!

A Friday Night at Tio and Debbie's

Noah and Addison had so much fun last Friday night at Jorge and Debbie's! Thanks so much, you guys, for all the endless pampering - for the kids and us!

Aunt Debbie is patiently juggling both of them!

The Many Faces of Addison









What's in there, Zack?





Tio is trying to teach Noah...

and he's just about asleep...

Look up and say "cheese."


"I DON'T WANT TO SAY CHEESE!"