Highlights from this week!

Here are some pics that I took this week.
Lucas and his new bike. That he LOVES!

Chef Lucas making crescent roll for dinner.

Noah making the alfredo noodle side.

Enjoying the yummy food.

Noah helping decorate Lucas's birthday cake. He was in charge of the volcanoes and making the lava. He did a really good job.

Here is the finished cake.

Lucas's Deanna Rose Birthday Party!

So, we had Lucas's party at Deanna Rose Farmstead and the weather was perfect. It had been raining during the night on Friday and I started to do some serious praying for good weather. The 26th is Lucas's friend Camden's birthday-so we really had 2 birthday boys.
Camden, Lucas, Madison, and Noah in line for the pony rides.

Lucas and Madison hanging out.

Pony rides. Ye Ha!

Here fishy, fishy!

Madison w/the first fish. Madison was an awesome fisher woman. She even baited some of Lucas's hooks.

Camden was the only one who caught 2 fish. I didn't get a pic of his 2nd catch. Way to go Camden!

Noah caught 1 too! I think it was the biggest of the day!

Let's feed the baby goats!

I wish you could hear Trevor laughing as the goat is drinking the bottle. It was hilarious

A mining we will go . . .

Then we watched Pipie get milked.

Time for cake and presents.

We sang Happy birthday to Camden

Batman action figures, a football, walkie talkies, glow-in-the-dark shirt, new rock collection, and a camera (given by Aunt Jennifer-who came later for dinner after she was finished working)- Lucas got a lot a great presents.

After cake, the kids played on the playground. Then the family came over for dinner and we had a great day over all.

Chef Lucas making his birthday treats. . . .

Chef Lucas wanted to help make his birthday treats. I had to do the decorating while he was in school. But he did most of the cupcakes by himself.
He did 2 of the 3 eggs and didn't get any shells! Great job!

Here is a close up of one the cupcakes.

Lucas is quite the baker.

Happy 7th Birthday Lucas!

Today was Lucas's 7th Birthday! It is hard to believe my baby is 7 years old. I remember holding him for the first time. And will never forget the somersaults that he used to do when I was pregnant. Lucas- you are a sweet guy. I love your smiling face and your helpful attitude. You have such loving heart and a great sense of humor. I am so proud of you and even though you will always be my baby-you are becoming such a great little man! Here is how Lucas spent his bday!
I surprised Lucas with lunch from sonic. He invited his friend Devin to come and eat w/us.

Lucas passing out his bday treats. Spider cupcakes! Yummy!

Lucas working on his apple puzzle. I helped out in Lucas's class for the afternoon.

After the movies, we went out to dinner of course! Lucas took a pic of his brothers.

Noah took a pic of Lucas and I.

Lucas is getting a new bike for his bday. We didn't find one today, but hopefully tomorrow we will find just the right one. So stayed tuned for pics of Lucas on his new bike. Well, I have a class tomorrow and I better study for it!

And the busy weeks begin . . . .

So, this week began the start of a busy week w/activities and spending time w/friends. Over the weekend the boys and I went and hung out w/my Bff Julie and her girls. Since we had do do a lot of yard work before we went-we didn't get to spend as much time w/them as we hoped. But maybe next time! On Monday, Noah started his tennis lessons. He has been begging for a long time to play tennis. And was happy to find a class this fall that works w/our schedule. His coach told him he was doing great and had good potential on the FIRST day! Go Noah!
Noah was glad that there were other boys in the class!

Eli chillin' and watching his big brother.

Lucas was keeping himself entertained.

Of course, Tovi had to come. He hates to be left behind. And he loves to meet new people.

Noah did a good job of following his instructions. He just needs to work on his control. When I took lessons as a kid- I too had the same problems. Funny Huh!

After a good workout, Noah was ready for a cold drink. So, we got out the ice cream maker and made some cream soda slushes.

Eli helped w/dinner and made his fav chicken alfredo. Yummy!

Eli scooped up the slushes into glasses. Delish!

Lucas is learning to tie his shoes and he pulled out a pair of old shoes to practice. Unfortunately, they were too small. He thought if he kept wearing them-hoping they would get bigger. Poor guy-he does a good job w/catching on. Maybe Lucas needs a new pair of shoes that tie so he can practice. Hhhmmm!

Chef Lucas is back and making cornbread muffins!

He LOVES his man-whik! Look how fast he can whisk.

Lucas decided he wanted muffins instead of cornbread and they were Yummy!

Tovi got his hair cut this week. So, you know how I love before and after pics!

The boys had a half day of school on Tuesday- Noah's friend Alyx came and spent the afternoon. My bff Brooke came and hung out for a while w/her boys. And then Brooke and I had a girl's night-at a a spa/saloon that she had won from 102. I also joined a bible study at church and met some really neat ladies. Noah also joined mathletics again the year and Eli is thinking he might want to join.The calendar is getting pretty full. But we are enjoying all of our activities/time w/friends, and just trying to make the most of our family time. With Lucas's bday next tues and the book fair coming next week- it may be busy but come back to see pics of all of our FUN!