LG's baby blessing

The reason everyone was in town was for LG's baby blessing. We had a bunch of family and friends there and it was a great day. It was nice to see everyone together and we had such a great time visiting. The boys loved playing with their friends and cousins. We enjoyed seeing everyone and feel so blessed to have such wonderful love and support from family and friends.

In her blessing dress.

Family photo.

Mom and dad. 

Grandpa and Grandma Parker.

Grandpa and Grandma Dutson.

 

Our dear friend Debbie and LG.

Jeff, Debbie, LG and Dan.

LG and Ms. Debbie

Family and friend picture. 

4th of July

Grandparents were in town for the 4th of July, so we went "big" with everything. We had an impromptu photo session with all the kids in their red, white and blue. It was fun. We got some great photos and it was  fun to see how "big" the boys are in comparison to LG.

I know the pictures of the fireworks make them appear a bit "lame". And for the most part they were not that exciting to us adults but the boys LOVED them! We might have to do something more exciting next year.

I think this is perhaps the best one of the bunch. Everyone looking at the
camera and smiling. And good smiles too! Minus LG but hey, she has her
eyes open and for a 1 1/2 month old, that's success!

We always have to have a funny one. I'm sure
LG is thinking, "Who are these crazies???"

Birthday! Birthday! Birthday!

Since the addition of LG (little girl), we now have birthday's in January, April, May, June, July and August. April to May birthday is 5 weeks (roughly). May to June and June to July are both roughly 3 weeks. July to August is roughly 5 weeks and then throw in our anniversary a week after the birthday.  It is a busy time of year for us. We had both sets of grandparents in town for a different reason, so we decided to have a joint birthday party for Bacon and Pach, who turned 3 and 7. I thought Pach would be a little upset about it but he was great. They were both into Avenger's at the time (Bacon still is. Or at least still LOVES Hulk Smash), so the cake worked out beautifully.

They both got a lot of great things and grandparents got to be there for it. It is rare that the grandparents get to be here on birthday's, so it was great fun.

Here are some pictures:

The cake, with Iron Man, Hawkeye, Captain America and The Hulk looking on.

Opening his Captain America. It went everywhere with him
for a few months. Still one of his favorite toys.

He is a LEGO master.

The pirate watch he got from his Grandparents. He loves it so much it is
tucked away safely in his drawer so nothing bad will happen to it.
He does wear it once in awhile.

Blowing out the candles.

After the candles the most important part is the toys. Who cares about
eating the actual cake, right?