Bridger is Seven

Just a few days after my ER visit was Bridger's birthday.  I had a good portion of it planned ahead of time but not the entertainment.  We decided we couldn't cancel the party.  So we had ten crazy boys, a barely functioning mom, a terrified dad, and nothing to do.  My friend made the cake for me, which was a life-saver.  It was a work of art but she announced that would would be eating it at our own risk...she and her kids had been throwing up all night.  At this point the cake was the party so we served it.  (no one got sick)

Bridger wanted a repeat of last years party.  A Star Wars theme.  Last year Darth Vader aka Dad showed up at the party and all the kids fought him.  This year Bridger wanted to be Darth Vader.  We dragged that out as long as we could and then I found a transformers game that I had from past birthday's and then we just sent them outside in the mud.  Derek cannot handle kids in our house, it makes him crazy!  Luckily, Bridger couldn't tell it was a less than perfect party.  He had a great time with great friends.

The happy birthday boy.

aren't these two sweet

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The beautiful flu-laced cake

Jedi training

Clockwise from bottom left: Alex, Andrew Richins, Nathan Emerson, Peyton Boyer, Bridger, Mathew, Ben Bennion, Lilly aka Snow white, Nathan Mauery, Rigby Lathen, Ian Wilde, Cole Rawlins

Derek turns the big 4-0

                                                            HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEREK!
It's hard to believe I am married to a 40 year old.  I remember when my parents turned 40 and I thought they were going to die any day.  I've grown up and my perspective has changed.  40 is the new 30, right?

I pulled off a big surprise party for Derek.  He wasn't expecting much since I was so busy with RS and craft fair's.  So I thought it was a perfect year to plan a surprise.  He should have known better than to doubt me!

The night wouldn't be complete without gag gifts.  This is only one of the gifts that his friends brought.  But Derek was a good sport and even tried them on.

Lilly is 3 years old!!

The only thing Lilly wanted for her birthday was cake.  After opening her presents all she could say was, "Where's my cake?"  Knowing that that was what she wanted, I spent a little more time than normal to make the cake special.  That was more for me than Lilly.  She would have been happy with a basic cake.  She was pretty excited though when she saw Hello Kitty.

I have thoroughly enjoyed having Lilly as my little girl.  She is the sweetest person I know.  I love being her "best friend".  I love you Lilly!