A Roaring Time....

We wanted to make sure that our Firetruck theme went off without a hitch. Last year Callen asked Kevin (a.k.a Uncle Kevin) if he had a firetruck party if he would bring a realy firetruck. When Kevin said yes we immediately went to planning a fun filled firetruck bash.I had fun setting the house a blaze with everything fire I could find or make. Lucky for me this was the easiest party to put together!!!Thats right SOUND the ALARM

Callen Mckray turned 5!!!We made sure that all our friends left with all the fire essentials- Life Savers, Fire ropes (aka twizzlers), fire hoses (bendy straws), stickers and sticker firetruck book and hats and lots of other goodies! I think Callen had the most fun because for the last 3 months anytim we saw something fire related we dove right on in!!

Touch and feel fire books for the babies!

Balloons Galore!!

And the cutest little table set up-- and fire truck cake I have EVER seen. Michelle never ceases to amaze me at her talents!

Who knew turning 5 could be so much FUN!!

Up NEXT: The actual celebration pinata, firetruck visit and playtime with all our friends!

Sound the ALARM!!

Callen McKray

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FIVE, 5, 2+3=5, V

Let me tell you having a 5 year old is incredible!!! As a prent you plan for BIG milestones but when reality sets in and your 1st baby turns a BIG number it is one of those stop you in your track moments. Yes I have faced reality in my life I will have MANY of those moments but this was the 1st to really stop me in my tracks.

With any birthday we try and let our kids help decide a theme, help pick the food and of course let them know they are #1 that day and always in our hearts.

So today Callen McKray you turn 5 and with being a 5 year old comes many milestones

Just what are you up to.....

Well...

~you know and can write all your abc's UPPER case and lower case

~ you know your numbers up to 100

~ colors check

~ you are on your 6th reading book and you have grown so confident in your reading

~ you can say and identify all 50 states in alphabetical order

~ you are steps away from being able to tie your shoes

~ you love your sister beyond words and by far she is your best friend

~ you are wearing a size 5 or 6 size 11.5 shoe

~ you are more active then any little boy I know

~ you are kind hearted and a ball or fire

~ you have more energy then the man in the moon

~ you are READY for kindergarten but we are cherishing the last moments with Aunt Susi

more then anything you are my little wild fun loving boy whom I cant get enough of you are kind, loving, polite and from the moment your feet hit the ground in the morning you are ready to tackle what lies ahead.

Thank you for making me a mommy and for loving me unconditionally because of you I am a better person!

Happy 5th Birthday Mc y doodle!!!

Arrr Matey's

2 weekends ago we celebrated sweet Gavins 3rd birthday--- where has time gone it seems like just yesterday that Laura and I were pregnant with the babies.

Of course I shamefully dont have any pictures of the sweet birthday boy--- but let me tell you Callen had the most fun having a sword fight with him!! And the party never disappoints-- there was FUN around every corner!!!

Happy 3rd Birthday sweet Gavin!!!

Over the moon, EXCITED!!!

I know the post are lacking but I want to share just how excited we are.....

CHAD and KELSEY are engaged!!!!

I was completely thrown off and will share the story why? because its laughable and who on a Friday doesnt want a laugh

Let's rewind to Tuesday night..Chris gets a call from Kelsey asing if he wants -- what he says "two tickets to the rodeo" he immediately says YES of course I say "Chris really we have a party and NOTHING has been done...do you really think we should be going to the rodeo"...Long story short at about 10 that night I call Kelsey tell her Chris thinks he is going but I am just not sure how it will all work. She then tells me that they are going and their friend Eric and his fiance. It was not the norm crowd for Chris and I however he still wanted to go so by Wednesday at 10 I agreed to go against my better judgement not that I didnt want to go I just knew what needed to be done ;) and that I have a little FIREFIGTHER who I didnt want to disappoint.

So now it is Thursday and we are meeting at Praseks I am still frazzled by going to the rodeo with 2 days till the party. We get out of our car and walk up to Chad and Kelsey....Kelsey tells me she couldnt decide which jewelry to wear. I quickly tell her he necklace looks great, she says it again. In my head I was thinking that she was saying this because earlier she has mentioned that she was going to have Chad buy her a few things at the rodeo so I assumed it was a hint for him. She says it for a 3rd time and holds her hand out-- i immediately look at her COOL finger nail polish and ask where she got it etc. Well 4th time and a BEAUTIFUL diamond ring in my face I realize shamefully that is what she was trying to tell me all along. Well I see the ring and it is all over I remember jumping up and down and giving Chad a huge hug--

FINALLY !!!!

So last night we celebrated and at the end of the evening I told Chad and Kelsey that I was so glad Chris gave me no choice because had I not gone it would have been ever so bummed.

We had a fantastic time--- lots of laughs, lots of sillies and LOTS of walking-- Chad and Eric were determined to get into the suites several trys later we were back up to the seats---

So now onto wedding planning!! I sure hope looking back Chad knows just how excited and proud I am of him. I have known Chad for the last 11 years and we have shared some great memories- I am forever greatful for the friendship and the memories and look forward to all the fun to come!!

As Callen said this morning WAY TO GO UNCLE CHAD!!!!

Updates are coming....

Get ready, set, go..... This weekend is going to be full of updates not many pictures because the camera has been broken but I do have a few to share .... Happy Friday to all