Pump It Up! Bryson Turns FIVE!

On Sunday January 25th, our family of three joined our Fantlet friends to celebrate Bryson's 5th birthday at Pump It Up! From jump houses, obstacle courses, and large blow up slides, from black lights, pizza, cake, ninja turtle themed pieces, and birthday besties, I have to say we would give this party a full FIVE stars!

 

 {Love these ladies and babes}

{Kristin & Auby}

We definitely loved our time with sweet friends. Little girl was a bit unsure of the blow up houses, but quickly became acclimated and didn't want to leave.

 

{My little bouncing munchkin}

 {Haley & Auby}

 

After our time in the play rooms, it was time to celebrate the birthday boy with pizza, presents, and a delicious dessert.

  

I just loved watching our big girl sitting at the big kids table. She loved her slice of cheese pizza and cake! Plus it was fun sitting next to our sweet friend, Ellie.

Happy Birthday Bryson! We give you a big hug and a high FIVE for five amazing birthday years!

Out and About in July 2014

{Story time at Pottery Barn Kids and Lunch at the Mall with our Fantlets}

This summer, baby girl and I have been out and about quite a bit. We have enjoyed lunch dates, story times, play dates, parks, shopping trips, and errand runs. We are so thankful for all of the sweet activities with friends and fun little outings with our little family of three. So here's to the photo memories captured during these activities for our out and about trips in the month of July.

 {July 3rd, we wished Aunt Becky a Happy 26th Birthday}

 {We love our little strawberry!}

 {Auby loves to play in the standing position.}

 {So thankful for Kristin, our sweet friend and babysitter for the night}

 {Our date night out to see the Fray!!!! The greatest Mother's Day Gift as Ray knows the way to my heart;)}

 {Daddy/Daughter read alouds.} 

 {A close up of Auby}

 {A target shopping trip}

 {Our sleeping babe on our way to church}

{A grocery shopping trip. You are my sun(flower)shine!}

 {Play dates with my babe}

{Lunch dates with Kathi and our kiddos; We loved hanging with Mrs. Kathi, friend and previous Kinder team leader}

 

Happy July sweet babe and all the memories we have made!

Summer Zoo Fun!

What a fun day at the Dallas Zoo! Today Auby and I tagged along with our sweet Fantlet friends, Kristin's sister, Jenn, and Jenn's little lady at the zoo. While the weather forecast had previously predicted rain, it was absolutely bright and beautiful. It may have ended up on the hotter side, but it was still a fun outing with friends, and not crowded at all.

Once, we arrived (thanks again K for driving), and after a bit of traffic, we had arrived. Parking was a cinch when you arrive early.  So with baby hat (a little on the big side), Georgie the G-raff attached by rings to the stroller and all "essentials," we were ready to hit the ground running. We saw lots of animals including lions, leopards, giraffes, and even some slithering snakes and poisonous but adorable dart frogs. Bryson was very sweet to make sure that the crocodile didn't scare Aubrey too much. Oh how I love this bunch of kiddos.

{Emily, Madelynn-16 months, Ellie- 18 months, Bryson- 4 years, and Aubrey- 8 months}

After long walks, lots of animals, and a delicious picnic lunch inside the cool restaurant air, we decided to make a stop by the carousal for Bryson before our exit home. He was such a big boy. He was so excited to ride. I mean seriously... aren't these babes just adorable.

Thanks again to our sweet friends for the invite. We had a blast stroll'n with you at the zoo. We look forward to our next little outing together.

Bryson's 4 and Baby Bounce House!

The first Saturday of January, we joined our friends and some pretty adorable kiddos at Jump Mania in celebration of Bryson's fourth birthday party.

 {My gorgeous gal pals, Kristin, me, baby Aubrey, Steph, and baby Haley expected to come April 2014)

I'm truthfully not sure who had more fun, the children or the adults. I will have to say the kiddos definitely had more energy than us and as I always say, if I could just bottle it up... I'd be a millionaire. I just loved Bryson's little face. He was on the move the whole time, bouncing, and smiling. Seriously this could not have been a better birthday. This place was absolutely perfect. They rented out the whole room, children (of all ages) joined in on the fun. The bounce inflatables filled the entire room as well as obstacle courses, air hockey tables, and even a little jump place and toys for the littles. At one point, Bryson told me that I could come into the little kids play place so Aubrey could jump. I couldn't make this stuff up. He's just that darn adorable.

Of course we couldn't leave without our little getting in on the bouncing fun.

Doesn't she look so big in these pictures? I love those little piggies so very much. It will be so crazy to imagine her one day running around with the big kids and bouncing off the walls.

And look at these adorable cuties. Jacob who will be celebrating his third birthday this month and the twin fantlets will be celebrating their first birthday next month. Time sure does fly when you're having fun! So glad we aren't missing a minute of it!

From cake, candles, birthday treats and goodies, this party was surely a hit. We just love these little families and are so happy to celebrate with them. As the hopeful in-laws of this little man, (I can definitely set aside age), I have to say he is surely a cutie! We love you sweet boy. Happy fourth birthday Bryson!