Double the Fun

We celebrated not one-- but two birthdays today! Anna turned 12 and Dennis turned 4!

The girls painted their toes and fingernails with the wind blowing in their hair. How exotic and fun! No not really, but we don't like the fumes in the house-- so they did it outside. Paul enjoyed watching.

I love this picture. It is very simple-- just girls hanging out.

This has got to be about the cheesiest picture I have ever seen these two little guys take!

I love it! Quick story. Fast forward to after the party when it was time to give them a bath. I threw Dennis in the tub while I took care of Alex's potty needs when I realized that Alex was going to take a little longer than expected. Dennis immediately got sad and began crying. "You mean Mom. Alex no go poo-poo. You mean Mom." Dennis knew that this delay meant that their bath time would not end up being at the same time and he had planned on playing with Alex-- and I went and ruined it. :( I sorry Dennis.

We had Chinese food for a nice change from the regular pizza routine. I baked a pizza on the side for those who would have a fit otherwise.

As for me- I would take Chinese anyday!

Since all of us were so full after dinner, we changed things a bit by opening presents up before doing the cakes.

Dennis loves this blanket. So does Jonny. I know because he asked John if he could get one for his birthday. :)

Dennis was so cute opening presents. After each one he folded his hands quietly and patiently waited while Anna opened one of hers. It sure was neat to see how much Dennis has evolved with his present opening skills over the last two years!

Dennis is my big boy! His kisses are just precious. He can now close his lips and make a little pucker when he kisses. And I bet he would give you one too!

This is my friend Claudette. I am going to miss her and her family so much when we move! But I trust that God will keep us close and help make the moments that we do get to spend together all the more precious.

Alex really wanted to help feed the baby. Aren't they cute?

The kids had fun playing horse shoes in the backyard!

Dennis had been waiting for this moment all day! He seemed mesmerized by the candles and our singing. If only I knew what he was thinking.

I can't believe my little Anna is twelve! We first met her when she was just a tiny thing at six years old. She has grown into such a beautiful girl-- we love you Miss Anna!

This picture has got to make you smile. See Dennis blowing out his candles? He was very proud of himself!

When John offered to run to the store earlier this morning, I told him to get a tub of chocolate and a tub of vanilla. Since he works and does not get the chance to plan much of the parties that we have he figured he was going to have fun and go a little overboard this time with four tubs of ice-cream!

Thanks honey for adding your special little touch to Dennis and Anna's birthday!