Thank you!!

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Nate's Birthday Party

Nate is 3!  What a joy he is and so very different than Ben!  This was his first real party with other friends and he had a great time.  He loves animals so we had an animal themed party for him.  I had a lot of fun planning this party and I am SO thankful for pinterest!

We had a gorgeous Saturday here which was perfect because everyone we invited came!

Our big 3 year old!

Our back yard/garden, depending on who is reading this!  Have I mentioned how thankful I am for our new house.  It is wonderful to entertain in and we are thoroughly enjoying it! 

We played pin the chameleon in the jungle.   

Nate decided he wanted to be able to see where it was supposed to go! 

Nate loves babies!  Baby Kassidy is one of his favorites!

We did the kangaroo hop.

I love Ben's face in this photo.

Then we had lunch.

 

 

 

 

 

Thankful for a great day to be outside!

Ben with his friends having a great time!

The cake! The balloons were a hit.  All the kids wanted one.

 

Yummy cake! 

 

I love this pic of Nate and Kortlyn.  They have a sweet little friendship!

All the kids at the party minus Ben and Hannah

Nate is 3 and such a joy!  He is so funny and has so much energy.  He is more intense than his brother.  Loves puzzles, hitting balls, and figuring things out.  We see a lot of Allen in him.

Nate's Birthday

On Sunday, we went to the park and took family pictures and then spent the afternoon celebrating Nate's 3rd Birthday!

He helped me decorate his cake.  Love it!
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday in London

*My computer is broken but still somewhat useable-sometimes....Anyways, it is taking me time and patience to get caught up with blogging. 

 

So, the Saturday the family was here.  We left Ben, Nate, and Aubrey in the very capable hands of a great babysitter and the rest of us headed into London.  We went to the Churchill War Rooms and then to see the Lion King. The war rooms were amazing!  So much to take in and so much information.  I took a few pictures of posters that I really thought were amazing.  WWII was a very different war than what my generation has known.

 

After that we went to see the Lion King!  AMAZING!!  If you ever get a chance to see it, do it!  Unbelievably talented people!