Birthday tradition

Back in 2003 when I first found out that my due date was January 3rd, I remember hoping that Wylie would be born on my Dad's birthday, which is January 7th.  My Dad always said, "oh no we want him/her to have their "own" day." Neither planned worked. Wylie decided to join us a week after his due date and although he has a different birthday than my dad we still have decided that we want to celebrate them together, on the same day, which usually ends up being neither of their actual birthdays! This year was no different. We celebrated on January 11th with a taco bar & ice cream cake!

                                     Happy 9th Birthday Wylie & Happy 70th Birthday Grandpa!

                          
                                                    Some things Wylie got for his birthday: 

January 12th the fun continued as Wylie got another birthday party with his friends. This was his first "non" themed party per his request. He requested that some of his close buddies come over & sleepover. It was almost a perfect night. One of his best buds got the stomach flu and couldn't make it but we have a make up sleep over party for the two of them next weekend, so we are all good.  It was a fun night full of pizza, cupcakes, snacks, football playoffs, knee hockey games, slot car races and more. Lots of loud cheering & laughs through out the night!

                Nicholas, Tyler, Wylie and Erik (Jack not pictured and home sick..boo ) 

For me, it was an emotional week.  I was caught off guard at my emotions for both my Dad and Wylie's birthdays. I think I just feel so so fortunate and lucky to have my Dad around and healthy and mostly importantly such a big part of our lives and to share such a special time each year with Wylie. And well, I was emotional on Wylie's birthday because he is NINE. WHAT? Where is my little boy? Luckily, he still has a little boy heart and I will hold on to that as long as I can. It was just a great weekend celebrating two people I love very much! 

~It's My Life

5.4.3.2.1....Happy New Year

We hosted our 2nd annual New Year Eve Party and it was a great night! Why we didn't think of doing this party years ago is beyond me. I missed some of my friends who have their annual NYE plans but was happy that a lot of friends joined us! We truly are lucky to have such great people in our life & our kids life!

                                                           We are ready to party!! 

2012 Trivia game: Men vs Ladies  

Ladies Won . . . again!! 

Girls working on their arts & crafts!! 

Junior cup races & Grand Prix Race 

(this is some serious racing, no joke!) 

1st Movie showing 9:30pm~ Madagascar 3 

Dancing under the disco ball to "gangnam Style"

The kids that made it to Midnight!! 

New Year day tradition~ setting off a rocket

5.4.3.2.1..... Blast off

*you can see the smoke next to Kasey who is closest to Jacques and the rocket is almost to the top of the picture in red... Jack and Wylie (on right) are the rocket chasers.  It is a great New Years Day Tradition! 

Happy 2013! 

~It's My Life 

Family Traditions

I am so happy that we got another Christmas with all three kids still believing in all the magic. I am not going to lie, it is getting tougher and tougher to convince them of these magical happenings.  Christmas Eve day might have been one of the longest days, ever! The kids get so excited they can hardly stand it. And one of the best things is that they get equally excited for family time as they do the gifts, well okay maybe not totally equal but pretty close. They love traditions! My parents come over Christmas Eve and have dinner with us, the kids open their gifts they picked out for each other and my parents spend the night. After the kids, finally, fall asleep Jacques, myself, and my Mom and Dad watch Christmas Vacation together! Oh and I can't forget that "santa" prepping . . . It is just a great night!

Christmas  morning is here & the wait is over . . . "Can we go down yet?"

"Can't we just peek around the corner?" 

Finally, once Mom, Dad, Grandma & Grandpa all made it down stairs they ran to the living room. 

Santa brought jumbo pillow pets along with some fun stocking stuffers! 

We spent some time opening gifts, eating brunch and spending time as a family! We spent the afternoon playing with toys! Some of the kids favorites: 

                                                  Until next Christmas~ 2012 was good to us!

                                                                             ~It's My Life