birthday party time-4 posts in 1

emily turned 8-hard to believe but it's true. she wanted a party that had bobbing for apples, sculpture projects, apple pie and a piñata. the weather was warm enough for the water slide-so the sculpture projects did not see as much action, but i'm sure we can save them for next year- 

 bobbing for apples will have to become a new tradition-the kids had more fun than i expected

 water slide! i didn't get too many pics (i think i was getting a small boy to sleep)

 the apple pie (provided by calista) was delicious!

 cute babies :)

 the true expressions of these sisters

 nana got emily her first real art supply box. another big hit! thanks to nana for her tremendous help in making this party happen.

 the piñata-on the zip line. it was a tough one-everyone got 2 turns-but grant brought home the candy-

tom turned 87-and sharon hosted the annual party on labor day weekend. it is always wonderful to spend time watching all the kids play together. tom drove them around behind the mower. this was of course ben's favorite activity (TRAC TOR)

luke turned 3 and had a super cool swim party. happy birthday luke!

alexander was born on august 18th-and i was so excited to get to meet him this past weekend. thank you to nana and bobby for covering everything on the home front so i could spend a wonderful few days catching up with melissa and her family.