Lots to Celebrate

Dylan turned 1 on September 10th and Makaela turned 4 on the 11th.  We had back-to-back weekend parties to celebrate.  I didn't take many pictures at Dylan's birthday since it turns out I was busy getting ready to have the stomach flu along with the  rest of the family so I stole a few from Monica:).  Dylan had a candy themed party that the kids loved and over indulged in.  When both kids threw up we blamed the candy but it turns out they were just sick...I am sure the candy didn't help though. 

Dylan is the third of the 2010 babies to turn one...3 more to go (Mia, Joseph and Alex).

Princess Makaela's party was a hit; the kids decorated crowns, bounced all afternoon and had a blast running around with the dads.

 

Jenn did a great job with the castle cake!  Notice Matt eating his cake with the kiddos.  He never misses an opportunity for a piece of cake.  Abby is already planning for her 3rd birthday and got upset when it was Makaela's turn to blow out HER candles...Abby really wanted it to be her birthday. 

These dads are so amazing!   They ran the kids around and played every game imaginable: duck duck goose, tag, races etc.  It is amazing to see the kids that at one point seemed so far apaprt in age playing togehter.  Makaela, the oldest at 4 and Mia the youngest at 10 months with quite a few in between.

Happy birthday, kiddos!