This post was such a blast to put together as it really shows how much fun we have in our family. I've got birthdays and Thanksgiving in this one, and Christmas madness coming up in the next couple days. I hope you are all able to just take your time and read through these posts...they were a joy to write.
Carlo's Birthday Party
November 21, 2009
My cousin Carol threw a wonderful birthday party for her son Carlo (and Dane's best bud) last month and we had a great time watching the boys play. There were only a few boys there, but it sounded like a stampede was coming through the house the entire time! It's amazing what a few toddlers do to the noise level! Dane really enjoyed watching Carlo open presents and blowing out birthday candles. They enjoyed each other so much and we were just tickled to be a part of it. Thanks a lot for inviting us, Carol!
The birthday boy, Carlo.
Here, Mike is explaining the sticky blocks to Dane and how they work.
I'm not sure Dane understood, but hey, he had fun, right?
A very pregnant Kristy, a relaxed Dane, and my beautiful cousin Carol.
Best buds opening gifts.
BOO YAH!
What an adoring mother:)
A kiss for the cutest birthday boy:) Happy 3rd birthday, Carlo!
Thanksgiving Day
November 26, 2009
Thanksgiving was such a beautiful day. The food was incredible, the setting was picture perfect, and the weather was gorgeous, to say the least. Everyone contributed something to make this day great, especially the ring leaders - Debbie, Erica and Colleen. They made some kick butt food!
There's something that really gets me going when Thanksgiving comes along. Not only is it a great time of family and friends gathering to share with each other, but it's a day we can gather to just have fun and be grateful for the blessings in our lives. I know it sounds cliche, but I cannot help but feel overwhelmed by the family and friends I'm surrounded by in my life. The pictures prove how much fun we all had and how blessed we are to have each other. There was only one sad thing that day - my in-laws Adele, Ralph and Mark Roblee only made it about half way up as traffic was so horrific. Unfortunately, they had to turn back and Adele had to cook an emergency Thanksgiving meal. I heard it was fantastic, but we were sad they couldn't join us in our celebration.
Please enjoy the photos from our Thanksgiving this year. Of course, thank you to my dad for taking 8,000 pictures...we WILL thank you someday. LOL!
Dane is seen here holding the Thanksgiving project he made at MOPS this year.
Such a schmoozer.
Colorn and Erica, enjoying a bubbly beverage.
There's Kim "Kiuh" Nocita, looking dapper!
I just love this picture - Moggy, Colleen, Auntie Bob, Lindsay and Lil Kass.
Kristy and Al - a lovely father daughter pic. (Photo taken by Mike Roblee. Putting dad out of business?)
Can Uncle Ken and Courtney EVER take a bad picture? I think not!
My lovely cousin Carol.
Let the craziness begin!
Oh yes...she WILL be mine!
Get your lipstick on ladies...
Cheese!
Janis, you are too funny:)
Court and dad, lookin' good...
Um, yeeeaaaahhhh...can I have some of that please?
Ta-daaahhhh! A beautiful meal prepared by Chef Debbie.
Erica and Mike watching the boys on the trampoline. Good stuff.
Here's Colleen giving me the world's best massage ever.
STRIKE ONE!
Mom, you look stunning!
The Roblee Family Portrait.
A kiss for big cuz Linds...
Blizzard is thinking: "Please drop it, please drop it, please drop it!"
"Daddy, you have a dimple right there."
Roger and Lynn having a good time.
The beautiful pie table. Yes, I made that AWESOME looking pie on the left...ahem.
Is Dane in heaven? Women on both sides feeding him pie? How did he get this lucky?
It's time for the Hokey Pokey!
The jolly trio!
Super BLIZZZZ!
AJ and Porlorn - the happy couple watching the madness.
I often wonder why Carol keeps coming back for more...it must be the food...
The two suspects responsible for all the NOISE this Thanksgiving.
Time to say goodbye:(
BUH-BYYYYYYE!
Erica's 25th Birthday
November 29-30, 2009
It was great to be able to have another celebration after Thanksgiving. We hate it when parties are over, so this was a nice extension of the Thanksgiving vibe:) Erica and dad took Dane to the park the day before to enjoy some time with him. The pics are adorable and Dane had a ball playing on the swings.
The next day, we celebrated Erica's birthday with a fantastic lunch after church. So many people came over to celebrate and I really think Erica enjoyed herself immensely. I don't know, after you look at the pictures, you be the judge!
Kids are the best...
Here is the gang getting together to pray before the feast!
Yaaaaaay!
There are Dane and Kassady, looking oh so edible if I do say so myself!
Oh. My. GOODNESS.
Here's dad giving Erica one of her birthday presents...putting up the Christmas lights! Yes, Erica is quite obsessed with Christmas. We're glad, though:)
Kassady and AJ watching the fun.
Porlorn, Lindsay and Kassady.
Colorn, Kim and Kristy, sitting back and watching Erica and dad do all the work.
Time for cake! Yesssss...note the Christmas theme...
I must have said something REALLY funny. I always do.
I don't know what's going on here with Lauren and AJ, but it's hilarious!
Some beautiful Christmas earrings for the beautiful Christmas elf:)
Here is Erica sporting the Christmas pajamas we got her for her birthday. Nice fit!
