Moving on...

Carter and Lukas came over for brunch on Sunday. Carter thought that it would be a good idea to "paint" his face blue w/ chalk. His mom didn't think it was so funny.

Not to be outdone, Lukas decides to add a splash of color to his own face!

Will & I decided that it was time to have a ceremony to get rid of the paci before obligating ourselves to big bucks at the orthodontist when Webb is a teenager. So, we had a small ceremony. Webb was able to let his paci fly into the sky to be w/ the birds, the planes and the clouds. He was VERY excited to let the balloons go. He seemed to comprehend the fact that they were up in the sky. However, at bedtime, he said he wanted to "go up high" so he could be w/ his paci. It took awhile, but he finally fell asleep.

Up, Up and AWAY!

Still going...
and going...

Bye-bye, Paci!!!!

Webb turns 3!!!!

We went to Pump it Up for Webb's birthday party! I think everyone had a fun time! I know we were all exhausted by the event!

Webb previews his candle for his birthday cake...

Uncle Allan made Webb's cake. I made the mistake of asking Webb what he wanted on his cake. "Elephants and fishies." Even the option of a Cookie Monster cake had no affect on the desire to have elephants and fishies. Allan did a GREAT job w/ the parameters he was given!

Ms. Angie, Cam & Caroline play in the big ball pit! That slide was FAST!!!Little Miss Emerson...Webb & cousin Grace decide who goes first!?Guess it was Grace's turn!Then came Webb!Even Oma got in on the action bouncing w/ Nina!
Ms Angie and the girls still playing w/ the balls and relaxing!
Nolan is up for the slide first!Then it was Mommy Roxanne's turn!! Aunt Marie taking Nina down the big slide!
Webb & Grace jockey for position!
Mr. Jason lets Nolan go solo!
Here comes Mr. Jason!
Webb is mesmerized by the flame! One good blow and it was out!
Sharing the throne w/ his sister.Grace is lecturing Zakiah on the finer points of life...Zakiah is getting around w/the ladies! Cam & Caroline share a bit of sisterly love...Nolan and Webb point out which ones should be opened first! Webb beginning to open his presents...
Here are all of the guests, minus Grace & Nina, who were taking a break from photos...
Thanks for coming, everyone!

4th of July, 2009

Will's friend Erik convinced him to run a 4 mile race on the 4th of July. Erik & Will also signed up Webb & Carter for a 100 yard dash - that was their "race". Next year, maybe they'll run the one mile race?

Ms. Kelli pinning Webb's race number on!

Webb counting his numbers.

The race participants...

ready for a full day of action

2 of the non-participants

All of the kids lined up...
Watching the other racers finish the second race.

ready at the "starting" line...

Daddy couldn't convince Webb to run!

in the middle of the 'race'

back at home later, the bathing beauty!
3 out of 4 children, like to play in the water...

a repeat of last year, "what's in the hole, Carter?"

SURPRISE!!!

And again...

Carter giving a little something back to the whale.

We hope everyone had a safe and happy July 4th!