Weekend in Lansing.

We spent the weekend in Lansing for birthday celebrations. We haven't all been together since Christmas so it was fun to be together again. The kids had a great time and we barely see them when we visit as they are off playing somewhere.

People getting older included me, Betsy, and Abby.

Can't believe Abby has hit double digits.

New Vera Bradley purse always brings a smile.

New PJ's will bring a smile, too. (not pictured is new Vera Bradley purse)

The camera has xray vision and revealed the real me.

Sporting my new Tigers hat.

Sporting my new hat. Katie looks cute in hats and I can see her wearing hats a lot more as she gets older.

Can't verify this, but this is what Betsy looked like when I showed up this weekend.

Betsy and Brady enjoyed some snuggle time.

Birthday Continued...

Abby had her party this weekend with her friends and it was fun. Here are a few pics.

The girls played dress up. Linda Hansen had several articles of clothing and lots of jewelry and the girls had a ball with it.

Group photo.

Abby wanted to go swimming at the Y so we took the kids there and had a great time.

Here is Katie enjoying the swim.

Group photo.

Abby loved jumping off the diving board in the 12 feet deep water.

Playing games.

Buds, Grace and Katie, watched the Barbie Musketeer movie.

Present time.

We made her wait until just before the kids left to open her presents. Trying to teach her patience again. LOL Just joking, but she did have to wait a while.

It was a long day. The kids got here at 11:30 and the last one left at 9PM. Time for bed.

Happy Birthday, Abby!!

Our first born just turned 10!! Are you kidding me? We are so happy to have Abby and are so proud of the young lady she is becoming. God is great and has blessed us beyond our comprehension. It was a fun day and here are some pictures.

Abby has been counting the days for years until she could get her ears pierced. She wasted little time and got it done. Here she is waiting for service.

She appears calm, but Abby's teeth were chattering. She was a little nervous.

Teeth stopped chattering and she is happy with the results...

and so were we.

A happy moment.

I love how kids ask if they can open their presents about 50 times before parents let them. The suspense takes a toll.

Braeden wished Abby a Happy Birthday as well.

Katie got Abby some earrings. They were musical notes.

Abby birthday party moved to Culvers.

Mia and Abby sharing a little quality time.

Big birthdays call for a big burger!

I hope she doesn't try to draw me.