Sweet Messes

So, all along I'm talking about the craziness of this season. And, we like to have a little fun with that craziness too. This year we celebrated Nathan's 29th Birthday a little early -- in fact, over 3 months early! I figured that would be the easiest way to surprise him. And boy was he surprised! Here's some of the prep work -- Malachi helped make a pinata for the party. He wasn't so sure what to think of it all at the beginning ...



But he soon learned to love the sticky mess ...



I think he liked the painting best. By the time he was done, the plate was painted and the kitchen table (not to mention his clothes!).


Unfortunately, by this time I still hadn't found my memory card, so pictures of the actual party are scant, but I did get a video of Nathan's reaction -- much like the imagination might picture:




I think Malachi had a good time at the party -- he got to watch Grandpa dive (should have had pictures of that) and even got to go swimming with Grandpa. I think the day tuckered him out. When we got up in the morning, this was what we found in the hallway:

Of course, the camera was downstairs, so I had to step over him to get the camera. Originally his little bum was even higher in the air, and his ankles crossed in supreme relaxation. Oh, these are the moments I love, if only they were easier to catch on camera.

I've also learned one thing -- girls may be stereotyped that they like to dress up, but boys aren't too far off either. Malachi really likes this coon cap Tamie Edens got for him ... to be honest, it scares me sometimes -- the hat I mean. We were outside today and Malachi left it on the grass and everytime I turned around I thought this wild animal was about to attack us.




This is his Buzz Lightyear / Mr Incredible/ Incrediboy outfit. It's new today from Daddy. He thinks it's pretty cool, we might have a hard time prying it from his hands at bedtime.


Violet doesn't do much dressing up or painting (minus the spit up that is) but she's here with every adventure and is cute as a button. She's also sleeping VERY well these days and eating VERY well, which makes her even cuter in my eyes. I love seeing the siblings together.


One little munchkin shot -- I do have to say though, I think she looks much cuter than any camera has been able to portray yet.



Well, I guess that sums it up -- such busy weeks, but so few pictures. I am expecting a new memory card in the mail sometime this next week, so hopefully that will help the documentation of our lives. And, if I can find a time to do this when Malachi isn't grabbing at my thigh.

Next week we are taking off for a few days at the ocean (fingers crossed). It's supposed to be beautiful weather. Our first family vacation in years (well, solo vacation anyway). Wishing you many more sunny days,

Sarah