Liam's birthday party

We decided on a pumpkin theme for Liam's birthday since it's fall and all (and who doesn't love fall). Cute pumpkin decorations, snacks and all. But the best part was all the friends who came to celebrate with Liam.

Congrats Sadie

Quinn and I went to see our little friend Sadie get baptized. Sadie and her family looked beautiful!

We love you Sadie!

Liam's birthday day

Both daddy and mommy were home for Liam's birthday, so aside from poor Liam going to get shots for his one-year checkup, it was a pretty fun day.

We shopped a little, we ate a little, we played a little. And then we had an ice cream cupcake.

And holy cow. How did Liam get to be one already?

Oh man

Dear blog friends,

We have soooo much to catch up on. Since I posted last, we've been very busy. Mommy and daddy went to St. Louis for a very fun wedding (congrats Andrea and Brian!), Liam turned one, our friend Sadie got baptized, we had a party for Liam, three grandparents visited, and Liam and Quinn finally decided to play together. And lots of other stuff probably happened too, but I can't think of it all right now.

So, the next few posts will give you a glimpse of all that and more.

Enjoy!

Celebrating birthdays

This past Sunday we got together at Grandma and Grandpa's to celebrate birthdays for Liam, Grandapa and Andrew.

Something tells us Liam had a good time...

And so did Quinn. He loves his Uncle Chuck time.

Alter Family Fun Fest

We journeyed to Alter Family Fun Fest last night (at the local Catholic high school--for those of you not from the area) to meet up with friends and partake in the fun.

After dinner, we thought we'd try out some rides. Apparently the poor economy affects carnival rides too because we paid $30 to ride 5 rides. I foresee expensive trips to amusement parks in our future.

Anyway, Quinn and mommy and daddy rode the flying elephants, Quinn went down the big slide with daddy and mommy, and then all four of us rode the spinning dragons.

Ok, well, maybe it wouldn't have cost so much if mommy and daddy didn't both want to take Quinn on the rides. Who cares...we had fun!

Liam gets a new 'do

When daddy started calling Liam "Hippie Longstocking," it was time for Liam to get a trim.

When Quinn got his cut, there were tears and drama. Liam, on the other hand, likes to sit in the middle of a room, up on a car and have people look at him.

Here's Liam before, during and after. He's much more distinguished now. :)