7th Birthday Party

What a wonderful day celebrating a special little man!  Thanks to everyone that came and spoiled Dallas with love and gifts.

Dallas could not wait for lunch to finish up and tear into the presents waiting for him in the living room.  Enjoy a few of the pictures I captured from the day.

When trying to decide on a "theme" for the party and what to put on the cake, Dallas stated that he would rather have pie than cake.  He really wanted a raisin pie, but I wasn't confident in making one.  Thankfully, we were at an awesome Amish bakery a few weeks prior that makes the most wonderful raisin pies (according to Dallas and Daddy).  We picked up a pie there and froze it until the party.  I also made a triple berry pie for those that were not interested in the raisin.

Until next time...

A Little More Christmas

This past weekend, my mom and I were able to travel to Iowa to visit Aunt Katie and join her while shopping for a wedding dress.  Yes, you read that correctly - Aunt Katie and Uncle Brian are engaged!  We are so excited for them.  They have not set a date at this time, but they are looking at early June.  I'm sure I'll have more to add as the time draws closer.

Since Aunt Katie and Uncle Brian were not able to make it to Indiana for Christmas, I brought back the kiddos' gifts.  They couldn't wait to open them!

Dallas' new jammies - I know he doesn't "look" thrilled, but he does love them.

Reba got some fuzzy socks, which she could wait to try on!

Now, there is an excited face!  He has been asking for new snow boots, and these have a cool snowboarder design!

Reba and her matching jammies...

Julianne was napping when Big D and Little Miss opened their presents, so she joined in later...

Showing off her new hat, which also matches Reba's

They couldn't wait to all wear their new jammies!

Oh, and if you were wondering...yes, we were successful in the dress shopping.  We even found bridesmaid dresses, too!

Until next time...

Christmas with Robertsons

After sleeping in a little and doing a bit of "after-Christmas" clearance shopping, we headed north yesterday to celebrate Christmas with my parents and sisters, as well exchange a few gifts ;)  Unfortunately, Uncle Brian had to have emergency appendectomy surgery so he and Aunt Katie were not able to make the trip to join us.  We really missed them not being there, but thankfully, Uncle Brian will be back to himself quickly.

Enjoy the few photos I captured...we are completely blessed with all that God provided us this year.

Dallas (and Reba) loves to play "Santa" and pass out presents to everyone.  

The sweatshirt we gave Pa-paw

The yoga mat we gave Aunt Lisa

Julianne has really gotten the hang of opening presents...as long as someone holds it still for her while she pulls on the paper

Not sure what this was about...

Daddy was excited about new Oliver toys

Little Miss loves jewelry

Granny (GG) was excited about her new pots and pans we got her

Sugar doing her own thing...

Now Doug has his own hand shears to help fit sheep!

If it has to do with (carpet) farming, the Big D loves it

Little Miss is slowly adding to her operation

Ma-maw showing off the new bed skirt we gave her

A great way to end the day...reading one their new books with Ma-maw

Until next time...