Mace and Jake's 11th Birthday Party

While I went to NOLA to meet my nephew, Ethan--the boys celebrated their 11th birthday with friends from school. They met up with their friends at Twisted Games for a paintball party.
Twisted Games has 7 different fields with various themes. Each party package receives their own personal referee for the day, as well as face gear and guns. The party lasted from 1-4:30 pm--and according to the boys (and Chad) it was the BEST BIRTHDAY PARTY EVER!!!

The kids (and dads) had a blast shooting one another all day long. Yes, they are all exhausted and bruised all over, but Mace and Jake (and Chad) are already planning the next trip. Today at school --the party was the hot topic of conversation. Meanwhile the dad's had a little trouble walking and returning to work (Chad).

Since I missed all the excitement, they did manage to stop long enough to snap a few pictures. Thanks to Mrs. Terri for watching Callie for us--oh, and for 'allowing' Mr. Brandon to play with the kids (and Chad).

Happy Birthday my boys--now, one day you can tell your children about the
BEST BIRTHDAY PARTY EVER!!

Listening to the rules and choosing teams

Gearing Up

Getting Ready for Battle

Ready. . Aim. . .FIRE!!

Mace was proud of the big purple bruise on his thigh.

Jake showing off his injured chest

Chad was proud of his battle wounds, too!

Happy Birthday, Mason and Jacob!

Today we celebrated Mace and Jake's 11th Birthday! They are having their party next weekend, so we had a very nice family day today--Well, until they ditched us to hang out with their friends down the street!

The boys started their day with a new game--the Wii Fit.

After a great birthday breakfast (1 1/2 lbs. of bacon), we went to Shankz to play glow-in-the-dark putt putt. Daddy won and the boys tied for 2nd --they really did! I did manage to beat Callie, and I am proud to say that I was the ONLY player to get a Hole In One!!
The boys received a wonderful birthday phone call from my sister, Michele. It seems the boys' new cousin, Ethan will be sharing the same birthday! Congrats to Michele, Shane, and big brother, Chase! I can't wait to see you all next weekend!!

NASA Space Center

NASA Space Center with the Goodnights

Callie's Birthday Party

Yesterday we held Callie's birthday party at Chuck E. Cheese. Callie and I had a few 'issues' with her party attire, but we finally agreed on a cute purple and white dress.

Mace and Callie playing on the carousel.

Some of the gals from Mrs. Dotson's class: Emma, Rylie, Callie and Jordan.

Eating pizza--check out all that PINK!

A cute group picture.

Dancing Queens!

We were so thankful that Nana and Maw Maw Mae were able to spend the weekend with us. The weather here was awful, but Chad was able to show Maw Maw around The Woodlands. And of course, their first stop--PONCHO's! But I do think we have started a new tradition with Nana--she was here last year for Callie's party, too.
Callie and Megan

Jake and his shadow, Michelle. She followed the boys around the entire party with the sweetest little look on her face. You better watch out, Goody!

Thank you Nana and MawMaw--we had fun!

Callie's 6th Birthday

Ok, I've rigged up my camera temporarily--I'm still not sure what's going on with it. ANYWAY, here's the pictures from Callie's 6th Birthday. She started out her day at school wearing one of her favorite outfits.

A special Birthday Message for Paw Paw (Callie was born on my dad's 50th birthday.)

Daddy picked Callie up from school and took her to one of her favorite places --THE MALL. She rode the carousel two times, ate 'Chinese noodles' and shopped at Claire's. Here's daddy applying Callie's new fingernail polish. He put a different color on each finger--it was so sweet! Then we left to find the boys, so we could go to dinner.

Later, we find the boys--with some of their crew. The newest thing around here is Air Soft Battles. They gather at the park and pick teams--then it's WAR! They stay out after school until dark and we don't see them all weekend, either. Then they come home with little red marks all over their bodies. They love it!

Here we are at dinner. . we had the wait staff sing 'Happy Birthday" to Callie.
She didn't like it so much.

Back at home, we had our own Birthday Cake.

Callie got just what she wanted . . .a new Razor like the boys'. She also received more dress up clothes and new PINK shoes!

Happy Birthday, my baby girl--I hope all your wishes come true!

Happy 6th Birthday, Callie!

Something seems to be wrong with my camera; I'm having trouble loading pictures. So I decided to browse through some old pictures of Callie celebrating her birthday with PawPaw.

Happy Birthday to both of you--we love you.

This was taken at Mom and Dad's on Carr Drive; a few months before Hurricane Katrina.

Later, celebrating in Mississippi.Singing Karoake with Jay and Callie

Swimming with Paw Paw--they have the same smile.

Then, I came across this picture of Callie and my sister Michele--it's so sweet.
Callie even has her little paci :-)
It does go by fast. . my baby is now 6 years old. And according to her she is big enough now to do whatever she wants. . . . .here we go!!