September = Birthday month at our house

Luke turned the big 2-8 on Sept 8.  He had to work, and go to school... boo... so we didn't get to see him much until that night. But we have fun preparing for his arrival! We decorated the house with some streamers, bought party hats (cause I told him he had to wear one) made homemade pizza, and ate cake topped with SPARKLERS! Then we watched one of his most favorite movies, "Where the Red Fern Grows" as well as "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" and wished him a happy birthday about a hundred times!

Check out their aprons! A few months ago Tianna realized Luke didn't own an apron like the rest of us and said she wanted to give him one for Father's Day. Since it was August, and he'd have to wait a really long time, I figured his birthday was more practical. The girls LOVED making it for daddy.  It says "daddy's grillin so we're chillin" and has their hands and footprints. Adelia thought it was awesome--she lifted her foot up and waited for me to put the paint on it. She's getting to be quite the copy cat to all her sister does.

We sure love this man! He's a wonderful daddy and an exceptional husband! Have a great 28th year! (boy that sounds old. he's close to 30 now!)

Miss Tianna also celebrated a birthday this week. Yesterday, on Sept 16th our baby girl turned 4! 

Before we get into the details, I have to share this story.  Very first thing yesterday morning I hugged her and said, "Happy birthday!" and she pulls back with a wary look on her face. "Am I 3 still or am I 4?" I said, "you are 4 now!" and she pulls her nightgown tightly around her and examines herself up and down. Knowing what she's thinking, I say, "Do you feel bigger now?" And she exclaims with all the gusto of a 4 year old.. " I DO!" 

And she IS getting so big. We sure love her! She is such a joyful person to be around. 

Her birthday was crazy! But crazy fun. It started the night before when Grandpa Bert and Aden came to town. We went out to Sizzler to eat and she got a complimentary root beer float (loaded with the most whipped cream and M&M's possible)..... luckily her dinner consisted of fruits and veggies and a few tortilla chips (she's weird. but we won't complain)

Thursday morning began for all of us really early. Luke kissed me good morning before his shower and I looked at the clock. It was 6:43---- THE EXACT time she was born. Quite the coincidence, eh? 

Now this post will be way too long if I include all the pictures of her friend party--let me just say, it was HUGE but super fun. And most importantly, she loved it. So the details of it shall have to wait. But as for the rest of her birthday... after the party we ate lunch with her bff's, Kendra and her cousin Aden

Mommy and Tianna in our party dresses

Then Grandpa and Aden left... and it was a big sad for Tianna.

But she recovered... and when Daddy got home and we opened family presents

 

Featured here: Pet shops from James, Val, and Jacomo, and Belle from Grandpa Neil and Grandma Bonnie

Awaiting a special surprise from Mom and Dad (mostly Dad)

He was VERY excited! 

Then we went and ordered a pizza and ate it at the cool Whittier Center Park.

On the way home we saw the most gorgeous view of the Temple

If only the dang power line wasn't there...

When we got home we realized that we hadn't even sang to her "Happy Birthday" nor had she blown out candles. (the party was a bit crazy so we had just passed out cupcakes and didn't even sing to her)

Then of all the luck, i couldn't find the candles i bought. So we improvised. 

Although she says it about everything, I still believe her when she said "It was the best birthday I ever had!" WE LOVE YOU TIANNA!!!!