Madeline's 7th Birthday

Presents....check.

Friends....check.

Party at Chuck E Cheese....check.

More presents when we get home....check.

One happy, happy 7 year old....priceless.

Happy 7th Birthday, my darling baby girl.

May this year bring you all the luck in the world!

3rd Annual Ketter 4th of July Party

As is our tradition, we hosted our annual 4th of July party again this year. This time, the weather actually cooperated! It was an awesome 80 degrees. Beautiful sunny skies. Perfect for family, friends, food and lots of fireworks! Everyone had a blast. We are so blessed with everything we have. It's good to celebrate and enjoy it with friends.

This is what happens when you give a short-armed person a camera and she wants to take a picture with everybody.

Lots of half-faces, lol....

We got a floating lantern this year (like the one from Tangled, which is Madelines favorite movie, so she was thrilled.) It was tricky to light, but the end result was awesome. I wish the pictures would have turned out better.

I hope everyone had a safe and happy 4th of July!

Madeline Turns 6!

Oh my gooseness, how time flies. Today, my baby girl Madeline turned 6 years old! That's crazy!!! Here are a few pictures of her opening her presents this morning.

A Barbie, A Pillow Pet, A Tinkerbell Bed Set, and A New Bike. I think this girl is set for a while! She got everything she wanted. (Read spoiled) Lucky duck!!!!

Then, as if she didn't get enough already, we took her to Chuck E Cheese, like she requests for her birthday every year. Here are some pictures of that.

Happy Birthday my big 6 year old!

Ketter's Annual 4th of July Party 2010

Once again, we hosted our annual 4th of July Party. Once again, we had an amazing time with our friends who have become our "extended family." Below are some highlights of the day.

Of course, we did the piñata again.

It is always a hit with the kids!

I manned the grill all day. I barbecued 2 tri-tips, pork, chicken and beef kabobs (about 100 total), hotdogs, and chicken. It was delicious and wonderful, if I do say so myself!

And after the sun set, we had our wonderful fireworks display.

It was an awesome end to an even awesomer day!

(Yeah, I like to make up my own words.)

Kassie's 8th Birthday

Happy Birthday my precious angel butterfly, Kassie. Today she is 8, and by golly it is great! We had a party for her and here are some wonderful memories we caught of the event.

Makeup.....

and pizza......

Madeline frowning for no apparent reason.....

Kassie & Alysa

The Whole Gang

Thank you, Jordan

Thank you Rylen & (other) Jordan

Thank you, Alysa

Thank you, Ella

Thank you, Ashley

Thank you, Kianni

Thank you, Grandpa & Grandma

Thank you, Emmaleisse

Thank you, Kaya

Thank you, Bethany

Thank you, Mom & Dad!

Hitting the Pinata.....

again......

and again.......

and again......

Ok, time out for a sec........

We now resume beating the pulp out of it......

a little closer now, his legs are falling off......

Sydney went "BAM".......

......and then the candy fell. It was a mad house with little girls fighting for the candy. Well, all is well that ends well, and it sure did! Fun times had by all. A BIG thanks to all of the girls that came!

Now it's time for B-E-D........

Happy Birthday Madeline!

My baby is not a baby anymore! Madeline turned 5 years old today! She is getting so big! Here's a few pics of her opening her presents this afternoon, and from her b-day party at Chuck-E-Cheese.

She loved all her presents!

(Seriously, what kid wouldn't?)

And, we all had so much fun at her party!

Happy 5th Birthday Madeline!

Independence Day

Happy Birthday America! Isn't it wonderful living in this beautiful country of ours? We are truly blessed.

Last year, for the 4th, we invited a lot of friends over and we had a BBQ and lit off fireworks. It turned out to be so fun that we did it again this year. I didn't capture any pictures last year, but this time I made sure I was armed with my trusty camera. This year was awesome! Everybody chipped in for fireworks, Wyndee and Ben brought a MoonBounce for the little ones, Mikey B. brought a pinata for the kids, everyone made wonderful food, we played Washers and Bocce ball, the big boys had a Roman Candle war (no one was hurt), and we all had loads of fun! It was a great celebration! Here are some pics.

Once again, we are truly blessed!

Thanks to everyone who made this fun and exciting day possible!

You guys are great friends!