The Big Party

Two weeks ago there was a party for the McClean girls!  Hannah turned one in April, and Emma turned three in May.  They had a huge bash to celebrate, and we had a blast at the party!

After hating the waterslide at the last birthday part, GTB decided to try the water slide at this party:

(it took a lot of concentration judging by the look on his face)

Christine is amazing and somehow managed to find enough small tables and chairs to seat somewhere in the neighborhood of 25 kids under the age of 3.  Each kid got a party hat, and it was awesomely hilarious to watch the kids sitting on little chairs with their pointy party hats.  Also, GTB was on a crazy eating streak that week and managed to eat about 10 chicken nuggets (all in about 4 bites), 2 bags of chips, a cupcake, and several bags of fruitsnacks all in one sitting…gross.  If you look closely, you’ll see that GTB is cramming food in his mouth in the next four pictures.

 

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Babies Everywhere!

These days, it seems like we run into babies everywhere!  But on May 19, GTB and OTown flew to Spokane to see two of our favorite babies–our new niece, Kindyl, and our baby cousin Aiden!

We surprised Aunt Carmen at the hospital, and we were so excited to see baby Kindyl!  She is so adorable! 

The proud Papa with the littlest of his five grandchildren:

The kiddos were both a little on the sleepy side:

GTB wanted to party but he wasn’t quite up to it.  He fell asleep holding the balloon:

Grandpa Engstrom back from the desert:

Playing with Grammy Pammy:

Sleepyhead Kindyl:

Sleepyhead GTB in his pj’s and alligator shoes:

Kindyl getting her first exposure to the great outdoors:

Finally, we got to see Emmalee and meet baby Aiden!

On the plane home:

 This is a picture of the Spokane Falls that I took when I was up there.  Who knew that Spokane was so beautiful?

 

 

 

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Make Way for Little Ducklings

At the end of April, the baby ducks were born at the pond by our house!  They were so cute, and GTB was so excited to see them!

At home, after seeing the ducklings:

 

 

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The Park, Its the Place to Be!

The pics are from a trip to the park at the beginning of May.  GTB has been dominating the playground…swinging on the big kid swings….and now, he not only goes down the slide by himself but he’s learning to climb up the slide (he saw a 4 year old buddy do this and decided he, too, should be able to master this trick)….

on a bigboy swing for the first time!

 

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Ellie’s 3rd Birthday!

On May 2nd, our little friend Ellie turned 3!  The Pecks had a monster blow-out party to celebrate complete with an awesome giant inflatable water slide!  While most of the kids had fun playing on this fun toy….

GTB did not take a liking to this type of entertainment….

preferring to stick to activities he was more familiar with like the sandbox…

hanging out in the playhouse…

playing with balls….

jumping on the trampoline…

and tackling Eli….

After all these events, GTB was happy to sit and relax for a bit!

The highlight of GTB’s day may have been the cupcakes (but then, I’m pretty sure food is always the highlight of GTB’s day)!

 

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