Friend Birthday Party at the CCC!

We combined Krue and Kiefer's friend birthday party this year and had it at the CCC (Classic City Center) here in Auburn.  They have a state of the art gymnastics facility that they rent out for parties.  What a fun place to bring lots of friends and have blast!  I think some of the Dad's had just as much fun.  

The boys had their guests bring a donation for a family in need instead of getting presents this year.  This was a great learning experience for them and they handled it very maturely.

Kiefer getting ready to jump into the foam pit off of a spring board.

Papa Sam and Lee helping the kids get in and out of the foam pit.

The kids had so much fun jumping on the huge trampolines.

Krue and his friend Jayden.

Kiefer and his friend Matthew.

Krue and his friend Paige.

Krue and his friend Landon A.

Kiefer and his best friend, Graham.

Krue and his friends Colton and Jeffrey.

Cousins Ella and Kiefer

The boys really wanted Cody to come be apart of their birthday.  We sent him a special invite!

Kiefer and his friend Anna.

Kiefer getting fancy with his jumps!

The kids loved being tossed up in the air by Lee.

Ella flew really high!

Colton, Jack, and Krue

A fun cushioned pit for the kids to play in.

Singing Happy Birthday.

The party table.

So much fun!

Krue's best friend, Lauren.

Krue and his friend, Hugh.

Krue and his friend, Landen B.

Krue and his friend, Ian.

Ornery Kai

Kai, 20 months.  Such a stinker!

At the age of 20 Months Kai could best be described as ornery and playful.  Kai likes to climb up on things, dump things out, take her shoes off, pull her hair bows out, laugh at herself, put other people's clothes on, climb into things and onto people.  We sure love her spirited personality...

...but boy, it can be exhausting for Mom!

Kai dressed herself!

Kai climbed into Leona's carseat.

Kai loves to climb on anyone's back.  Here Krue is taking her for a ride.

Krue's 7th Birthday!

Krue's New Mountain Bike

On March 1, 2011 Krue turned 7 years old!  I really can't believe that he is seven.  Krue has been acting so much more grown up lately... and says things like, "I can't wait to be an adult."  "I can't wait until I have my driver's license." "I can't wait until I am a chiropractor like Daddy."  We keep reminding him to enjoy being a kid and the freedom and joy that comes with it.  

Krue is a hard worker and a good friend.  If he is given a job, he takes it seriously.  He enjoys working at   Lee's office for about an hour a week... and he loves the idea of getting paid for his hard work.  Krue's grades are fantastic and his teacher, Mrs. Dean, just loves him.  We have been told by the parents of many of Krue's classmates that their daughter or son has said that, "Krue is the nicest boy in the 1st grade."  Wow!  That sure does make us feel proud.

 For his 7th birthday, we surprised Krue with a brand new mountain bike.  He has been asking for one so he can "ride the dirt trails" with Lee.  Krue is really very good on his bike.  He has ridden 10 miles with Lee around town and can jump ramps that pop him into the air.  He always puts on his helmet and is very cautious (which makes me feel okay about it).  Krue is not a daredevil... but likes to slowly master challenging tricks through practice.

The Friday after Krue's birthday, we let him invite 3 of his friends over for a sleepover.  They had so much fun "chatting" on their DS's, eating pizza, going in the hot tub, having a dart gun war in the basement, and watching a "Despicable Me" before they fell asleep.   

You are a good kid, Krue!  We love you!

Krue's Buddies - Brayton Schackow, Landon Armstrong, and Landen Brown - Playing Their Nintendo DS's

Getting Ready to go in the Hot Tub

Having fun in the Hot Tub with Lee