Big Rig & Movie Party

Cooper's 4th birthday party was this afternoon.  His theme was "Big Rigs" and we had the party at the local movie theatre.  He had a blast and wanted us to refer to him as "birthday boy", not Cooper!

the decorations

 the young party goers!

 First, we ate pizza

 Then, birthday boy wanted everyone to sing to him while he acted embarrassed!

 but, he really did enjoy all the attention

 checking out the cupcake hauler

 how cute is that?

Next, it was time to open gifts 

 he got a watch and animal figures from Reagan

 James the Train from Aunt Ginger

A big rig hauler from Aunt Kim & Uncle Byrd 

 more cars and trucks from the T family and a fire truck from the P family

 a super hero cape from Keira ~ Greg showed him how to work it!

 Candy corn, pajamas, piggy bank, treasure hunt game, book and jeans from Gigi and Bubba

 He got clothes, hooded towel, and atraffic light from mamaw & papaw ~ and a special handmade John Deere tractor from Papaw Carl

 Papaw lit the candles

 and Cooper blew them out

 He's 4!

time to watch the movie!!

waiting for the movie to start

 the gang has snacks and is happy

 Gigi & Bubba

 Mamaw & Papaw

 Mom & Dad

 Amy & Brian

 Birthday Boy

 ...and we're home!

What a fun birthday party!  Cooper said that it was the best party ever!  That's all that matters!

2 Hoops

Reagan learned a new trick this morning ~ hula hooping with 2 hoops.  Later in the day, she actually read a book while hula hooping!  She said that she is "amazing and should be on TV"!

Gobble, Gobble

We had our annual "Day After Thanksgiving" meal with our families.  We dined on the traditional meal of steak, shrimp, grilled corn and baked potatoes.  Then we had our choice of desserts ~ rum cake, white chocolate chip cranberry cookies or Ginger's apple pie & ice cream.  Most of us chose a little slice of each!

the kids played outside while dinner was being prepared

 Reagan has become the hula hooping queen

 my sweet girl

 Keira came with Mamaw and Papaw and spent the night with us

 Mr "I like to be cold" Cooper

 Greg, the grill man

 the kids' table

 the adult table

 Cooper got to have a slumber party with the girls!  He slept on the floor in Reagan's room and loved every minute of it!

 all snuggled in the bed

 He was so excited to be in the same room with them!

Giving Thanks

We spent our Thanksgiving Day with some of our closest friends. None of us were able to go home to our families for Thanksgiving, so we spent the entire day together. It is so nice to have friends that you consider just a part of the family.

Duane carving the bird

 our delicious meal

 Reading scripture and a prayer before eating

 dig in!

 the kids

  the adults

 look, I'm there too!!

after lunch, we took the gang to serve at the Salvation Army.  Reagan and Cooper were so excited to help out.  They took drink orders, served dinner and cleared the plates off the table.  At times, they were like vultures circling the dining hall waiting for the people to finish their meals so they could take their plates!

Cooper carrying a tray to the kitchen 

 Reagan also helped wash dishes

 teamwork!

"Give thanks to the Lord for He is good.  His love endures forever." 

Psalm 107:1