BiRtDaYs

The first week of November is a busy time for us, but so fun because we have one celebration after another. We start the month with our anniversary and this year we celebrated EIGHT years of marriage. We actually went out on a date and left the boys with Grandma and Grandpa. It was hard to leave the babies but it was great to have some alone time with Craig and celebrate together. Then we celebrated Craig's BIG 3-0 birthday. This pic is Craig with the boys on the morning of his birthday!!

This is the card Landon, Zidane and I made for Craig. Zidane is catching up to Landon really quick! Before we know it they will probably be the same size and look the same age.

And then we get to celebrate Landon's birthday. This year was his FIRST birthday. What a fun and exciting day for us. We can't believe it has already been a year, it is amazing how fast it went. We all went in to meet him that morning in bed as he was waking up so hopefully he would know something was special about this day. He has been sick all week and unfortunately was sick for his birthday so we didn't venture out but still had family over for a party.

Even brother Z wished him a good morning! As always Landon is excited to see his brother and wants to play with him so badly.

Not only was it Landon's first birthday but it was also a playoff game for our favorite team, REAL Salt Lake so the family supported them by wearing our REAL gear. This was Landon's first t-shirt and has now been passed down to Zidane.

Happy Birthday Landon!!

Grandma Jo and I made him a soccer ball birthday cake. It was a lot of fun!

Actually we made two cakes just in case....

Uncle Corey wishing Landon a Happy Birthday!

Dad and Zidane

Aunt KaDee and Cousin Dexter

Z-man

More of the REAL crew supporting our team. This was the last REAL game that Doug and Jen went to childless....they are having their baby this Thursday! Yeah we are so excited to meet their little one and learn if there will be 4 grandsons or 3 and 1 very spoiled grand daughter. Can't wait....the suspense is killing me.

Grandma Dorothy is using Zidane to escape a picture.

Lannykins with his cousins, Zoe and Avery. He loves to play with these two.

His first piece of CHEESE pizza.

He was excited about his new fire truck from Grandma and Grandpa Ipsen.

Yes, Lanny has his own pair of Carrhart double knee work overalls. Now he can help his Dad work in the yard and build some stuff.

Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes---every child needs this book and I figured I should probably learn them myself so I can keep up with the boys.

New spin toy from his Birthmom, Michelle. It is so fascinating watching it spin around and around.

Poor little guy doesn't feel well but he was such a good sport.

Fun shapes and numbers cookie jar toy from Grandma and Grandpa Jenson.

....and a REAL beanie.

Happy Birthday to you!
Happy Birthday to you!

Happy Birthday to Landon, Lannykins, Lanny, Landman, Lan

Happy Birthday to you!

Grandpa and Z-man

Yummy cake.....black frosting turns EVERYTHING black. At least he had a good time.

He knew what to do to get a bath.....his favorite thing in the world.

Cruising around on his new fire truck wearing his new beanie. Uncle Corey is helping him learn how to scoot around on it. What a great birthday party. Love you Lannykins.