Hazel Turns 5

While Violet prefers spending her birthday with friends, Hazel still wants the themed party.

This year a princess party!

The party was held on March 24th so we celebrated again on her actual birthday at no other place than Chick-Fil-A. I swear these kids could live off Chick-Fil-A every day. Except Lincoln. He and I like Taco Bell!

Violet's Birthday

Eleven years ago, actually 10 years and 11 months ago, Melissa started posting pics of Violet's birthdays with a number on the shirt.

Today the tradition continues as Violet celebrates her 11th birthday. Some things are just too special to change. Happy Birthday Violet!

The Chiefs Win the Super Bowl!

I love following the Chiefs play football and noticed the Super Bowl was going to be in Las Vegas this year. Price of tickets to the Super Bowl is extremely costly so last November I asked Teresa if she wanted to go to Las Vegas for the Super Bowl. I figured we'd just watch it on TV in a bar.

Little did I know the Chiefs would actually be in the Super Bowl so that made our trip extra special.

As I expected, Vegas was a zoo but my casino host was able to get us tickets to a Super Bowl party. Just like going to the Super Bowl only no ticket cost. We got to see the game on a giant TVscreen. Food was provided all through the game as well as drinks.

To top it all off, the Chiefs won the Super Bowl. This is the new Sphere constructed in Vegas. It's actually a concert venue in a circle shape. This continually rotates with changing advertisements.

The crowd going back to our room was huge and we actually had to stand in line to get on the elevator to go to our room. But what an experience. Teresa and I are thinking of making plans for next year's Super Bowl. This time in New Orleans. We're hoping for a Chiefs three-pete!

Melissa - Another Year Older

As we age, birthdays don't hold the same excitement as when we were children.

That time has come for Melissa. Pizza from Fun House and bundt cakes from Nothing Bundt cakes was plenty for her. Inwardly I believe we all want to be recognized but mostly it's just another day. Maybe for some. I want the party! 

Violet Still Working the Fast Food Joints

A little over 10 years ago I snapped this picture of Violet. At the time Melissa and Jamie were building a new house and I mentioned Violet may need to get a job to help pay for it.

Now Violet's at it again. This time serving food at Culver's for a school fund raiser. Hopefully in another 10 years she's still not in the food industry unless it's a franchise she owns!

Violet's Volleyball Tournament

Violet had her first volleyball tournament with her new traveling team. After pool play, her team landed in the bronze division. The last set was a nail biter. Violet's team won the first game. The opposing team won the second game.

In the last game, Violet's team was behind about 5-10 (I can't remember the exact score). Violet came up to serve and scored 8 consecutive points putting her team ahead. Being a rally score game, the opposing team lost the ball and Violet's team mate then scored the winning point putting them 1st in the bronze division.

Oh how I remember the hours sitting in the bleachers when Melissa played traveling ball. Like mother, like daughter! 

2 Year Old Goldie Celine

Our little baby is growing up....too fast!

Goldie is now 2 years old and got her first 4 wheeler.

If that's not enough, she absolutely killed it on the skating floor. It never stops amazing me how much these little bitty kids can do. Later we had a family birthday party and she was scooting around the floor on a new scooter.

Happy Birthday Goldie Celine! No more baby stuff for you!