Chris' 26th

Chris' birthday was February 20th. We had a ton of fun. I cleaned and washed, inside and out, Chris' Mercedes for a little gift and so we could go out in style. We went out with McKendra and Tyler. My sister, Sara, watched the kids so we could go out. We went to "Avatar" in 3D IMAX, then to Texas Roadhouse. Afterwards, we came home and took some pictures...

Things got crazy. This was my idea :) The boys DID NOT want to participate, but surprisingly did! McKendra and I were dying from laughter. Remember when this was super cool to do? It was when my older sister, Melanie, was a teenager. Or maybe it was just a joke, but I was so young that I thought it was cool.

When McKendra and I were roomies, we took cheerleading pictures one night with our PJs on, retainers in, and hair in side ponies. We cant find the pictures, but this brought back some funny memories. Our husbands were wondering why we thought we were so funny.

My adorable hubby.

The next night was a Sunday so we had some neighbors over for desert.

It was really fun. We have the BEST neighborhood. We couldn't invite everyone we wanted to because our house is not made for parties. We just love EVERYONE that lives around us. If you want a townhome with the best neighbors, live here! It was SO loud with everyone practically yelling to talk so the girls went downstairs.

Rob, Chris, Sam, Jesse

Me, Sarah (who went into labor that night!), Rachel, Ashlie

Parker, Sam, Chris

Matt, Seth, Collin

Dani, Aubrey, Brittney, Dareth, Erin, Me, Missing Meggan

Birthdays are so fun! I love showing Chris how much he means to me on his birthday. I hope he had as good of a time as I did. It was so fun to go out without the kids and feel carefree, like before we became old parents. He means everything to me and brightens my life with his enthusiasm. He is the most optimistic person I have ever known! He is my opposite and totally perfect for me. He is my strength. He is always striving to be better and I'm thankful for that drive he has. I get to know him and love him more with every year. This is the 9th year we've shared together! We have two adorable kids that look just like him and I LOVE our family we've started.