Nicholas turns 9

The kids each get $100 from us and they get to go on their own shopping spree.
This is one of the things Nicholas chose...his Webkinz named "Hershey"

I really don't know how it is even possible, but my baby has turned 9.
Our day started out kind of bumpy. I got called in on my "On Call Hours" the night before...
Getting home at 3:30 am. I didn't even realize how tired I was, but ended up sleeping through my alarm in the morning. The other boys get themselves off on their own, but Nicholas still depends on me. He came in at 9:30 am appalled that I would sleep in on his birthday.
(Frankly, I was more appalled than he was.)
He and I drove over to Krogers and picked up cupcakes for him to share with his class, and I took him to school.
For our birthday family celebration time, Nicholas wanted to celebrate his birthday at Chuck E. Cheese

Can I tell you how much I love these boys?

Dinner!

Dylan showing off his tokens

Nicholas trying to throw the football through the hole

Jonathan shooting hoops

Dylan playing Skee Ball

Kyle shooting hoops

Deal or No Deal

Luke wins!

Nicholas in the tunnels

"Look at all my tickets!"

Cashing in the tickets
The kids were able to get some cool little prizes.
Everyone had fun together!
Happy Birthday Nicholas!

Walk With Me

I love the quote:
"Family...It's not where you go or what you do,
It's who is beside you that counts."
I had a vision of having a wall with pictures of us walking together as a family...including this quote.
Here's my end result

Michelle and Rex McBride's Wedding

We met Rex McBride a couple of years ago when Shelley brought Rex to our Family Thanksgiving. They were "friends"...just starting to date.
It didn't take long for Rex to win us all over.
Today was Michelle and Rex's Wedding Day.
Since Jeff is a Bishop...Michelle and Rex asked him to officiate
It was a beautiful wedding!

Uncle James walking Shelley up the aisle

Shelley watching a musical number by her Mom and two brothers

Their first kiss as Husband and Wife

The Devine's worked on this pond all summer to get it ready for the wedding

The girls approve!
Kennedy, Hailey, Emily, Samantha and Carly

Aunt Pat and Aunt Barb

Aunt Pat, Aunt Kris, Aunt Barb and my Mom

I always get loving from my brother Jeff
(Note...the minute my kids saw this dress they responded "You got a cow dress?")

These are the Newbold Cousins who were at the reception (this is only a handful of us)
Back: Shauna, John, Jeff, Maria, Karen, Krisi and Paul
Front: Amy, Annie, Michelle and Mary

Jeff and Maria dancing together
(Note: Unfortunately, I got to the wedding and realized I didn't have any power left in my battery for my camera. Therefore, I depended on the pics of others :P Thanks Aunt Barb!)