Three birthdays All-in-One for Mark, Ethan and Ashton (41, 4, & 1!)

SO, we all gathered together as many as we could and got together at Paul and Kerri's home in Bremerton to celebrate three birthdays, and we sang for every single one. Mark's birthday is July 2oth and Ethan and Ashton share the same birthday on July 22nd. Fun times and wish all of you could have been here with us. Good eats and treats!

Happy 41st Mark!

Do a little dance...get down with it...Melissa, you go girl...Melissa's dance to Paul's birthday opera...and mom, well she just couldn't contain herself :)

Say CHEEEEEESSE!

Here it comes, Ethan :)...and we actually managed to keep at least one motorcycle on the cake before it got to you!

Happy 4th birthday, Ethan!

Birthday gifts for Ethan.

Paul sings happy birthday to his baby Ashton.

Happy 1st birthday, Ashton!

Yummy carrot cake, uh, Ashton?

Birthday gifts for Ashton.

...and this isn't even all of them...there are 10 here and 8 are missing! All the kids here are Paul's and Melissa's :) (Jared, Lillie, Abigail, Noah, Maya, Savannah, Jacob, Ethan, Alexander and Ashton)

Alexander checks in on the dogs, Otis and Chuck.

Little Miss Savannah...

Oh, how cute, look at the newlyweds, Sheldon and Maria :)

Hey Ben, what's up?

"Beef, it's what's for dinner," says Paul.

Cute smiles from Grandma Suzy and Jared.

Kerri and Ninzel for a quick pose :)

A Birthday Skydive for Cory

My friend, Cory, experienced skydiving for the first time. He was given it as a gift from his parents for his birthday. Good times!

Cory bracing himself before he takes the big plunge from the sky.

Cory's all geared up and ready to go!

You look AWESOME Cor!

Nice splits in the air!

...and he lands safely...whew!

I am feeling the adrenaline rush!

A first visit to Bremerton

Thank you for dinner, Horsley's! It was great to see all of you at your pad :)

Paul's family, all in one place in their Bremerton home :)

Nice quad, Paul!

2009 4th of July Festivities

Our friend, Jim, fires up the BBQ for some good eats for 4th of July!


Mark and his long-time friend, Scott, pose naturally for the camera.


A totally happy, swinging Lillie girl!


I love you, sis! I know, big surprise, being goof-balls again :)


Noah, you define what an All-American boy should be!


"Yay for sparklers for 4th of July!" say Lillie and Abby.


Mark and Melis celebrate in style!


Abby gives our friend, Jim, 4th of July butterfly kisses. So cute.


Abby swings with complete and utter girly happiness.


Noah tackles Scott on the hammock!


Noah, Abby, and Lillie cool off in the pool on a warm 4th of July day.


Melissa and our friend, Kathy, show off their yummy, All-American, 4th of July desserts!

This year I spent 4th of July weekend in Washington. It was fun to celebrate with family and friends!

July Swimming Fun at the YMCA

Auntie "Nine" spends some time at the swimming pool with her cute nieces and nephews, Jared, Lillie, Abby, and Noah over 4th of July weekend :)


Melissa, Jared, Lillie, Abby and Noah smile big for the camera at the YMCA pool in Auburn. Cute little fishies they are :)


Aaaah, so cute, Lillie and Abby giving a towel hug to warm up after their swim!