Bed time

Here is a recent picture of all three getting ready for bed--

Natalie's 4th Birthday

So, with three kids, we often take about 10 pictures of an event with the hopes that one or two will come out well.  Presenting Natalie with a birthday cake tonight will give you an idea of how this all works.  We had to relight the candles twice before she was able to blow them out.  Apparently there was an east wind from a 2 year old boy who was equally excited about blowing out candles.  Here is the progression below...

PS.  Benjamin was taking a nap in bed, so we'll have to load more of him soon-

Trying on her cool new shades

Awaiting his big sister's cake...

Natalie's cake is delivered! (and the little brother quickly blows them out)

Daddy relighting the candles for the first time; Natalie voicing her displeasure

Daddy blocking the east wind (aka Grant)

Daddy trying to relight the candles quickly

Daddy covering Grant's mouth so Natalie can blow out the candles

Grant stealing a few M&M's

Grant enjoying the M&M's