The Birthday Circuit!

We have been super busy the past few weeks celebrating some very special birthdays!  A few weeks ago we headed to Des Moines to celebrate Audra's 1st birthday!  What a sweetie she is!  She did much better with her cupcake than Lila did at that age!  They had beautiful weather for a March birthday party and most of the day was spent enjoying the outdoors, who would have thought?! 

Lila was able to spend some quality time with Grandma Smith while we were in Des Moines.  I love that at this age she doesn't discriminate...especially when it comes to beautiful things like flowers (or weeds)! 

On Friday, April 6th we celebrated my dear friend Taylor's birthday.  Her 30th birthday fell on Easter Sunday this year, so we made sure to celebrate a bit early so everyone could be involved.  Friday several of her closest girlfriends surprised her with a limo to take us to lunch and then for a spa day, it was then off to dinner and out for drinks!  We had a fantastic time celebrating!

April 7th marked Mike's 35th birthday!!!  We spent a lazy day as a family, enjoying each other and Mommy spent quite a bit of time making a homemade birthday cake for the birthday boy! 

We had a low-key celebration with Jason, Jen, Celia, Ruby, my Dad, Laura, Carson and Cade!  We have taken total advantage of this wonderful weather and grilled every chance we have gotten.  Jason and Jen prepared a delicious meal for all of us to enjoy!  And of course for dessert we had that delicious cake and some ice cream...and sang "Happy Birthday" to Daddy!

Happy Birthday to you...

We try to make a big deal out of birthdays in our house! It is one day that should be special, just for you! When I was growing up a birthday was a special occasion and I hope to continue that tradition with the people that mean the most! 

Make a wish!