Fireworks And Birthdays

Let the fun begin.

Who says we have to wait for the 4th for fireworks. Kyle had the great idea to have our fireworks on the 3rd and then watch everyone else on the 4th. So that is what we did. We invited some neighbors over and had a little show.

Then we all went to the back for a fire and s'mores.

Balloons for the birthday boy. We did this for Jaren when he turned 1 and he loved it. Ryder, not so much.

Celebrating with the twins at the cemetery. It is so crazy they are already 1. Papa and Nana Decker and Grandma Jody were there with us to send balloons to Chase. We all wrote a note to Chase that I am going to keep in a book for all of us, but mostly for Ryder so he can have them when he gets older. 

It was a little emotional for all of us. 

Happy Birthday to our babies.

Time for the 4th BBQ. All hands on deck to get it all ready.

Time for presents. Like always all Ryder wanted was the paper.

All the kids helped him open them.

He has no idea what is happening, but he is happy and smiley anyway.

Presents with hugs and kisses from the grandparents.

Time to destroy his very first cake.

He was a little unsure about it.

It's not a party without a mess. 

Kyle surprised the kids with a bounce house for the day. Other then being a little hot the kids absolutely loved it.

They jumped and bounced for hours.

To help them cool off we also set up the slip-n-slide. So they just ran back and forth sliding and jumping.

Dad joined in on the fun too.

Jaren flying and flipping.

Camrie flying and flipping.

Taryn's turn.

And Ryder flying.

Even grandma Jody and mom took turns playing and jumping.

Birthday balloon picture take 2. This time I got a few smiles.

They played in the bounce house till the workers came to take it away. We will definitely do this again. It was so much fun.

This was not even planned, all the kids smashed their face up to the net when I asked for a picture. It turned out to be one of my favorites.