Shrek 3, Cake, Presents a.k.a Belly's birthday party

On 5/20/07 we had a birthday party for Belly. We decided to delay the party so that we could take her and a few of her friends and family out to see Shrek the Third. 2:00 pm Sunday we gathered at the theater and took in the movie. Belly and the kids (and their owners..er.. their parents I mean) loved the movie. After the movie we headed back to our abode to cook up some mac and cheese and hot dogs and have a post movie party. After playing some video games, letting the kids make a mess all over the house with toys and running about, we settled in for some cake and presents. We had hoped for sunnier weather instead of the rain but all in all Isabella had a great time and we were so glad we were able to plan a fun day for her and her pals.

Setting up.

Party queen.

Belly and her girls.. kyrie and cousin kiza

The girls playing in Belly's room.

Having fun.

The makings of a giant birthday card...

Gotta love the Baskin Robbins Ice Cream Cake. Strawberry ice cream and white cake. yum.

Waiting for the singing to begin...

Finally! Time to make a wish and blow out the candles!

Enjoying cake.... mmmmmmmm....

"Can't talk-- opening gifts."

Belly and her best friend Kyrie.

Nana Toni, Belly, and Papa Gary. If you look closely you will see that Belly has them wrapped around her little finger. hahaha.

After the guests have gone, me and my girl relaxing at home.

U * P * D * A * T * E * S *

In the last couple of days we/I have updated the blog big time. Look all the way back to early April for new posts that weren't there before. Beware... there are lots of new pictures to view.

You may need to rest your eyes after viewing. hahahaha..

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As for my cousins who might be reading this blog, we realllllly hope that you will be able to try and make it up here later this summer. Keep us posted on any travel plans you might be considering so that we can arrange all the time off we need.

xoxoxo!

Seattle Birthday Celebration

On April 30th we packed up the car and headed up to Seattle for a quick weekend to celebrate our girl's 4th birthday. It was just a 2 day trip but was one of the best trips we have been on as a family. It was great to go up with no time agenda in mind, just relaxing, seeing the sights, and taking in a ballgame on the 1st--Belly's birthday.
None of us wanted to come home. We are hoping to go back up to Seattle later in the summer so we can go to a few more games and take Belly to a few of the Seattle sites she hasn't seen yet.

Thank you to everyone who remembered Belly's birthday and sent cards and gifts. She loves getting mail and emails so she was so excited to open her things. We are having a birthday party for her on the 20th. We decided to wait until Shrek's opening weekend and we are celebrating with a movie birthday party. Should be lots of fun!

And in keeping with the last few posts, you can guess what is coming next..... more photos!

Playing around in the hotel room.

OOHHH... what's inside?

Daddy and Belly

Checking out the sea otters.

Touching the starfish

Face to face with a wolf eel.

Daddy and Belly

Mommy and Belly

I'm 4 years old today!!

Taking a cruise on the Seattle bay.

Lookin' cute on the cruise ship.

2 saucy babes aboard.

Having a blast on the ship.

After cruising the bay, taking in a small Seafood dinner.

Happy Birthday to you!!

Belly blows out her candle!

after the cake feast.

Mariners game at Safeco Field. May 1, 2007

Baseball shots...



Belly and Mom

Belly and Mariner Moose

Mariner Moose and the ladies.

Go Mariners!! What a sports fan.

Another win!

Greg, Annie, Belly. May 1st.

Look how much she's changed. Happy 4th Birthday Isabella!!

Our little baby is growing up so fast! Hard to believe she was ever so small.
Isabella turned 4 years old May 1, 2007.
Here are a few strolls down memory lane...

May 1, 2003... just a few minutes old.

May 1, 2004. 1st birthday. On the way to a Dodger game and LA Zoo with Uncle Chris in tow.

May 1, 2005. 2nd birthday. Celebrating with mommy and daddy in Portland.

May 1, 2006. 3rd birthday. Having a little cake and ice cream at home.

May 1, 2007. 4th birthday. Celebrating in Seattle.