The stairs are probably the highlight of the new house (second only to individual rooms) so what more appropriate place for our first pictures than on the stairs.
He chose to celebrate a day early so that Papi could be home with us for the celebration.
Cinnamon Rolls (or balls as we affectionately called them this year) were on the breakfast menu.
Dinner was hot dog and chips and then....finally, D got to open his present. He had to wait all day.
But, judging from his reaction, I'd say the wait was worth it!
He was so pleased with his gift and just thanked us over and over again!!
D poses with his boat cake.
This year, for the first time, D helped me decorate his cake.
It was fun working together to get all the pieces "just so."
We were able to have all the cousins present at the party so that made it extra fun! I realize that not all people look like they are having fun in this picture, but believe me, it was a very fun party!!
We started by decorating bags for the pinata candy and toys.
D drew a boat and several motors so we could play "pin the motor on the boat."
The gummy worm relay race.
The boat pinata
P was such a good sport. He dressed up as a snorkeler so the kids could throw water balloons at him. Then to end the games, we played water gun tag.
D and his cousin M are ready to open presents.
Cake time!!
Blocks, kicks, self-defense...I sweated through the test and I was just watching.
The boys did AWESOME and passed with flying colors...or should I say, one flying color...GOLD!
They are proud gold belt owners.
They worked hard and deserve their new belt color.
Little E didn't have anything to do with the belt test but she looked so cute with her bag that she took to keep her busy that I just had to take a picture!!
921 Plumeria
Mmmmmmm
Sooooo Good!!
Mm, Mm, mmmmmm
L savors each bite
D gets down to business
E can't get it in fast enough
Warm at last...yes, they were cold despite the 90 something temps.
Definitely sisters!
No doubt these three are related!!
