Happy Birthday Ethan!

It's hard to believe our oldest son is now 10! Double digits! Ethan is such an amazing person. He is a true leader. He is very honest and devoted to doing good. He is so smart, funny, loving, and just plain amazing to be around! He is a good example to his younger brothers and sister! We love him so much and we are so thankful he is in our family!

Ethan is a family guy. His favorite times are spent at home with his family. He loves family outings, picnics on the beach, fishing, walks, bike rides, etc.. as long as it is with ALL the family. He's so cute.

Ethan HATES birthday cake. In fact, he will almost gag if he eats it. Sooooo what do you do when your kid hates birthday cake and it's his birthday. You get what he loves. And that is donuts! No complaints from me! That is one less cake I have to buy or bake! Just hit the drive through from Krispy Kreme and my job is done! ;)

Ethan's "Birthday cake"

Birthday boy with his Daddy

Tough Guys

So cute

Birthday Boy with Mom!

Love this boy!

I don't care if he is 10! He'll never be too old for kisses from mom!

Happy Birthday Ethan! We love you!!! ♥

"National Night Out"

Once year military housing hosts a "National Night Out". Several military branches will set up booths, other vendors as well. Music, food, entertainment, etc...... Darren was at the "camo-face painting booth". He invited us to come and hang out while he did that. So the kids and I drove to Chesapeake and hung out with him for the evening. They had fun!

This is where Darren was, and stayed the WHOLE time. Poor guy! But all the kids loved their camo face-paint

Mmmmm Cotton Candy! Yummo!

Love this guy!

This ride was funny! The kids had fun! They had to beg and plead with Ashton to get on with Lily. Ashton HATES to get his feet off the ground at all ever!!! But he did and had fun! Thank you Ashton!

His face says it all here! He's wishing he hadn't! :)

Jake hanging on for dear life. Still not sure whether to laugh or cry!

He decided to cry..... :(

Balloon Animals

Bunny? I think

Swords

Dunk Tank

I had to add a little paint to Darren's face. He looked much more professional! ;)