FLASHBACK -- Eckert's Visit Over the Years!

 2011

Our first ever trip to Eckert's. Little did we know it would turn in to our yearly tradition!

2012

Gwen's 7th Bday Photoshoot w/ BIG Balloon!

Every birthday since Gwen turned 2 -- I started a tradition of getting these JUMBO round balloons and Gwen wearing a matching tutu and birthday tank. I want to someday make a side by side comparison of her through the years. So this year we continue the tradition... 

 

Gwen's 7th Panda Birthday!

Gwen has been talking about her birthday since April. When Cooper and Broxton both have their birthday's. And she also said she wanted a "Panda Party", I'm not sure where she got that idea. But I went with it.. HA! 

We didn't have a 'party' in the normal way with family/friends coming inside, etc. But we had our own party and were able to have 'distance visits' with various family outside in the driveway throughout the afternoon. I think regardless of the 'different' circumstances with COVID-19 still going on, she still had a PANDA birthday!! 

Gwen really liked her hand-made cards from Broxton & Cooper. 

 

Nature Path

Deb 37th Bday!

It is a two week birthday Extravaganza at our house every April. With three birthday's in a row. It's not a problem for me. I LOVE birthday's! Always have. Thanks to my parents always making my birthday's really special and memorable. It is just ingrained in me. Joe has continued on the tradition for years, and he continues to spoil me and make sure that it is special!!

We kept it simple yesterday for my birthday! But that was fine with me, I had a really nice day! The sun was out, the weather was beautiful. We played outside, the kids played some video games, which gave me a little 'down time' to do other stuff. Joe was in 'project mode' painting more stuff around the house. Joe grilled out one of my favorite things.. Barbecue Chicken!! Complete will foil grilled potatoes and corn on the cob. And a little Confetti Angel Food cake for dessert.

I can't lie we have a beautiful view from our patio. It is very relaxing and serene. Joe continues to do an awesome job making our yard beautiful. The kids were really into eating outside. I think as the weather is nice, you will find us out there often!

I miss my parents alot!! Especially when we couldn't make our visit there at Spring Break (last month) because of everything going on with COVID-19. But I'm very thankful we live in a time of technology and that we can Facetime. And grateful that are staying in and are healthy!!

Yes I could sit and enjoy this view for a while. The kids really enjoyed the Angel food cake. We haven't had that in forever. Broxton proceeded to call it a "Agent 4 Cake". 😆

Then we enjoyed a little time by the fire pit with some dance party time. 

And I can't forget my "Birthday Window Message". 

Family stick figures by Gwen Boeckman. 

37 here we go! I think I would have to say the "30s" has been pretty great so far!