It's spring in Kalamazoo.. in February!

So we often celebrate TJ and Patrick's birthdays in Kalamazoo over a weekend in February. We initially expected a snowy fun filled weekend, and while we spent a lot of time outside - we did so on bikes! 

Lots of great action photos from the weekend. I unfortunately was sick most of the weekend, so was happy to sit in one spot and take photos between naps! 

Hard to believe it is February 

Our little toy soldier! 

They live on a quite street - so going into the street is not really an issue. 

Something that will NOT transfer over to our house! 

I love when kids just leave their helmets on and keep playing! 

Sunshine on our red head! 

I had a nasty cold - but in the small windows where the medicine was working - we had a lot of fun! 

So grateful there were extra adults around. 

Party festivities - extra cousins brought our kid count up to 7 boys! 

The party had a Paw Patrol Theme --- so we brought our Chase and Marshal costumes. 

Isn't Ben the cutest little puppy dog?!? 

 

Despite this picture - they actually had fun wearing them! 

 

Isaac loves boots and other peoples shoes right now --- 

remember the previously mentioned helmet? - it would be helpful inside too! 

Vince and Dominic are going to be big brothers to twin boys this spring --- 9 boys - can you believe it? These guys are going to have a ball together :) 

Sunday morning - couldn't wait to get dressed to get outside - so we went with coats and boots over the jammies. 

Pure joy on the big wheel! 

Too many kids and not enough helmets... a winter hat and an older brothers helmet work great! 

And these two need helmets --- let me tell you! 

Leading the way for Daddy and Buppa. 

We made deviled eggs (a family favorite) for the party - but most were eaten before the party started! 

The bigger boys are happy to help make them... 

And eat them! 

What is better than a Buppa birthday nap? 

Isaac and Ben watching the fun from inside!

Oh - almost forgot --- this little adorable nugget didn't sleep either way in the car - 5+ hours and he insisted on watching Thomas the Train the entire time! 

Thomas = "Dabba" right now - though it is starting to sound more like a kid with a stuffy nose --- "Dhamas" on occasion. 

He LOVES the Thomas song and can help sing it - pretty cute! 

Glad the next time we see these guys they are coming our way!