Does anyone know a good Lawyer?

I think we're gonna need one!!

On Saturday, Brody celebrated his 7th birthday with a snow party in our front yard.  He did the same party for his 5th birthday and it was so much fun, he wanted to do it again.  The day of the party, Jeremy, Kunkle, Jeff, Craig and Jim took Brody and Case to Forrest Lakes to load up the snow.  They left at 6:00 in the morning which was a good thing since they got a flat tire in Payson.  Anyhow, Jeremy took his Bobcat along with 3 trailers to gather snow.  The boys had a blast loading the snow in the Bobcat.  This could have been the best part of the day!  

It took 4 trucks, three trailers, 1 Bobcat Tractor and 9 guys to get the snow for the party!

Thank goodness for the Bobcat!

Brody had a blast throwing snowballs while waiting for the guys to get the snow.  Case loved helping to get the snow in the Bobcat.

Since we had done this type of party before, we knew what to expect. Apparently we hadn't 

thought it out well enough because within 5 minutes of the party starting, Brody was crying saying, "This is the worst birthday party ever!" Our cousin Jacob had a black eye and large road rash type scrape down the front of his face from a snowball hitting him, Jeremy had to take away all the snowball makers because they were making such hard snowballs that everyone was getting hurt, and most every kid at the party was crying! We really know how to throw a party huh! I guess when all the kids who come to the party are 2 years older then the last time, it makes for stronger more wild kids. Since there were about 50 kids ranging from ages 4 months-18, it makes for a super out of control snowball fight!! That and the fact that since it was Brody's birthday, all the "big" kids felt it necessary to really cream him with snowballs.  He was getting pelted all over!!  Poor kid!  He eventually got over it (after Jeremy had a talk with some of those "big" kids) and the party turned out great! We had Mattas for dinner, Krispy Kreme Donuts, Ice cream, Smores, Hot Chocolate and Candy for dessert.  It was so yummy!  Brody got a new DSI and Bakagans for gifts and he was beyond thrilled!   

We got blow up snow shields for protection from flying snowballs!

Even the Dad's were getting into the action!

Everyone loved sledding down the snow hill...especially the birthday boy!!

Poor Sugar was a target every time she came out of the house!

  Case was having so much fun at the party! Berkley, Ledger and I were in the middle of the battle field at one point.  It was each man for himself at this dangerous party!

Brody LOVED having Krispy Kreme Donuts for his Birthday dessert.  
Who doesn't love making Smores when it's cold outside.  Besides the fire pit, I was able to find 8 Smores makers to go on each of the tables for the kids to roast marshmallows after they ate. 

It was so fun! 

Devin Stewart, Priscilla Fernandez, Wyatt Crosby, Preston Crosby, Drew Felix and Chloe.

After it was all over, everyone left happy including the birthday boy who was beyond exhausted from getting up at 5:30 that morning and then getting pelted all evening from cold snowballs.  We haven't gotten any calls from our friends Lawyers yet, so that's good right?!?!  Happy birthday sweet Brody.  I love you tons!

Run Brody! RUN!

Happy 7th Birthday Brody!

Yesterday Brody celebrated his 7th birthday.  It was a super fun day that I will post about later, but for now, here is a little about Brody at age 7.

Mom:  "Please state your name for the record." "Just kidding."  "Name please:"

Brody: "Brody" (grumbling)

Mom: "Favorite color?"

Brody: "Blue"

Mom: "Favorite thing about first grade?"

Brody: "Math... Subtratction."

Mom: "Favorite food?"

Brody: "Pot Roast."

Mom: "Favorite thing to do after school?"

Brody: "Play with Priscilla."

Mom: "Favorite dessert?"

Brody: "Ice cream... Vanilla."

Mom:  "Who are some of your Friends?"

Brody:  "Chase, Mason, Hunter, Priscilla, Risa, Jackson." 

Mom: "What do you like to do on the playground?"

Brody: "Play freeze tag."

Mom: "What has been the most memorable thing about being 6?"

Brody: "Going to hole in the rock with Sugar."

Mom: "Why are you excited to be 7?"

Brody: "I'll almost be baptized. " 

Mom: "What is your favorite b-day gift?" 

Brody: "Bakagans and Nintendo DSI."

Mom: "Do you have a favorite Movie?"

Brody: "Star Wars and Indiana Jones."

Mom: "What is your favorite toy?"

Brody: "Legos." "Are we done yet?"

Mom: "What is your favorite drink?"

Brody: "Orange Soda, Root Beer and Sprite."

Mom: "What is your favorite thing to play in the backyard?"

Brody: "The trampoline."

Here is a little about Brody that you may not know.

He has lost his 2 front and 2 bottom middle teeth.  He is really good at playing piano.  Brody  loves to read and do homework.  He will do workbook pages after school and on the bus just for fun.  Brody would eat Mexican food for every meal if I let him.  He is a sugar junkie.  He would eat candy with his Mexican food for every meal if I let him!!  He STILL sucks his pointer and middle fingers during the night (his comfort!) He is terrible at sharing with his brothers and helping around the house, but super good at getting his brothers to do what he wants them too.  Is that called manipulative?  He rarely eats anything in his lunch at school.  He's was too social to take time to eat lunch!  He is a Lego master, good at golf and swimming, and he is  super smart in school.  I love him tons but seriously can't believe he is 7. Happy Birthday sweet Brody!  I love you bud!

Can you help a Mom out?

This cool little thing is an indoor Smores Maker.  I own 3 of them but need more for Brody's birthday party.  If any of you friends out there in Blog Land own one and wouldn't mind letting me borrow it I would appreciate it so much!  I would order a few on line but can't seem to find them ANYWHERE!!  Thanks for your help!