Kaitlyn's Birthday Weekend

Kaitlyn turned 4 this past Saturday. We had a busy birthday weekend. We were invited to the Noe's (a family in our church who live on a farm) for a square dance on Friday evening. Everyone had a blast dancing and trying our best to follow the instructions. Saturday morning, Kaitlyn's birthday, I took the girls to the Truman homecoming parade. They enjoyed collecting as much candy as the could hold. We came back to the house for a "brunch" birthday party. Kaitlyn had requested pancakes for her birthday meal so we chose to have the party in the morning. Deann made a special birthday pancake decoration for Kaitlyn. It was a Belle pancake. We had Grandpa and Grandma, Mike Cleary, and Aunt Melissa over for breakfast. After present opening and an early afternoon nap we went to a hayride/bonfire at another families home in our church. Again, we all had a wonderful time. The kids got to see all the farm animals and enjoyed their first hayride. We had a weenie roast for supper and after dark we went on a treasure hunt. The treasure was a big box of assorted candy. It was a busy but very enjoyable weekend. Here are some pictures from the weekend. Also included are some family portraits that Mike Cleary took of us last week.

Ryan having fun with a Santa hat.




Ryan all dressed up for the square dance.


Kaitlyn is ready to dance.


The girls had fun dancing with some friends.


Ryan getting ready to celebrate Kaitlyn's birthday.



Celebrating Kaitlyn's birthday together.


Kaitlyn and her birthday pancake.


Mommy's creativity on display. A Belle pancake.


Everyone ready to enjoy Kaitlyn's requested birthday meal-pancakes.


4 years old.


Kaitlyn waiting to open her presents.


Ryan was entertained by the balloon.


Mommy and Ryan trying to keep warm.


Meghan enjoying looking at the farm animals with her friends.


Kaitlyn, Ryan, and Mommy after the hayride.


The bonfire before dark.


The bonfire at the end of the beautiful sunset.

Amanda posing with Mike's hat. It's not quite the look we were going for.





This is a blooper pose with Ryan grabbing onto Kaitlyn's hair.