The Big ONE!

Isaac had his first birthday a couple of weeks ago. Sept. 10th was the big day and it falls right in between mommy and daddy's birthdays as well. We had a little party for him, just a few friends and family. It was really for us since we're sure he won't remember it. It's great to get some pictures for showing him later, though.

Cake and Isaac BEFORE...

Cake and Isaac AFTER!

It looks more like the cake attacked him rather than the other way around! Anyway, he had fun and went to bed with way too much sugar in his system. Won't do that again for a while!

Ben had a wonderful birthday with a bunch of "the guys" where they played tournament poker for the evening. He didn't win "the big pot" but he had a great time and is now trying to figure out how to play better for the next tournament he'd like to host. We didn't have enough poker chips for the party so we ended up getting him a whole new set of chips as well and they are really nice - almost like what the professionals play with! He loves them!

My birthday was nice, although, I am officially not a 20-something anymore. It's a bit of a shock at first, but I know this year and the next ten will be as rewarding and special as the past ten. I had a fun time wandering around Spokane with Ben and some friends since we were there for a conference during my birthday. A friend bought me a delicious latte and a slice of huckleberry lemon cake at a sweet little "French" cafe in Spokane to celebrate. I also had a lovely party earlier in the week and got a new hair cut and color as a result! Never thought I'd be brave enough to try brunette with highlights! I'll have to post some pics soon.

In other "growing" news, I am now 17 weeks along with baby #2 and this next month we'll find out what we're having. Of course, we would love for this one to be a girl. We've both always wanted a little boy then a little girl. Although, in accordance with Sandler gene's, I have always been disuaded from hoping for any chance of a girl. Ah, well, a mommy can still hope anyway!

And now to leave you with a little "Ahhhh Moment"...

They are soooo cute! Be sure to check a bunch more pics of Isaac HERE!