6 Years and still going.....

Yesterday, Nate and I celebrated our 6th wedding anniversary. Well, we didn't exactly "celebrate" because we spent the whole day in the car coming back from Midland. We were very worn out so we just hung out at home. We did have dinner last Wednesday and that was nice, so I guess we "kind of" celebrated.

To my husband, I love you more than you know. I can't believe 6 years has already flown by. It seems like yesterday we were married. We've come so far since that day. I could not have done it without you. You are truely my rock, best friend, and biggest supporter. Thank you for loving me and for putting up with me :) And also for blessing me with 2 gorgeous girls! I love you very much and here's to many more years....

I don't have any pics from our wedding on the computer becaused it crashed and Nate backed up all the pictures, but he has them at work. Here's a picture of us a few months before we got married. We look SO young :)

LOVE LOVE LOVE :)

Another Birkes Wedding

WARNING:Picture overload and they are WAY out of order...SORRY!!
This weekend we traveled to Midland, TX for Nate's cousin, Matt's wedding. Traveling is always a stressful time for me, especially when I have my kids. It was a LONG 6 hour drive, but we made it there safely. Hayden did not sleep well during our stay, so we came home very sleepy, but had a fun time anyway. The wedding was gorgeous, but very HOT! I spent the whole ceremony in the car with Hayden because right before it started she started acting a fool :) The reception was a lot of fun and we spent time with family we usually only see at Thanksgiving and Christmas. We should get together more often. Matt and Kacie have a son, Cayden Birkes, not to be confused with his exactly 2 month older 2nd cousin, Hayden Birkes. He was SO cute!! There were some minor mishaps right before the ceremony (ie, rings left at the hotel), but the rings arrived in just enough time to be handed off to the mother of the bride to be handed off to the preacher :) Congrats to Matt and Kacie (and Cayden) Birkes!! Welcome to the family Kacie :) Now for some pics!!


Me and Matt's sister Kacie

Hayden and Jackie's daughter Mckenzi

Nate doing "Jump on it".....LOL

Me and the beautiful bride Kacie

Matt and Kacie

David and Jessika

Cayden Birkes half clothed...he was HOT

Nate and a very cranky Hayden

The kid table L-R:Dylan, McKenzi, Shawna, Hayden, and Megan

Me, Nate, and Hayden...I couldn't find Dylan :(

Megan and Hayden

McKenzi and Hayden

McKenzi, Hayden, and Dylan in the phone booth



Me, Kacie, and Jackie

Brody's 1st haircut!!

On Friday my nephew, Brody, had his very 1st haircut!! My sister, Heather, and brother-in-law, Jason, have let his hair grow since he was born. It's very pretty, but people were starting to comment on how he looked much more like a girl than boy. I didn't think he looked like a girl, but the poor baby couldn't see inless he pulled his hair behind his ears. Reluctantly, my sister decided it was time for a trim (he's 2 1/2 yrs old). I think the finished product makes him look more like a big boy and not a baby. He's still just as cute as ever. Heather emailed me some pics of the traumatic event for mom and dad! Enjoy!

Brody before!

Kaci starting to cut it

Still cutting

Brody and Kaci...ALL DONE!!

Isn't he the sweetest thing?

Happy 27TH Birthday Nate!!

Friday, July 17th was Nate's 27th birthday!! We celebrated with dinner at Austin's on the Avenue!! It was a lot of fun and we were glad it was not too hot for us on the patio! Nate and I had a great time and I have been reminding him that he is old :) Just kidding!! I will be 27 on Sept. 3rd. I still like to give him a hard time every year. He will ALWAYS be older than me :) Even if it's only a month and a half older!! Here are some pics of our celebration...

Me and Nate (he looks very sleepy...lol)

L to R:Heather, Jason, My Dad, Janice, Jessika, and David

Lil and a VERY happy Keith


Jason and Heather

Robyn, Heather, and Me

Splash park

After feeding the ducks we decided to let the kids cool off at the splash park. They had a ball!! Brody fell and hit his head, but he recovered quickly :) Heather forgot his swimsuit so he played in a diaper. Good thing we were the only ones out there. This is also something the kids REALLY enjoy!!

Duck feeding frenzy!!

Dylan and Hayden feeding the ducks.


Hayden kept chasing them :)

This duck wouldn't leave me alone...I guess I was holding the bread :)

Jason and Brody feeding the geese. They screamed so loud that it scared Hayden and she cried for awhile :)

Last night we decided to take the kids to the river to feed the ducks. The kids love doing this and we have kind of made it a summer tradition (we did it last summer too). They were pretty agressive, but that didn't stop Dylan and Brody. Hayden was kind of scared of the geese, but she adjusted well. If any of y'all have not taken your kids, it's a must!!