Birthday Madness - Part II

On Saturday we held the double party and it wasn't crazy at all :) We had a great lunch, followed by presents and cake! Fun times were had by all!

Sorry for the picture overload - but it was a party for two boys so I get double the pics...right :)

Caden got a birthday call from his Aunt Jana (she is in DC) - we missed you at the party!

Caden was thrilled to see his Lego Crane from Gigi and Pops...he had even told them if they didn't bring it, he would be really mad at them...DEMANDING, don't you think :)

Cole doesn't look it,but he was having fun!

Papa thought he would be funny and turn Cole into a girl with this cute bow...hee hee!

The great cakes from the Cake Lady...I loved them!

Singing Happy Birthday to the boys!

Blowing out the candles.

Cole wasn't too sure about the cake at first!

Then he got made when it was all over his eye! He was tired by this point and rubbing his eyes.

Caden on the other hand was loving his cake!

After we just gave Cole a little piece, he had tons more fun with it!

Caden wanted to get messy just like his baby brother!

Even Jack got in on the celebration :)

Happy Birthday Caden and Cole! I hope you had a wonderful day!

Birthday Madness - Part I

Having two birthday parties in one weekend was interesting and really not too chaotic. I mean just the normal craziness that is the Reid's! On Friday night, Caden had his "friend" party. He got to have 5 boys over celebrate. This was hard for him to pick 5, but it worked. We had a little cooking party for my chef and we cooked up a storm!

We began the evening by being properly dressed as little chefs! I made each boy an apron with their name on it, they seemed to like them!

Here is the crew (minus Sam - we missed you buddy) modeling their aprons.

Then we made our own pizzas. I got big biscuits and they mashed them flat and added some pizza sauce, cheese, and toppings.

Caden and Grady making their pizzas.

Carter got in on the action and had a blast being with the "big" boys.

While those were baking, we decorated our own cupcakes. Cory gave each boy some icing and then they got to add sprinkles, M&M's or Skittles. We had some pretty messy creations!
Then it was time to eat and eat they did! The pizzas were a big hit as were the cupcakes!

Singing to the Birthday Boy!

They all had a great time so it was a success!

Happy Birthday Cole!

It seems so strange to be writing two birthday posts this year for the same day! What a special thing for my boys to share. I just remember last year I was so done being pregnant, I didn't mind if they had the same birthday!

Cole has changed our lives in so many wonderful ways. He brings such an interesting dynamic to the clan! He is one of the happiest babies 90% of the time and always in public! He is such a blessing. It has been great to watch him grow and see how he interacts with the boys more and more! This summer when the two older boys left for a week to attend Camp Gigi-Pops, Cole was lost without him!

Cole eats just about anything and everything he can get his hands on! That is a real blessing around here! He is completely off the bottle but not quite on regular milk yet...soon! He also isn't 100% attached to his binky, but loves his monkey (much like Carter's Raffe!) He isn't quite walking yet, but soon...he loves to stand and play more and more so I know the day is coming.

Here are some quick pics of his 1st year! Happy Birthday Col-ee Bug...we love you!!!

Bringing him home from the hospital - August 2008

3 month pics - November 2008

6 months - February 2009

8 1/2 months - May 2009

August 2009

Happy Birthday Caden!

Today my big boy turns 5...I can't believe it! It has flown by way to fast. I can't believe he is 5 and that we have lived in Woodward almost 5 years now. Crazy! Caden is becoming such a great young man! He has his moments where he is too much like me, but thank goodness he has some of his Daddy too! He is a great help around here and a great big brother to the little boys. He is enjoying Pre-K this year and all his new friends! He is almost 4 feet in height, around 40 lbs, and wears size 13 shoe...he is a growing boy! Here are a few, okay several, pics of how he has grown!

Happy Birthday Caden, we loves you so bunches!

2 days old - August 2004

October 2004

September 2006

November 2007

May 2008

January 2009

July 2009

Static Electricity

When I came home from scrapbooking last night no one was inside! Oh joy...it is quiet, was my first thought, then I realized the munchkins were all outside. So I headed out back to relieve Cory, who was heading to a meeting, and this is what I found...

They were all on the trampoline having a blast and snapped some great shots...enjoy!

Cole looks like a science experiment :)

A gazelle like his daddy!

Outside the Walls

This weekend we were able to participate in a wonderful event that allowed us as Christians to get outside the walls of the church and reach out into our community! It was awesome!

Most of you know we are still working on getting LuAnn and her kids some housing and a few couples decided we didn't just want to reach out to LuAnn, but her entire neighborhood! So we met and concocted this plan...we were going to cook out hotdogs, have a concert, and just meet and fellowship with the neighborhood!

Several people got to work organizing things, emails went out, prayers went up, food was bought, t-shirts were ordered, etc...the ball was rolling in a big way! It was so awesome to see us bond and organize so quickly!

So the group met on Thursday and canvased the neighborhood with fliers, then again on Friday to pray over the event and pass out more fliers. Finally on Saturday we all showed up and set up then waited for God to send people...and SEND HE DID!!!

I was unable to talk to many people because I was corralling children most of the evening, but I did get to greet most of them and the kiddos for that matter! I know several people were able to chat with folks that they might not normally see or folks that wouldn't normally come into our church! The important part is that the love of Christ was shown in a MIGHTY way! It was awesome to see!

The even better news is that a couple committed their lives to Christ that night and were in church the next day to share! PRAISE GOD!!! Sunday night in service we were able to share testimonies from the event and how God had used it to touch our lives and the woman that was saved was the 2nd one on the mic sharing what God had done for her! WOOO HOOO!

Also several other members of our church were encouraged to get out there next time and participate! God is doing some great things here and I am so blessed to be a part of it! Thank you LORD, for moving us and helping us to do your will!

Stand Up!

Finally Cole is standing more on his own. Still no steps unless pushed along by momma! I really want him to walk already because he is so heavy to carry :) I know he will get there in his own time so no negative comments please! The other boys walked early around 10 months, so with Cole turning one next week, I am just a little impatient!

He is still so stinking cute though, right?!?!?

Flashback Friday

Here is a quick look back at Caden's 1st day the last few years.

This is August 2007 on his first day of K-3 class at Woodward Christian AcademyThis is August 2008 on his first day of preschool at Free Spirit
This is yesterday, August 2009, on his first day of Pre-K at Westwood