Partyin' Lil Peppers!

Last Wednesday (Brecken's actual birthday!), our PEPS group had a surprise baby shower for Hilary, Max's Mommy, who is expecting baby Escher later this year. As you can tell from the pics below, Hilary had no clue we were throwing her a shower! Sadly for us, Max and Hilary are moving to Idaho next week, so we wanted to celebrate before they left. We are going to miss them so much!!

After the celebration portion, a few of us took a dip in Michelle and Sammy's AMAZING pool. She has it constantly heated to 89 degrees. Let me tell ya- It. Was. Heaven. Not a rough way for a little boy to spend his birthday!

Aren't those the cutest darn sandwiches EVER?

Yes, Jamie is in the pool with her cover up on. Oh the things you forget when you're busy chasing a toddler around. :-)

And he's pooped!

The After Party

After Brecken's birthday party, we went back to the house and opened up presents with the family. As you can tell, Brecken got SPOILED! Thank you again to everyone who came out to celebrate Brecken's special day!! We had such a wonderful time and it was so great to see you all!

Enjoying a good read in his gorgeous new chair that G'Ma and G'Pa gave him!

 

Aunt Stace teaching him how to tear it up on the Karaoke machine

 

Poor guy was WIPED OUT after all of the festivities!

Being ONE Is Much More Fun!

A HUGE thank you to everyone who came out for Brecken's birthday party! Brecken had a so much fun celebrating with all of his family and friends. Also, a special thank you to my good friend Jamie for an amazing job capturing some of the moments I missed while I was running around.

Now prepare for birthday party picture overload. Enjoy!!

(picture by Jamie, edited by moi)

Jordan turned Brecken on to ice. And so the peer pressure begins!

G'Pa and Papa

(picture by Jamie, edited by moi)

(picture by Jamie, edited by moi)

Scarlett!

(picture by Jamie, edited by moi)

(picture by Jamie, edited by moi)

Our PEPS friends!

Jamie and Jordan!

Max and Hilary!

Brecken and his friend, Axel!

Ava!

Scarlett!

(picture by Jamie, edited by moi)

(picture by Jamie, edited by moi)

And... he's over it!

(picture by Jamie, edited by moi)

The birthday boy wanted to climb into mama's arms. Wasn't going to happen with those hands!

And Then There Were Three

Until July 27, 2010, we truly could not have imagined how much love and joy one little boy could bring to our lives. You are the sweetest, funniest, and most adorable little boy, and we are enjoying every minute of watching you grow and explore the world around you. We are so LUCKY to be your parents, Brecken Michael, and love you more than you could possibly know! Happy birthday, little bear!






More photos from the birthday festivities to follow soon!