The Lion King

 

Stephen and I surprised the kiddos with tickets to see Disney's The Lion King in New Orleans.  We had a fun overnight in New Orleans and the show was awesome!

 

Inside of the Saenger theater, all set for the big show to begin!

We all loved it, the dancing and the animals on stilts, the music;  it was so great.  Such a fun time together! 

After the musical we watched the Packers beat the Cowboys in the playoffs, followed by a delicious dinner and what every kid loves, swimming in the hotel pool!

 

We walked around the French Quarter the next day and of course had beignets at Cafe Du Monde for breakfast!  Delicious!

Addison Kate is Eight!

 

Addison Kate is Eight!

 

 

Addison had a big birthday day!  I took the first picture before school but we did not get around to opening presents until about 12 hours later!

Addison brought donuts to share with her classmates for her birthday and then all the kiddos had tennis practice and Addison even had a basketball game, which she also brought donuts to!  

After all that excitement it was time to celebrate our littlest squirt!

Presents and cake and she was excited!!

 

Love from Lukey :)

 

Addison once again, cracking herself up.

Luke on the other hand, not at all amused.  

 

EIGHT IS GREAT!!!

Addison summed up my cake decorating skills well.  "Mom, your cakes are so good to eat, but not as good to look at."

I completely agree baby.  But it was delicious!  

 

Making wishes...

Happy Birthday to our sweet baby girl.  May God bless you with happiness, peace, wisdom and laughter throughout this year.

We love you so much!

Addison's 8th Birthday Party!

 

Addison will be turning 8 tomorrow and this past weekend we celebrated by having a birthday party with all of her friends!  She was super excited to have her party at the new skating rink.  

 

We had the skate rink almost completely to ourselves!

Good thing too because most of Addison's friends were new to rollerskating...including Addison!

Mommy maybe should have rethought the skating rink birthday party considering Addison does not know how to roller skate and she does not eat pizza (the only meal the rink offers).  Whoops.  #thirdkid

 

Despite being shaky roller skaters, the kids all seemed to have a blast.  Even though us parents spent a lot of time gasping and closing our eyes as the kids sprawled out onto the floor again and again and again.  The rink did have some little roller skate "walkers" to help the kids skate so those were a hot commodity.   

 

Pizza time!

(except for Addison, notice her empty plate).

 

Then it was time for cupcakes and ice cream :)

 

And presents!

 

Addison had a lot of fun with her sweet friends, here she shares a hug with pals, Izzy and Abby.