Celebrating Daddy and Matt's Birthday

Jacob Loves Birthdays! He was so excited that Daddy's birthday was soon. Of course, Daddy shared the blowing out the candles with Jacob. Jacob even picked out his own present for Daddy. Mommy tried to talk him into something a little different, since it was a little more than what she originally wanted Jacob to spend on daddy, but couldn't say no when Jacob picked out Wii Sports Resort for Daddy. They love playing it together. Daddy didn't need all the party hats and stuff, but Jacob insisted.
Birthday Dinner for Daddy! Note the Doodlebops party hats, left over from Jacobs party in February! Crazy!!

Uncle Matt and Daddy (Michael) share the same birthday, so we try to get together to celebrate sometime around their birthdays. This year- they didn't have much say in what we did and with the distance and time constraints we met for an afternoon in Fort Wayne. Not being at home where the kids could be contained, we did a Kid friendly activity. We met at The Fort Wayne Children's Zoo, and then to Chucky Cheese for a birthday dinner! How fun to celebrate a 28 year old and a 23 year old.

Hope you Enjoy the pictures from our fun day!

Uncle Matt is really just a big kid. Poor aunt Lindsey was just shaking her head the whole time

Jacob was getting a little tired at the end of the day, but was still going strong- He loved the play train, but we didn't make it in time to actually ride the train.


Ruthie was not sure she liked the animals being so close- even if they are not real

The Kids were spoiled, they got to go on all the exersions. The Log ride,pony rides, and feed the giraffes. It is just too bad they missed the train ride too.

Malachi and Rachel on the pony ride

Jacob- That kid loves horses, Maybe Grandma and Grandpa will have to get one for their house so he can ride it.

The kids liked the eggs just as much as Uncle Matt

It was an educational trip

Brian wasn't sure how long he wanted to stay in the African Drum section. But the kids loved it

Malachi had the best seat in the house- atop his father's shoulders

Feeding the Giraffe. Daddy had to help, It was hard to lean over for the little giraffe that wanted to eat The kids found a place to rest, or they may be trying to find a place to camp to stay the night.

I have a picture of Me doing this at a young age.

The games at Chucky Cheese were also a hit. I think the kids were in overload.
Jacobs version of Skeeball

On another note: I was able to make it through most of the park in Hot August without throwing up, but Well Chucky cheese got the best of me. I do have to say, at least I was able to enjoy a good time with my family. A sign that this may be a little better pregnancy than it was with Jacob. However, it is hard to explain that in the restroom to parents afraid of H1N1 that I am just pregnant and not sick. :)