more on Dakota's Birthday....6th!!

I promised the cake pictures and so here they are. I worked several hours to get this just right for Dakota since she wanted me to make her a "crown" cake. I also made 2 batches of cupcakes. Well, the cupcakes were gobbled up quickly and then--for some reason--never got cut and ate. It was gorgeous and delicious...since the cupcakes were from the same recipe and frosting. Great day....cannot believe my baby girl is 6!

Enjoy~Niki

Dakota's beautiful cake.

Bright colors and all...

with a few of the cupcakes that I had made.

Brodie and Papa Bill before the party.

Dakota's Birthday outfit....thanks a bunch Aunt Viki, Dalton, Dustin, and Lydia.

Dakota's Birthday Party--June 30th

Way too busy but loads of fun! These are the few pics that Nana Debi got while I just spaced it. Promise to put some pics of the cake up later.....that is all I remembered to photograph.

Enjoy~Niki


Dakota and Gynnie getting "ready" for the photo-op.


Pretty Ladies.


Nana and Kota. Dakota wanted pics with her other friends also but they never came back....till present time :)


Chloe, Dakota, Connor and Cheryl--family friend


Chloe, Kota, Connor, and Sam (eating).


It was so confusing that Mom couldn't keep track of the from who's. Also, do you not just love the look that Connor is giving his Mom---she told him to "chill."

Goofy Kiddos!

Same day as Dakota's actually birthday, all the bunch got goofy---well, except Brodie.




Dakota, Liam, and Brodie seemed a bit lost here.....


Now just Brodie. "every party has a pooper, that is why we invited you--Brodie Alexander!"

June 19th--Dakota's Birthday at Nana's house

I had school this day and so Nana and the kids made it very special for her by making a cookie cake and singing and tons more!


no-bake cookie turned cake with frosting and decorating spray....not real appetizing but Dakota loved it.


Singing to Dakota by each and EVERY one....


Baby brother Brodie helping Doe-Doe


Pretty Lady.....and goofy boy telling sissy secrets.


from left to right: Courtney, Molly, Kayla, Kota, Liam, Brodie, Allie, Colin, Drew, Gracie, and Dane.

Brodie being NOT busy.

Long day swimming, then out for mexican food, and then cruisin in the car.


He had to have that cup....it is still full!


Mommy's baby boy!

Fishing in Port Clinton

At the boat in Port Clinton of Nana and Papa. Taking on Daddy's favorite hobby.....he is so proud.


Dakota caught this all by herself.....she is getting so BIG!!


Heavy fish.


Smile Brodie....and you wonder why Dad isn't ---check out the belly!


Reeling in the fish.

Swimming with the kids in the big pool

Hangin in the pool with Gracie, Colin, Kota, and Brodie.


Brodie swimming all by himself.


The chillin's just hanging.


Not the best picture of Mommy but it is great of Brodie "rumpin" in the "poo"

Swimming in little pool with Papa

Some pics with Papa Mike playing with the kiddos.


oh, and Chalada....


Pretty Lady...


Splashing....


Kota joining in the fun!

Ready, Aim, SHOOT!!!

Hey everyone~ I am a bit behind on keeping everyone informed. Here are some of Brodie's experiences with using the potty. Papa told him that he could just go outside.


Aiming....


Going..... with the big belly :)


Looking for other spots. Papa told him to hold on to the tree but missed that picture. Someday he will not think that this is too funny.....but for now?!?!?!?


Then, Papa had to show how it is done!!! HAHAHAHA!!