Low-Key Birthday with a BIG surprise!

We had a combined celebration for Jaden & Jack's birthdays on Saturday. Every year I have always decorated the night before the boys' birthdays so they can wake up to fun! Lil' Jensen Ding stayed up late with me this year to help!

Table with presents!

My kids LOVE doughnuts!
What better for Birthday Breakfast than something you love!

Jack eating breakfast!

Jaden trying to act like he isn't excited!

Soooo Happy!

"Mom can we please open our presents?"

Jack opening his remote control dinosaur.

Jensen got a present too!

Jaden so happy about his hand held Guitar Hero game!

Jensen couldn't get the paper off fast enough!

After things settled down Ding came up missing,

this is what he stole & where I found him!

The boys couldn't wait til the party for Grandpa presents

so they called him and he came right up!

Jaden got A PS2 game & a movie!

Jack got a Diego Rescue fort.

(Do you love the wrapping paper? Christmas)

Go DAD!!

I told the boys they should take a nap so they could be rested for our guests. Jensen and Jaden listened....

Sleepy...

Sneaky...

Sleepy...

Sneaky AGAIN...

Here is their cake!

Mickey Mouse... I wonder why?

Singing to them. 7 & 4 years old, I can't even believe it!

Getting ready to blow the candles out!

Make a wish...on a Star...

Oh how this boy, and all the

Banks Girl's loved the Bubble Gum ice cream!

This is why we had a Mickey Mouse themed party!

This is why the boys could only open 1 present til everyone

showed up! Ben & I bought the boys each a plane ticket

to California! Grandma Marilyn bought them Disneyland tickets!

They were excited but after it set in and they realized exactly

what was coming... they haven't stopped talking about it!

They sure do miss their Nana!

Funny how the festivities started and ended with Jensen and balloons!

Jaden is officially 7 years old!

Thanks to everyone who celebrated such a wonderful day with us!

P.S. Grandma Banks... The Moon Sand and Soap was a hit!!

My Jaden will be 7 tomorrow!

I decided to do this post today because I will be busy spending time with my boy tomorrow! We will be preparing for a small party and a HUGE surprise! Jaden Layne Kendrick came into this world on January 10, 2002 at 6:27 PM. He weighed 9 lbs 8 oz and was 22 1/2 inches long.
Besides Mommy, the first people he saw were his Proud Grandma Marilyn (Who swore the whole time I was pregnant, she was not a Grandma. When he came out she screamed..."I'm the Grandma, I'm the Grandma") and Aunt Amee. Waiting by the door to hear his first cry was Grandpa Brad (his best friend) Aunt Kim and lots more family!

Jaden was a stinker...he wanted to be left alone at all times, no snuggles, no kisses. Over the years Jaden has endured alot emotionally, he has the most tender heart, thoughtfull head, blue eyes to die for etc. He is my ROCK, always has been and always will be!

From the first time you clutched my

finger in your tiny hand,

I knew I was in love.

It was if you were squeezing my heart too.

I have never felt a love so pure and true.

And I would not give it up for anything in this world.

You are my love, My life, My first born child and I Love You!

Jaden, I am so proud of you, of who you are and who you are becoming! You are the best boy a Mommy could ask for. I love, love, love you!

Happy Birthday Son!

P.S. I changed my song to mine and Jaden's song!

Boy, OH Boy...

Could I be any luckier? I have so many BOY's that surround me on a daily basis! Here are some random pictures of my BOY's!

So sweet!

Jack-ee showing off his new playroom!
(He is a total poser like his Mom!)

Getting ready to party on New Year's Eve!

January 1st! It's a brand new year!

"Whatchoo lookin at?"

Jaden and Jensen enjoying eachothers company over breakfast!

The 2 boys watching T.V.

"So big"

Playing Playstation...

He was so envloved he probably didn't even know

I took this picture!

So cute! I love that face!

Jaden on New Years Eve right before he went to a party!

Yes, my 6 year old went to a party from 5:30pm - 12:30am!

Can you see it now?

Daddy, Ding and Jack-ee!

I don't know what this is OR who took it...probably sneaky lil Jack.

Anyway, it's my Dad and Jaden!

Grandpa Brad's Lil BUCKAROO's

Last weekend Jaden and Jack were playing at my Dad's house. My Dad saw them and decided to take some pictures. The hats they are wearing were my Grandpa and my Great Grandpa's when they were alive!

New Year's Eve Pictures!

"When you look at your life, the greatest memories are those made with family ."

Kids say the funniest...

Last night we had a BIG dinner for New Years. (Pictures to come later!) We had Steak, Crab, Potatoes, Rolls, Salads, Dips & Desserts. It was a great time with Family! ONE of the highlights of the night happened while we were dishing up kids plates. I asked Jack what he wanted to eat and he pointed at the Crab and said...

"Mommy, I don't want any of that HAMSTER!"

I almost died laughing!

Jack-ee thanks for making Mommy smile all the time! I love you!

~ Happy 2009 ~

"He who breaks a resolution is a weakling;

He who makes one is a fool." ~F.M. Knowles~