Autumn's Birthday!!!

I am so way behind on my posts!

Autumn turned 6 October 10th! She was really excited and we had a great day! We have just started the year of family birthdays (no friend parties -- so Eric and I can have a break). Autumn chose to go to McDonald's for breakfast. We had tons of fun and good food and she really liked posing in the birthday chair.

Later in the day we went to get Autumn's ears pierced! I don't know where the idea came from? I have my ears pierced but never wear earrings and I have never really talked about it with her. But she was determined and I was like ... it's your birthday ... why not?

She is getting really nervous!!! I had the Walmart lady get another lady to help her so they could do both ears at the same time. I figured we would have one shot at this and I thought she would look best with both ears pierced.

This is a picture right after. She was pretty traumatized!!! But she survived! Good move for doing both ears at once.

Within about 5 minutes she was all better and posed with her new found friends at Walmart. She looks so pretty with her pink earings!

Autumn picked out some Dora cupcakes for her family birthday and her she is blowing out her candles.She opens one of her presents. Her Dad picked out a deluxe make-up kit for her. She loved it!

Autumn hams it up for the camera. Are we surprised?

Autumn we love you and are so proud of you! I can't believe you are in school! What a big girl! I love your free spirit and fun-loving personality. You are really good at helping your baby sister London and are such a good friend to your older brothers and sister. You are a leader and I love that about you.

Hugs and Kisses,

Mommy and Daddy

TWO-rific Birthday Party!

Last week we had a birthday party for London with her friends. It was totally fun! She had alot of friends come and we did many fun activities. What 2 year old doesn't love: bubbles, books, beanbags, dancing, cupcakes, and tons of candy!!!! She did seem a little overwhelmed with all the attention but overall it was a great night! Thanks to everyone for making this a great night for my baby girl. Here are some party highlights:




Reaching for more marshmallows and candy to put on her cupcake. Everyone had the chance to decorate their own cupcake with cool-whip and then top it with marshmallows and candy!

Getting ready to blow out the candles!

Bubbles were a big hit!

Story time seemed to hold their attention for a few minutes too!

Individual story time was really fun. I think the kids loved having an adult read to them a favorite book!

The best laugh was when Charlie was walking all over the playroom with the bucket on his head!

London can't decide what to put on that cupcake!

Since we celebrated her birthday on 9/11 we talked about how grateful we were to be Americans, how proud we were of all the people who helped us on that day and how we were glad that we could all come together for good on that day despite a horrific tragedy. Then we all blew out one candle together as a symbol of how we all worked together on that day. I really liked the chance to remember the hereos of 9/11 and I think it will become a tradition in our family on that day.

Isn't her dress cute? It was only .75 cents at Unique's the thrift store in Merrillville on 1/2 off day! Thanks Holly for introducing me to my new favorite place!

Money!!! Dollar Store here she comes! It will be fun to let her pay tithing too!

She got lots of great presents and the last was a baby doll. She loved it and started to rock the baby and sing. It was so cute! I can't believe my baby is now 2!!!!

TWO Cute!

Dear London -

We love you! You are two cute! We had fun singing "Happy Birthday" to you multiple times. Every time we sang to you; you enjoyed it more. We can't believe you are two!! Time has flown! We had a family party for you and all your brothers and sisters were so excited for you to be getting older. We put two candles on a Debbie cake and you blew them out on the first try. You are a professional! We had a meal we thought would be your favorite (Hamburgers, French fries and fruit). You didn't eat much. I guess you were too excited to get your presents. We gave you two presents (Candy and a gigantic doll - at least 2x your size). We had chocolate/vanilla ice cream and you loved it! There is definitely some Meldrum in your blood. Grandpa would be proud! You are such a sweet girl and shared your candy and doll with your siblings. Don't get me wrong -- you can be a terror too! You had an eventful day! I know you want to grow up and use lipstick but it goes on your lips not your hands and knee! You wanted to have a bath and when Autumn got home from Kindergarten you went for a swim together. What a great sissy! You even got a haircut today courtesy of Mommy. It was really just the bangs but you needed it so we could see your beautiful blue eyes. We love you and wouldn't trade you for anything! We hope for you a happy life, everyday joys, an eternal marriage, and a close relationship to your Savior and Heavenly Father. Remember that Heavenly Father and Jesus love you!

Love,

Mommy and Daddy

Two sayings that I think of when I think of my beautiful toddler girl are:

1."A face without freckles; is like a sky without stars"
2."There once was a girl; with no curls; but with freckles right on the bridge of her nose. And when she was good; she was really, really good. And when she was bad; she was HORRID!"
(I modified #2 a little but if you have been in sacrament meeting with London you know that it totally fits!)

Family Party Highlights: