This summer the kids and I were able to make it over to Illinois for both my brother Cody and my dad's birthdays. I always cherish the opportunity to be there for special birthday dinners. Grace and Faith got in on the candle blowing out action of course.

Grace decorated the sidewalk as a surprise for uncle Cody.


Happy Birthday Cody We Love You (She is really getting good with her letters.)

We have a special craft for Cody's birthday started, but have yet to complete that project. Hopefully we will get that done soon...(he won't use it until the weather cools off anyway)