Marcus' B-Day @ Grandma's

These are pictures of Marcus' birthday party at Grandma and Grandpa Archibald's. I don't feel like adding lots of commentary; I think I'll let the pictures speak for themselves. The first four pictures were taken by Grandma. And yes, Marcus always sticks out his tongue like that when he is happy. It's funny :) He is so cute like that.

Will's Week Long Visit

William went to Grandma and Papa Archibald's house for a full week. The rest of us are all a bit jealous- he got to go out to eat every single day, visited so many places, got peace and quiet, and got to be just totally spoiled. (That same week I had drama camp- which was awesome, but I don't have any pictures of it). He missed Marcus' birthday, though. Grandma and Papa took these pictures. Will said that they did tons more things than what is shown in these pictures. He probably was not exaggerating.

Playing Ticket to Ride- Switzerland Edition

Playing pool with Papa in the pool room. It's no wonder he kept beating me when we went to go pick him up- he got a week's worth of practice!

I think that this is at Incredible Pizza

Drinking something somewhere

He ate at least half of a watermelon that week!

Clydesdales at AB

???He is shooting a car???

I am not sure what this is- William said that this is the hotel where all the rock stars go and this is a pool that is only a couple of inches deep and is red.

Eating at the Spaghetti House. William got a special drink with a special cup. For the past couple of days, he has refused to drink out of anything but his Spaghetti House cup.

They went to the Arch

They visited the AB brewery.

At the Science Center

Inside the Arch

He got to do a trampoline with bungee cords--- I am so jealous.

Go-Karts

By the way, the thing with that hat- at Trish's wedding, she gave all of the guys St. Louis Cardinals hats to wear for the funny pictures. Will's had little fires on the brim, and he loved it. He wears that thing every day (though not every day at our house because he risks getting it grabbed off his head and then he would have to chase whoever took it).

Marcus' First Birthday

Marcus is ONE! I can't believe it. He isn't such a tiny baby anymore- he is turning into a big boy! He is so sweet, and as usual, so fast that he is almost always a blur. (And, as usual, I took far too many pictures).

What is that?

I think I'll investigate

Nah... I think I'll go back to Mommy

Why are you showing it to me, Dad?

Ohh... now that looks interesting. Much more than my old blanket.

I'm not sure what this is- but that little red thing spins around and around so fast, like so. Isn't it simply wonderful?

I adore my pedal

Whoa. So this is what is does.

I love it!!!

I think that I'll help Daddy adjust the seat.

Thank you, Mom and Dad!!!

Tah- dah! The cake. It sure looks yummy, even if the decorating didn't turn out the best.

Hey, I am a baby! I am supposed to touch the icing. It is my job!

I'm waiting!!!

Well... it looks yummy.

You know what? I love this!

Hi, Shaylynn. Aren't I cute?

Wait... Are you taking a picture of me? How dare you! I'm not moving fast enough to just be a big blur! How dare you, Shaylynn!

What do you mean, I'm messy? You should see me when I am eating Oreos, or baked beans!

Mommy! Mommy! Mommy!

What a perfect way to end my first birthday.

Ben and Will's Birthday

I am catching up- this is Ben and Will's birthday celebration with Grandma and Grandpa Archibald.

Wonder and astonishment

Posing

Nick inside the present's box

The boys are thrilled with their present- a ramp

Ben rides his bike over the ramp

Nick has to have his share of the fun!!!

The box.

Will was the first- and so far only- one to master the art of riding the Ripstick on the ramp. I keep getting stuck at the top...

Pictures of me on the unicycle are not very good. I can ride it half-way up the ramp- but I haven't been able to get onto the flat top of it.

This is just too cute- Marcus found Grandma's empty beer bottle and started gnawing on it.

Really Quick Post

Hi everyone! Sorry that I have not updated very much. I will (hopefully) be able to do it properly later. I have pictures of Marcus' first birthday, birthday celebrations with Grandma and Papa (we combine two of us per visit!), Grandma's pictures of Will's week that he spent at their house, stuff to talk about drama camp, and so much more. My aunt Trish has been begging me to update the blog, but what with drama camp, volleyball, preparing for school, going to St. Louis to visit our grandparents, new furniture moved into the TV room, etc., I have had no time!!!
Maybe this afternoon or tomorrow I will have time to post!