Jordan's third B-day

Jordan turned 3 years old! The party was a princess party, decked out with Disney princesses and all. Clayton was the only cousin from our side of the family but there were plenty of cousins from the Cowan side of the family. Of course I have already explained how Clayton is Jordan’s favorite cousin, so there is no need to explain how excited they were to see each other.

This is all about Jordan and her big day. She is such a cute little princess…

I don’t want to confuse any names so for the most part no names will be given (I don’t think I could remember them all anyway).

Everyone knows Brody...

Elliot doing the hulk...

No green man today!

Some of the kids weren't to sure about the guy with the camera.

Most were OK with the guy pointing that camera their way.
















Love the candid smiles.


The Cowan family is a good looking family. They have two new baby girls. Some parent was crazy enough to let Troy hold one of the babies...





The kids put together jewelry made of candy. The boys had a lot of fun creating necklaces and bracelets.



Later on, a piñata was brought out for the kids. This one had pull strings, no bat needed…



Clayton had a ton of friends to play with at the party!




Jordan got some fun gifts. I think she is going to love the bicycle. I wonder what Clayton will be getting for his third birthday…



Jordan had a great B-day. Who wouldn't with all the great cousins to play with!

One last bit. So where was Brody during all the festive events? Well he was off in the garden eating rocks. He has an iron stomach that one. Don’t worry more dirt made it in than out.

Happy Birthday Jordan!

Grandma's 90th Birthday party

Grandma (wife's side of the family) turned 90 this year! We had a family party to celebrate. Lets just say Grandma has enough family that we could easily take over a small city if we wanted to. Here is Grandma, Nikki and Uncle Sam (from right to left).



Just to get an idea how many were at the Birthday party here is a shot of the Opera house floor.



Of course there were a bunch of empty seats because people were hungry and waiting in line for the yummie food. You can't see it but that line snakes around in a U shape.



I am finding people are more and more willing to let me take their photo (most of the time). There was a bit of resistance from some though (no names).



There were sooo many people that I didn't know. I don't know everyones name so for the most part I won't give any names because I don't want anyone to feel bad when I call Aunt Linda - Uncle Larry or something like that. Of course I am only posting a few of the photos that I took. There really just isn't room to post all the photos (I am showing a few that I liked best or fit the story best).

















Ahh my beautiful wife and rambuxious little boy!



I don't often get a smile for the camera from my little boy as he is just usually way to busy! Man what a cutie!

























I have never seen Terry let his facial hair grow. Is he going for the Evan all mighty look? Will he have a beard down to his navel next family party? Guess we will have to stay tuned and see...







This last one of Jason and Emma wasn't at the actual party but it is cute. Love those one-on-one father, mother, son, daughter photos (if you didn't notice).