T-Man's B-Day Party

I'm finally getting around to posting some pictures from Tytus' birthday parties. He wanted to do and Ironman party (even though he's never seen the movie and doesn't really know anything about Ironman!)



But first...do you know what happens when you don't have enough oil that a cupcake recipe calls for? And do you know what happens when you accidentally put too much water in the batter???

You get cupcakes that look like THIS!!

They ooze out over the top of the paper liner, they get nice and golden brown on top, and they are very airy and light in the center!

They might not be packed full of flavor...but with lots of sugary frosting and tons of sugary sprinkles they end up tasking quite yummy!

Tytus took these to school on his birthday to share with his friends...I'm pretty sure they didn't mind that I forgot how to read and follow instructions when I was making them.

Okay, back to the parties...

Like I said...he's really into Ironman!!

Daddy picked out this very special gift...

T-Man's first real gun. It's just a BB gun, but, I'm sure this is the first of many guns in the future. (God help me raise three boys!)

And then we went bowling with friends and family. He's showing off his COOL bowling shoes!

The boys (minus Eli...it must have been his turn).

The Daddies

Bratt and the babies...Journey, Cash and Lanie

I can't believe he's FIVE...I might have said this before, but I just can't believe it!

He LOVES his new guitar from Eli!

Grandma gave his the coolest tree swing! It will be perfect hanging from a tree near the bardominium!

Then it was time for games...

unless you are Beau...and then it was time for more cake!!

And here's how it all went down! Take a good look! Yeah, that's right...we whooped the guys! Take another look...those are SINGLE digits folks!!

And the Birthday boy did great! He beat everyone except for Jade! Good Job T-Man!

Happy 5th Birthday T-Man!

Your twinkling blue eyes...

Your mild temperament and quiet confidence...


Your thoughtfulness and attention to all that is around you...



Your wittiness and creativity...




Your kind heart and sweet spirit...



are just a few of the things that have made the past FIVE years so AWESOME!


Thanks T. for being the blessing that God made you to be.


We love you,
Daddy, Mommy, Beau and Cash

SUPRISE!....Momma Turns 30!!!

Ahhhh...Thirty! I've been anticipating entering this decade for the past few years....and now it's here! And was I SURPRISED at how I got to celebrate!! My sister, mom and inner circle (with a little help from Brock) pulled off a wonderful suprise evening just for me. I unknowingly threw some kinks in their plan along the way, but they adjusted and we had a most fantabulous time complete with mani/pedis, Mexican food, high school scrapbooks (YIKES!), and of course dessert! I LOVE these women...Carissa, Jade, Bratt, Shanna, Kandy, and Mom...THANKS for a very special evening. I can't wait to see what the thirties have in store!

Cash's 1st Birthday Party

Since I didn't throw a big shin-dig of a party for Cash's birthday this year, he got to have two small family parties, one at my mom's with all the Seal girl kiddos and one at Nana and Papaw's with the Eubanks clan! Here's a little recap of the party at Grandma's house...

p.s. these pictures are a bit out of sequence, but rather than starting over and risking NEVER getting this post out in cyber-world, I'm just going with it!

He is so cute and so chunky and so ready for his first corndog and first cupcake!

He was pretty intrigued by the fire at first, but once he got a taste of icing on his tongue
it was bye-bye cupcake...

In case you don't remember it was REALLY hot this summer, and REALLY hot on

August 4th...so we had a picnic on the carpet in the very cool and comfortable air conditioning!

Our friend, sweet little Piper, joined us for the party!

For some reason, even though we never set foot outside in the scorching heat that day, all the boys managed to end up with no shirts on. Frankly, I'm surprised Cilla had her clothes on as she is usually right there in the middle of all the action and keep up with the boys!

Yup, the days for sitting and quietly playing on the floor at Grandma's house are long gone...

Cash discovered the stairs and it only took him about two minutes

to figure out how to climb to the top



Of all the gifts he received...this little green ball was his absolute favorite!


Sharing his cake with mommy! And it was GOOD...Grandma's Red Velvet!

Did I mention it was GOOD RED VELVET CAKE?!?!

Cash was a fan and so were the rest of us!

Thanks, MOM for throwing this together for Cash (and me)!

Happy Birthday Cash!!!

Yesterday, our littlest Sundance Kid celebrated his first birthday!! It's been a pretty crazy summer for us and for several reasons this momma opted to forgo her usual one-year-birthday-party-extravaganza-blow-out that satisfies her need to entertain lots of people with food and creative festivities while distracting herself from the emotional meltdown she never fails to experience when her child turns one year old!

Anyway...no big party this year, just small family get-togethers. (But don't fret, I promise to make it up on his second birthday...the mental planning has already begun.) AND, YES, I know it doesn't really matter, but who doesn't love a party...big or small?!?!

Here are some of my favorite pictures of the birthday boy from this past year...

At three months...such a cuddly little chunk...

At six months...look at those cheeks and big blue eyes...sporting a custom made beanie handmade by Memaw Bobbie...

At nine months...oh, what can I say...that smile...those baby blues...

those little teethers...and that red tint to your hair...

CASH,

I hope that you know how much you are loved.

You have blessed our family with more than words can say!

Your brothers are crazy about you and Daddy and I thank God for you.

We have enjoyed watching you grow in size, spirit, and personality this past year

and we can't wait to see what the Lord has in store for your future.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CASH ALLEN EDWARD!!

fyi: these photos were taken by my amazing photographer best friend, you can see her work and learn more about her here

Happy Father's Day and Happy Birthday Brock

My children are blessed to not only have a great dad to learn from and look up to, they also have a wonderful grandfather and great-grandfather as well! The Eubanks men are known to be hardworking, God-fearing, put others before themselves type of men. I can confirm that Brock is a very hands-on father, and from stories that I've heard about Pawpaw Bob and Pawpaw Ty...the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. I am so thankful that my sons have a legacy of loving, invested fathers to model their lives after!

After Cowboy Church we met with the Eubanks at Memaw and Pawpaw Ty's house for lunch. My father-in-law, in his true character, thought it would be a special gift to plant new tomato plants for Pawpaw Ty in his garden. The early "June Monsoon" (as he called it) flooded Pawpaw's garden, killing his beloved and always successful tomatoes. Five tomato plants...one for each great-grandchild present that day. The kids had a great time planting and getting dirty...and I think Pawpaw was very pleased with his thoughtful gift!I snapped a few (okay, more like several) pictures to capture the day!

Brock and his sons...the boys would NOT cooperate (which kind of stresses Brock out a bit), but it was like a hundred degrees outside and naptime!


***Cash gave his daddy one of the greatest birthday and father's day gifts ever...As the adults were gathered in the kitchen chatting, Josie walked in carrying Cash...he looked at Brock, gave a big smile and said "Dada"...we were all so excited! Then he reached for Brock and said it again!! It was so special!



Pawpaw Ty looking on as his son, grandsons, and great-grandchildren plant tomatoes in his garden.

Pawpaw Ty and the Eubanks grandsons

Brock and his brothers and father

THE EUBANKS BOYS!

Brock's parents and their grandchildren

I know this isn't a very good picture and it is hard to see, but that is Pawpaw Ty driving his big blue tractor. We ended our little get-together so that Bob and Stetson and Tyson could get back to work raking and baleing hay. I just love that at eighty-six years old, Pawpaw Ty still loves to work hard and help his family!

Once we got home, Brock took Tytus and Beau to see Toy Story 3 and then to get ice cream. They had so much fun giving him all of his gifts and spending the day with family.

Brock, you mean so much to us. I hope that you felt loved on your double special day!!