Matthias' Birthday Bash

Traditionally,  we have hosted a large get-together to celebrate each of our children's first birthdays.  Matthias' was no different as we all prepared to have a large birthday bash that included frisbee golf, a campfire, lots of great food, and sparklers.  The turnout was good and Matthias had fun hanging with everyone and being as cute as any one-year-old can be.

Matthias sat in nana Lisa's lap to eat his birthday carrot cake.  He did an excellent job of getting it on himself and her.

We had sparklers for the kids to play with after dark.  They seemed to have a good time and nobody got hurt.  That equals success in our books.

The day after the party Matthias opened his birthday gifts. 

Overall Matthias' birthday weekend was a huge success!  Thank you to all of our friends and family who were able to come celebrate with us.

Bald Mountain

We had Isaac and Blake for a few days last week, and decided to take advantage of having a car by getting in one more hike before the start of the school year.   So the four biggest boys and I stole the car, and drove west until we found the perfect day hiking mountain... Bald Mountain (one of many in Maine). 

Bald Mountain is such a pleasant hike.  There was just enough breeze at the top to make me think that this would be a wonderful way to spend a day off (ha!).  Someday I will come back with a book and spend the  day reading a nice book at the top of this beautiful mountain.