Indianapolis Family Fun Package

Rhett posing in an Indy car!

Micah brushing a Barbie mannequin's hair at the Indianapolis Children's Museum.

Posing for a picture while playing Barbie receptionist!

One of Micah's hobbies is photography. Here's one she took of Tony!

Hanging out at the Indianapolis Zoo!

Rhett and Tony petting the sharks!

Combined Birthday Party

The Entertainment

Blair's cake!

Micah's Cake!

Rhett's Cake!

So, after much debate, I decided to do a combined birthday party again this year. Since we have 3 birthdays in 15 days to celebrate, it's just easier that way. We tried hard to make it very simple and invited only family and just a few friends. Next year, I think I'll just do something individual with each of them. I may have to space it out a little, though. Caylin made the cakes ...aren't they awesome??? She's so talented. They were absolutely delicious, too! Micah and Blair wanted purse cakes and Rhett wanted a light saber.

Rhett's Birthday Pictures

Rhett opening his Lego MP-3 Player.

We bought Rhett and Ant Farm! It's been exciting to see the ants dig tunnels!

Blair's Birthday Pictures

Caylin made Brooklyn and Blair a little cake for their birthday and gave it to them in Sunday School!

Tony brought this home for Blair for her birthday! Too cute!

Blair asked for an American Girl doll with red hair like her mommy!

She wanted to open her presents in the morning before we left for school!

Micah's Birthday Pictures

Micah with Lanie (her American Girl doll)

On Micah's birthday, Tony brought this little doggy cupcake home for her! Isn't he the best?

Micah opening up her birthday gift ... Lanie, the 2010 American Girl Doll of the Year.

Rhett's Baptism

During our Revival a few months ago, Rhett made a profession of faith. He then asked to be baptized. It was even more special to have Tony help! I was so nervous for him. I thought his shyness would be too much. But actually, he didn't get scared at all! I was so proud of him! This was the day that Blair and Brooklyn informed me that they would get "appatized" when they got bigger! Too cute!

Dirt Cake Recipe

After a Blog-friends get together this weekend, I promised I would share this recipe:

Dirt Cake

1 large package Oreo cookies, crushed
1 cup sugar
1 stick margarine
3 cups milk
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 large container whipped cream
2 3-ounce boxes instant vanilla pudding mix
1 teaspoon vanilla

Spread half of the cookie crumbs into a 13"x9"x2" pan, reserving the other half for topping. Combine cream cheese, sugar, whipped cream, and margarine until smooth. Set aside. Combine pudding mix, milk, and vanilla. Mix until smooth. Add cream cheese mixture to pudding mixture and pour over cookie crumbs. top with remaining cookie crumbs. (Add gummy worms candy to cake for decoration.) Serves 12.