Fall Celebrations with the Williams' Family

We enjoyed spending two weekends in a row with members of the Williams' family.  First up was Alyssa's 1st birthday celebration.

Alyssa Clair is

!!ONE!!

Her mommy (Emily) created this ADORABLE caterpillar cup-cake cake for the celebration.

Alyssa was proud to show off her new trick!

Big sisters Emma Grace & Peyton were very proud 

Time for her 1st bite of cake . . . 

It's as if she's asking, "Are you sure?"

I think she's a fan!

I know big brother Easton is!!

-- Present Time --

She loved her new baby doll

Hunter enjoyed himself with a toy he remembered from his baby days

Hugs for Papa & Nanny

Then it was time for some football

These two boys sure have some fun together

"Grow in the grace of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Get to know Him better. Give Him glory both now and forever.  Amen." 

2 Peter 3:18

The next weekend, we gathered with the entire Williams' family to celebrate an early "Thanksgiving."  With 2 new babies arriving within the next couple of weeks, we figured getting together before, would be easier (and more likely to happen) than if we waited.

Playing in each of the boys' sandboxes was quite the thrill for the day

Along with a little Wii action

The Casto's took the opportunity to capture a family photo before their sweet baby girl arrives

I loved the coordinating outfits - So Cute

And the boots just topped it off

These sweet girls were enjoying the beautiful sunshine God blessed us with

Hunter was super excited to have his Uncle Mike, Aunt Amanda, & baby cousin Lilly there to play with

I managed to get these 3 boys together for a picture

And my normally non-picture-taking little man was all smiles when he sat down with his beautiful older cousins.

After enjoying Penguin Eds, yummy sides, and too many delicious desserts . . . it was time to relax for a while.

Lilly & Alyssa captured an audience as they showed off new tricks & pure sweetness.

Hunter of course had no problem sitting down to play on the IPad for a while.

I didn't do my best at getting many pictures, but maybe that's because sometimes it's just more enjoyable to put the camera away and just be in the moment.  :)  We had a wonderful visit and left with warm, happy hearts.  Hunter enjoyed himself too, when we realized the first time he'd fussed all day started when it was time to leave - Lol.  As always I feel so blessed to be apart of such a great family that I truly, truly love.  

I will extol you, my God and King, and bless your name forever and ever. Every day I will bless you and praise your name forever and ever. Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised, and his greatness is unsearchable. One generation shall commend your works to another, and shall declare your mighty acts. On the glorious splendor of your majesty, and on your wondrous works, I will meditate.

Psalm 145:1-21