Ann's 1st Birthday!

Well today my baby turned 1. I can't believe a year has flown by. She started out her day with a Dr's visit due to a ear infection in her right ear. After her first dose of penicillin she was already feeling better. We spent the afternoon outside with Elias and enjoyed the September sun. We decided to have a small party this year. Elias's first and 2nd birthday were a little on the big side and with our small house we kept it to pretty much family and a couple of friends...and of course Ann's boyfriend! Ann's party started at 5 and the guests showed up right on time. We ate pizza then opened gifts and ended with the cake of course! She had a lot of fun and really enjoyed being the center of attention for once! Elias didn't have to feel to left out since Grandma Mim and Pam both brought him presents as well. Ann was pretty much done unwrapping gifts by the time he realised she was getting lots of new toys, books and clothes. We feel so blessed to have such giving friends and family in our lives. There was a lot of great moments but my favorite had to be the sippy cup war. Ann's "boyfriend" Logan had a sippy cup with some apple juice in it. Ann hasn't had apple juice that much and once she got a taste of it she wanted to keep it! Poor Logan got stuck with Ann's water. It was pretty cute watching her chase him down to steal his cup. Ann also gave her first kiss tonight! She walked up to logan and was poking at him so I asked if she would give him a kiss and she wrapped her arm around him and planted one on him! Of couse I missed the shot with my camera..bummer! All and all it was a great night and I am a little sad to see my baby girl growing up so fast but such is life.

Ann's visit to the Dr's office for her birthday ear infection
Kellie taking the kids on a walk before Annie's party started

My baby girl all grown up

Annie in her birthday girl shirt and her capri's sporting a bow....which she promptly ripped out

Look at my hat mom, now watch me take it off

Mommy and her big birthday girl

Annie pulling on poor Logan's ear

Daddy had to work so as soon as he got home Annie ran into his arms for some snuggles

Annie and Logan doing a little reading before dinner

3 babies eating pizza and peaches. Such good kids!

Annie sure did love her birthday pizza

She has her eye on it. Watch out Logan!

Annie after she stole Logan's cup...again

Annie modeling her pretty tutu Cassidy made for her!

Of all the new presents Ann was getting she was after the camera!

...and then we took the camera back and the princess was NOT happy

Doing a little after dinner reading

Elias checking out some of Ann's new toys

Hmmmm cake..

hehehe ohhhhh its yummy!

Ha Ha I LIKE it!

Pumpkin Patch

Since Elias was born in March of 2008 I wanted to take him to a pumpkin and patch, this year I finally got the chance! We took a little family trip out to Nelson's Pumpkin Patch in Emerado ND on Sunday. Elias immediately took off running and was so excited to explore everything. We walked through the corn maze, the haunted trail and of course the pumpkin patch. Annie enjoyed herself but the experience was a bit overwhelming for her and she was perfectly content being pulled in the wagon or in the arms of Mom, Dad or Kellie. We decided not to get a pumpkin just yet since Halloween is still so far away but it was a great afternoon of fun none the less.

Daddy and Annie walking along the trail. Annie found something interesting she had to have

Our attempt at taking a picture.Epic fail


Walking along the trail, Mommy, Daddy and the babies


Elias loved all the little pumpkins he could pick up

Annie stopping to admire some pretty flowers

Elias and Daddy in the kiddy corn maze

Elias loving the wide open space

Annie was a little hungry, she decided to go ahead and try to eat a pumpkin

Mini Van Mom!

Well we did it! We finally broke down and bought a minivan. With 2 kids both in car seats, strollers, grocery's and passengers, our 4 door car just didn't have enough room anymore. We traded in one of our cars and bought a used 2002 Oldsmobile silhouette. I call it every grandfathers dream mini van because between the tan color, leather heated seats and auto car starter it just seemed like a van a grandpa would drive. Elias and Ann both LOVE it and its nice having all that space.

The Eberhardt Clan in front of our new Mini Van!

Elias bringing Buzz , Woody and Bullseye along for the Ride

Random pics from the last few weeks

Annie sporting her Tutu

After a few months we tried Annie's Tutu on again and it still fits! She was pretty happy

Watching her brother while looking oh so pretty

Elias practicing his drumming

Annie was all ready for the vikings game

Oh no! They lost!

We just told Annie the vikings lost the first game of the season...she was pretty broken up about it .

Elias practicing his race car driving skills

It was really windy at the park...can you tell?

Elias jammin out at the park

Daddy was on his cell phone so Elias had to get out his and start his own conversation

Falling asleep at Great Grandpa Nelmer's house
Annie learned how to take off her diaper and loves to be naked!

Elias coloring at his desk


We were getting ready to go to Fargo and Elias decided to bring along Berrymore. Berrymore was my teddy bear that I got in 1987!!!



Uncle Jordan and Elias at Great Grandpa's house