Happy Birthday, Dear JOEL!!!!!!

Last Saturday, 10/14, was Joel's 3rd birthday. We had a small party at McDonalds in Edmond. Joel enjoyed chicken, playing with friends, and icing (which he calls cake).

He also had a family party and Grandma & Grandpa Mortons on Friday (10/20). Here's a picture of both kids enjoying Grandma time on Friday night:



As you can see, Lindsay was sacked out, but that didn't stop Joel from getting Grandma to read him a book! We had a very nice time and Grandpa and Grandma Morton's house.

Here's a picture of him enjoying his birthday present from Grandpa and Grandma Morton today in the backyard!

























He also received a table and chair set from the Hankins. He loves it! Here's a picture of him enjoying this gift:



Mike posted similar pictures on his blog, but just in case you don't read his, here are 2 pictures from our Fall Break trip to the Zoo on the Friday:

Lindsay was very entertaining to passers-by. :) She was in the backpack carrier just snoring away for the last 30 minutes or so of our visit.


Joel had a great time riding the tram and seeing all the animals. It was a gorgeous day!!!

Take me up in your hot air balloon

Here's a great picture of Mom, Mary, Trinity and Lindsay from the Balloon Fiesta on Saturday.



And here's one I took with Mom's camera of Joel looking up at a kite. He was/is afraid of the balloons. Maybe next time...

On the road again!

We're heading to Albuquerque, NM tomorrow morning at 7am to see John, Mary, Trinity, and about a gazillion hot-air balloons. I should have fun pictures from the weekend to share when we get back next week. If you have stock in McDonalds, this will be a good weekend for you, because Mike will be home alone! :)

Here's a picture I found when I was cleaning off the camera card to get ready for the trip. It's too cute!!! Who's driving that train??