Turning Six

Carson Elizabeth Williams is my first-born grandbaby. She arrived in September 2003 and she is my NINE baby. Her actual birthday is 9/9 and this year she added a nine.... 9/9/09 and to top it off..... she was born at 9:09. She knew her Nana needed all the help she could get.... cause as Billy Head is quick to point out..... my rememberer is BROKE!

That's okay though.... I have it all under control. At least for now.

The following are pictures from her little party. And make sure you see the cute little guy named J.T..... that's her BOYFRIEND.

Papa Grey enjoying some birthday cake!

Baby brother Caden enjoying some cake (or should I say wearing some cake)

J.T. is the one in the red shirt with the white hat on.

Carson opening her present from Nana which she just knew was a movie. But little girls don't know it all.... they just think they do. Seems it was a Wii game instead.

Mom and Caden laughing at the birthday girl.

Nanny Grey, the birthday girl and me.

The boys.... J.T., Campbell and Hunter.

Carson waiting to blow out the candle.

Caden...... being Caden.

A very hungry Hunter. The first time he had BBQ. He must've liked it cause he asked his mom could he have another one of those things he ate at the party for dinner.

Caden and pepsi..... not a good combination.

Neighbors Laurie and Grayson

Getting things ready for the party.

Chicken Pockets

A couple of weeks ago a co-worker shared with me a Church Cookbook from her sister's church in Idaho. In it was this recipe for Chicken Pockets. I copied it down and put it aside with my kazillion others I have at home. This past weekend I was in dire need of something new for dinner and decided to give these a try.... of course I had to play around with it and as it turned out... they were pretty darn good.

3 to 4 chicken breasts, cooked and diced or shredded
4 oz. Cream cheese, softened
2 Tbsp. chopped onion (Or grate it if you wish)
1/4 cup grated cheddar cheese
½ tsp. onion powder
½ tsp. garlic powder
2 cans Pillsbury refrigerated crescent rolls
¼ cup butter, melted

Soften cream cheese in a medium bowl, combine with cooked chicken, onion, cheese and seasoning. Open cans of crescents, pinch perforated edges together to seal the dough. In the center of each rectangle, spoon about 1/8 of chicken mixture. Fold over each side of the dough rectangle to form a pillow shape. Pinch both ends closed. Brush melted butter over each chicken pocket. Place on baking sheet. Bake 375 for 11 to 13 minutes.

Hunter turns 4

What does turning 4 mean? To a 4 year old it means you're not a baby anymore. As you can see this 4 year old is a BIG BOY. He told his mom she needed to put on her crying tears because he wasn't her baby anymore.

Turning 4 in the middle of July also means a outdoor party with lots of sun, water, sand, kids and pizza. What a good combination. Just take a look at his fun filled party.

Hunter arriving at the party looking so handsome and preppy. That didn't last long because something caught his eye.

And then there were two. (Little brother wanted to play too.)

Until he saw Mom fixing the goodies.

And discovered there was pizza to be eaten.

But Hunter said no pizza for me.....there's too much to do to stop and eat.

And too many presents to open.

But I managed to sqeeze in a hug.

And then there were those that tried to find shade and take it all in.

while little brother Caden was out making friends.

And STREAKING???? WHAT???? (He fell down in the sand, and I told him to "Shake it off" but I guess he thought I said "take it off" which he did without hesitation and loved every minute of it.

And when you're naked and someone is trying to catch you .... of course you run to the play house to hide....right???

And in the meantime, Big Sis Carson was becoming a daredevil on the trampoline. Leaving her clothes on. She's a good girl!

But the main attraction was....

THE SLIP n SLIDE.

which grew....
and then grew some more.

Let the slipping and sliding begin...



Uh Oh....what's a slip n slide without a pile up.

or two?



Sometimes it just sucks being the "Little Kid" when the big kids won't let you play. Don't worry Caden. You'll be big soon and then you can show them.

Oh to be a kid again and have a summer birthday. I'm JEALOUS!! Happy Birthday my sweet BIG BOY HUNTER!