A Super Cool Cat in the Hat Birthday Party

Last week Will got to attend a very cool birthday party for one of his little friends who is also named Will. He looked forward to this day for weeks and had a complete BLAST! He kept saying over and over on the way to the party "I am just soo excited for 'Little Will's' birthday party. Mom, aren't you just soo excited for "Little Will's" birthday party?!"

A group shot of all the happy little birthday party attendees!

Some of the mommies with "Thing 2" - who doubled as a very talented party planner! :)

Will standing next to the CAT and holding his very own fish bowl with edible gold fish.

Making messes while wearing paint smocks courtesy of the Cat.

Making more messes- this time on cupcakes!

"Little Will" the birthday boy along with "big Will" the very happy party goer.

some catching up to do.....

Our little rainy Memorial Day family BBQ

Here's Will showing off the ketchup smiley face his Dad painted on his hamburger

Having some fun Papa time!

And finally, we said good-bye to our foster dog Heidi, so we could say HELLO to our newest household members........

CALLIOPE!

ELIAS!

GIDEON!
Their parents (my sis and her husband) came with them and we are very happy to have them cozily situated in our basement for the summer. :)

As if Will didn't have enough babies in his life already, he was actually quite thrilled to finally meet his two newest cousins!

The girls, on the other, hand are still a little skeptical of the new twins....they are not yet sure if they're ready to share the "twin spotlight" yet......

Sunny, Stripey Little Drivers

Will was kind enough to let the girlies get behind the wheel of his prized possession for a few minutes. Madeline made herself the designated driver for most of the time but eventually Sophie was able to take over for quick spin.

"Hmmm? Whatcha waving all around and calling out for?"

Schmidts go to the CIRCUS!

We're not sure what kind of hand signs Will is flashing here but
i think it had something to do with it being too bright to open his eyes for the pic.

Here's Will and Dad sitting on the ring watching some of the pre-show

Scary clown

This was one of Will's favorite parts


This was his other favorite part- POPCORN !!!
He ate enough artificial butter flavoring and salt
to last him for at least a few days..... (in his opinion)

Waiting for the show to begin- Will was so amazed and distracted w/ everything
we finally had to give up on him actually taking time to look at the camera.

Will and a nice clown

Elephants! (this refers to the pic above, not below)

Nice, blurry grand finale!! We had a fabulous time

Joelle and Bryan's Wedding!

The happy couple at the rehearsal dinner

Father and Mother of the Bride

We three had a great time at the rehearsal dinner together

The beautiful bride waiting for the ceremony to begin

The two ring bearers also waiting for the ceremony to begin!

Here's Will surrounded by a bunch of little flower ladies!

Madeline in the flower wagon that she and Sophie were pulled down the aisle in

Sophie at the reception meeting and greeting guests

Bethany, Madeline and I