We have recently celebrated Matthew's 6th birthday and Amee's 9th birthday. I am not much for letting my kids have birthday parties, but since Matthews birthday was on a Friday I let him invite a couple of friends over to play. Amee was such a fun sister and played all sorts of games with the kids. 

As you can see Matthew asked for a Minion cake. It was actually very easy and fun to make. All of his friends were impressed, which was fun for me :)

Matthew is getting so big and he is so full of life. He loves doing anything on wheels, with a ball, or with his brothers. And he can always seem to amaze me with his natural instincts and abilities. He is also so sweet and loves to make others happy. 

Thanks to Amee Matthew got breakfast in bed. This is something I used to do, but it has become more difficult on school days over the years, but Matthew was so excited that his sister thought to do this for him.

This is a video of Matthew LAST year, 2012. It is not the best recording, but still fun to watch. At the end you see him stand up on his motorcycle. In this video he is 4.

Happy birthday Matthew!!

And Amee, what to say about Amee. She is such a happy girl and is so kind to everyone. She is so forgiving of others and just wants to make others happy. She is also very brave and trusting. She will do anything you ask her to do, even if she is unsure or scared. She will try just about anything when we are at the lake, and just takes crashing in stride. 

For her birthday Amee wanted cheesecake, which Sami made. She is becoming quite the cook. I am sure you will all be so impressed with our singing!!!

Happy birthday Amee!!!

And what would Christmas be without ginger bread houses?????

Even Zeke and Sami had to do one. . . . and I of course helped. This is one of my favorite holiday activities. 

I need a better camera on my phone :(