And Jared is 8!!! Birthday Time!

Well -- an unexpected trip down to Temple for Jared's birthday.  Matt was supposed to make it to Dallas this weekend, but flights did not work out and so we got up and headed south to help Jared celebrate his special day.

We were lucky enough to have some time to visit with Jen and Louis before the work getting ready for the party set in.  I think I am actually showing them some posts in this blog.  Too funny.

Rebekah had an upcoming audition for band and so we made her give us a concert and it was soooo good.  Jen took a video and I am hoping to get a copy of it and if I do, I will add it to this page later.  She has a set of drums and a marimba and we were blessed to hear her play both.  She absolutely hates performing for us and having her picture taken sends her into a state of refusal.  Such a teenager.

Now it was time to work so that we could put together his party.

Jen was doing a really cute "Bugs" party and everything was part of the theme.  It was being held at the gymnastics studio and so as we finished we loaded the cars and headed out to set everything up before the guests got here.

The kids had such a good time in the studio playing on the equipment.  I loved watching all the climbing that was taking place and had to get involved whether it was smart or not.

It is always fun to get together with family and I love these moments.  Mister appears to be wondering what someone is up to while I am treated to a special moment with the birthday boy.

A trip out to dinner ended the day and then the long drive back to Dallas.  So glad we went and were able to be part of the day.