Eight is Great!

My second born and eldest son, Buster, turned eight on Saturday! Summer birthday's are tricky, only two of his friends were in town. Since it was such a small group we gave him some options and he chose to play around at the Fiesta Family Fun Center. Buster lovingly allowed Abby and Sterling to join in on the fun even though Abby's party was girls only. Abby's heartbroken meltdown helped sway him I think ;) That girl's got talent! It was a great party for a great boy...love you Buster!!

The boys were so excited to see each other and get the party started!
He decided to open his presents first...
and even took the time read each card thoroughly, which I thought was adorable!
Poor Ace has been struggling with a sinus infection so I stayed behind so he could get a good nap in and get better.
The kids totally pumped and moistened after going on the bumper boats! Woohoo!

Sterling, Abby, Kolby, Bryce and Buster

Party Crew on the Putt Putt Golf Course!Buster and the Skateboard Cake I made for him. He just went to a Little Grinder's Skateboarding Camp and had so much fun!
Peek A Boo, Sterling! He snuck himself into this shot, little cutie.
I was delighted with the results, yay me!
Happy Birthday to BUSTER!!!

Trade Show in Vancouver, BC, Canada

This is the reason for our business trip turned family vacay to Vancouver. Here is Joe's dad, R. Don Morris running his booth at the Vancouver Cambridge Conference.

Playground in Stanley Park, Vancouver

Bubba, Ace and Joe at the playground in Stanley Park. Ace
Sterling
Abby
Buster

Is this the look of complete and utter indifference or what?? Nap time for Acey Boo.Little Ster from atop the sea wall.
The walking/biking/running trail/balance beam around beautiful Stanley Park.
Ace and ripped Uncle Bubba.
A look out point.

Our Jaunt through Stanley Park in Vancouver

Me and the kids at Stanley Park with Vancouver in the background!Tara, Sterling and then there's Buster doing what he does best - stuffing his pockets full of treasures!
I think this is the poor little crab known as Crabby Joe that Buster snuck back to the hotel in his pocket. May he/she rest in peace.
Crab hunting. They could have done this all the live long day.
I need to remember to remove my sunglasses for pics, eh?

Totem Poles

The cousins (Trey, Abby and Sterling here) loved playing in the huge forest of tall trees and dense underbrush at Stanley Park. They all found perfect walking sticks and ran around like hooligans. What could be more fun???Trey, Sterling, Badge, Buster and Miles
Ace and I
I so loved all the greenery and being by the ocean, it was truly gorgeous and I was ready to move there.
The Totem Poles at Stanley Park