Paradise Park Learning Center

Ronnin and I took Justus and Karson to a awesome kids place here in KC called Paradise Park. It was free to kids in the program Parent are Teachers Wednesday. I will honestly say it is the nicest kids place Ive seen in a while. On one side they have a learnig center for little kids w outside playground, a few story high playhouse, fishing and inside a water room, tv room, village with grocery store, pizza place and dress up area, cooking area where kids make real food and eat it, craft room and a tunnel room with ball pit (Karson's favorite) and more and on the other they have games, foam factory, bumper cars, and miniature golf.

The cooking area built with little kids in mind it even includes

little sinks for kids and its just their size.

Karson and Justus are ready.

Karson didsn't want to assemble his apple treat he wanted to eat everything individually like his Mommy would do.

Justus made his smiley his. Its called a toothy smile .I also learned an interesting fact when you cannot brush your teeth a apple is the next best thing.

This treat was easy. Two apple slices with a little whitecream and small marshmellows for teeth.

Fishing pond. Karson wanted me to catch the plastic fish so he could throw them in.

I could'nt get Justus and Karson to pose at the same time.

Face painting Karson did not want to do it at first but finally wanted to do it with tears in his eyes.

Karson's favorite part and played this room twice.

After all the fun we had to run to the store for a few things before the older boys got out of school Karson fell asleep while I shopped.

Kaden started school today. He was a little nervous about his new school but faced it like a champ this morning. Karson and I had lunch with him and he was excited about his day.

Tim and I are a part of a team planting a church in Westport MO. I'm very excited about this new adventure. Last week we packed up everything and moved from Garland Texas to Missouri. I am so excited about what God wants to do in Westport. We launch in November. Check out the church plant at creativecommunity.tv .

The boys and I made it a road trip. Traveling with a six year old means lots of pitstops along the way. First stop Steak and Shake with my little brother Nathan.

My little bro Nathan saying goodbye.

After lunch with Nathan the GPS was set on KC Missouri. We stoped in McAlester OK for some Mcdonalds for dinner.

And after many pit stops we arrived in KC Wednesday night.

We have been in KC almost a week and looking forward to being a part of a team that is going to do great things in Westport for God.

Kaden is sad OU beat Texas Saturday.

The Cake

With alot of encouragement and a very good recipe with great tips from my sister-in-law Ronnin I decided to make the cake for Kaden's party. I could have done much better but for my first cake I was happy with it. I'm planning on taking a beginners cake decorating class soon. It was a slow process but I really did enjoy it.

I made two cakes with a pound cake recipe. Pound cake is easier to cut. Then I outlined the guitar with a cake writer.

Once it was cut I put it back in the fridge to cool.

I even tinted the icing yellow!

Every detail on the cake was candy.

It was gone in a matter of minutes after this picture was taken.

PARTY LIKE A ROCKSTAR!

Right after Kaden's 5th birthday party Kaden announced for his sixth birthday he wanted a rockstar party. At that time it seemed so far away and its hard to believe its happened and already a memory. A great memory too!

Kaden's Birthday week started with a photo shoot. Our great friend's Rey and Debs did this for the Birthday guy.

Karson got into it too and started striking a pose.

Kaden started getting tired and worn out and it started going down hill. Kaden had been outside all day helping his Daddy and Papa build the stage.

Then he had a pep talk from Rey and Debs that rockstars don't cry and he had some poses left.

After the shoot the boys got to play on the playground.

On Saturday we had a rockstar party/concert for Kaden.

I have used this banner every year for Kaden since his 1st Birthday.

THE STAGE!!!

THE CONCERT!!!!

Kaden and his best bud Dawson rockin.

Karson even got some goodies. I think he thought it was his Birthday too.

Kaden's candle this year was a #6 sparkler.

I made the cake this year!

Once all the guests had left the party didn't stop we had to enjoy the awesome stage one more time.

I am so happy it came together and that so many of our friends and family got to celebrate a really cool little dude's Birthday with us.

It's hard for me to believe my little guy is already six years old. It seems like yesterday I was bringing him home from the hospital and I was in awe of what God had blessed us with. I am still in awe of you rockstar. You amaze me everyday with every new thing you learn. Your one talented little dude and I know God has something big planned for you. I love you so so much.

Kaden's 1st Birthday

Kaden's 2nd Birthday

Kaden's 3rd Birthday

Kaden's 4th Birthday

Kaden's 5th Birthday

I love you my 6 year old rockstar!