Chandler's 10th Birthday Celebration

Wow, I cannot believe Chandler is 10 years old and about to start the 5th grade!

It seems like only yesterday, that I was crying because he was about to start Kindergarten!

Raising Chandler the past 10 years has truly been a joy (most of the time!). He has blessed our lives in so many ways...his wit, huge heart, willingness to help, tender soul, care for Brayden, love for us all, good spirit, brilliant mind, kind ways...I could go on. I couldn't be more proud of him and the little man he is becoming.

Wow, look how much Chandler looks like Bray?!?!

We celebrated the big event all weekend...On Friday morning we went to Lake with two families of friends.

Chandler had a good time trying to catch a fish with the net....though they never caught one! But they were close! Check out his hair that he just got highlighted!

Later that evening we went to the pool with a couple of friends. We didn't get home until 11:30pm and Brayden was excellent! Little party animal!

Saturday morning - Chandlers actual birthday- the marathon started! We rounded up a couple of Chandler's friends and headed to a nearby resort with the Chambers. The boys swam and played volleyball....I couldnt believe how beautiful and fun it was there.

Next we got to go on a boat...They really enjoyed that. Chad let each of the boys drive. I think Brayden's favorite part was the golf cart ride around the resort! Afterwards we had a really nice lunch and played some games at the arcade.

After, we rushed home to meet the sitter to leave again to make it to the 3pm showing of Wall-E...when we got there- the movie was sold out! So we gave Chandler his gift card to Gamestop and went there to shop! All the boys had a great time, trying to spend the $$! Then we had dinner at Red Robin- where they sung to Chandler...he was blushing!

Later, we got to see Wall-E...the boys loved it. Chad and I fell asleep!!

Though Chad and I were worn out, we knew to a bunch of 10 year olds, the night was still young so we went home and made smores in our fire pit....that was a blast. And yes, even though, we all had had plenty of sugar....right before bed, we all sung happy birthday to Chandler one more time and had some Chandler's Bakery cupcakes, Yum!!! And believe it or not, the boys all did great going to bed!

Then on Sunday we had his family birthday party with another cake and made smores again! For planning Chandler birthday weekend, so last minute, it really turned out to be alot of fun. It was exactly what we needed, after the week we had- a celebration with family and friends.

We Love You Chandler!

Happy 10th Birthday!

I still cannot believe we are the parents of a ten year old!

Love you all,

~Melissa