Strawberries, Swimming and Shiners . .. Oh My!

A month of firsts for The Mack Pack.  We have spent many mornings in the strawberry fields picking our desserts, the boys started their first swimming class, and Annamarie got her first shiner (from the coffee table-not the boys thank goodness).  Here are the classic pictures of the month:

not looking too bad- but the black eye hung around over a week poor thing.

First Strawberries and the boys screaming that they want one- as I tell them "not till I get a good pic" . . . if I did you would be seeing it :)

If only "Crocodile Rock" was blaring in the background this picture would have been complete. (Tyler)

 

Annamarie's first time at the "Fountains" loving her outfit.  She is seriously too funny.



Carter at Very First Swim Lesson



Too cute of my Tyler

A Wild Week

We had a wonderful week of activities with Auntie Rhonda and Uncle Ben.  Annamarie's birthday party kicked off the week of events- but the fun continued.  Parks, Beach, Camping, you name it!

First excursion was the Oregon Coast.  Uncle Ben had never seen it (which I thought was completely ridiculous- too beautiful to miss!) so we HAD to go!  And of course our first stop was Camp 18.



Auntie Rhonda with Carter

 

Uncle Ben & Bigfoot- or something. (holding Tyler - Carter peeking thru)

 

Lovin the train (tyler on left)

 

Uncle Ben Finally Makes It! (I think he was impressed)

 

Unbelievable how grand it is- like we are the only people there!



My cutie with her feet in the sand for the first time!



Anna walking with her Mama -amazing how well actually!  Such a little trooper.

The men being forced to carry the bags . . .

And the boys.



Carter



  



Conked out on the way home. . . always amazed me as babies but even more now- just alike.

 Next Up:  "Park"ing and Hiking it!

Tyler

Playing hide-go-seek and coming to get me-  Laughing the whole way.



Anna now thinks she should be able to do it all at the park like her brothers.  No longer wanting to be a stroller girl!

Uncle Ben couldn't resist

They suckered Uncle Ben into carrying them both AGAIN!

Annamarie on the dance machine at our favorite "indoor park"- Big Al's



Up at the Cooper Mountain Nature Walk

Fishing and Camping:  Rhonda and Ben did the coolest thing for a bday gift for the boys.  They hooked up real fishing poles to a clothes pin and gave them gifts fishing over the ledge (remember the carnival game when we were younger?)  Then Rhonda put a magnet on the end of the poles and many squishy fish to play in the yard later.  SO FUN and fitting for our campout (in the backyard) that night.  The boys couldn't WAIT for their first "camping trip" . . . Everyone (minus Anna) slept in the backyard.  Great Fun!

 

Tyler on his own put his fish in the bag and slung it around his shoulder.  Too funny how fast kids catch on.



Carter with Ben- PJs on ready to camp but first caught some "fish"

We of course had a bonfire and roasted marshmallows- can't you tell I am a typical Uffelman trying to make the "perfect marshmallow"- so serious.

 

Our 5-star tent

More Fun pics:

Kids all playing so well together with Anna's new doctor kit.  Mom loves that!



Again Playing together!  Anna loves her new stroller from Gigi and Popi.  Hasn't quite figured out how to put a doll in it- we will get there!  I have caught a dinosaur getting a ride though.



Anna's new and too adorable sleeping bag from Aunt Joanie was a huge hit.  Carter said it fit him not Anna and refuses to believe he has to give it up.  "SO COZY" is how he describes it!

 

Looking too sweet at our Cousin Will's OSU Graduation Party!



Whoooo's ONE? Annamarie!

Happy Birthday to my sweet Annamarie! 

Being "One" truly suites her.  I remember just months old and how she could light up a room with her smile. . . but now she is just too proud and happy to be on her own two feet and part of all the action.  She beams everywhere she goes. . . giving the best hugs (with a sweet pat on the back), purposely creating "uh-ohs" and chuckling, and teaching Tyler and Carter she can hold her own.  She's  one tough cookie with so much personality.  It's hard to outshine her brothers sometimes cause they always get so much attention, but as she waves bye-bye to strangers and stares them down until she gets a smile back, my little girl often steals the show. 

It has been a never ending celebration with parties and Auntie Rhonda and Uncle Ben up visiting.  From the actual day and intimate dinner with my parents and Nana (her great-grandma) to a wild and crazy owl-themed party with family and friends. . . Anna has lived up every moment!  She amazed everyone by prancing around showing off her new walking skills on her big day- the life of the party.  It was hysterical and too cute.   (Keep reading to take the poll we had at the party!)



Four Generations Picture





Off and Running at her Party



With her cousin Lani wanting to play with the big kids



Gigi and the Owlie Pops she made for all the kids. . . not just cute but DELICIOUS

With her Aunt Joanie



All the "Owlets" with their party hats

On your Mark, Get Set, Go!  She went straight for the Owlie Pops



But finished off with cake!

with Gigi & Popi

They LOVE parties! (Tyler left/Carter right)

SOOO Excited about presents!

The Poll:  We had it at her party.  "WHoooo does Annamarie look like?"  Below are the pictures of Me (wearing the same thing as her on her birthday), Travis, Gigi, Grandpa & Grandma, Auntie Rhonda, and my three brothers.







You'll notice Uncle Brian on the upper left- he got no votes at the party :(  but is sure cute!

Me, Grandma, and Grandpa

Auntie Rhonda

Gigi and Uncle Mike

Uncle Zan