Chase's Birthday Party

We had Chase's birthday party on Friday, August 8th. Not many of his friends could come because they were out of town. Dylan was able to bring his friend, Blake (who is also Chase's friend), and Cade was able to bring his friend Mason. Two of Chase's best buds, Erik and John, were able to make it, so Chase was happy. He had a lot of fun at his party at Putt-Putt Golf and Games. Erik and John then spent the night. Chase enjoyed it!

I can't believe that my baby is 11!!! Really, how can he be 11? We are so proud of him. He is so sweet and kind. He has a nurturing heart, and is such a wonderful big brother (especially to Nate). He has good friends. He has become so grown up this past year, I am glad about that and sad about that all at the same time. I am very proud of the person that he is becoming. We love you, Rowski!

Eating the cookie cake. Chase does not like cake (I KNOW!), so he prefers a big cookie. In this picture is Erik, Chase, Nate, John, and Blake.
Mason, Cade, and Dylan
Yeah, that is REAL cute
The cookie cake did not turn out quite like we thought that it would. At least it tasted good.

Opening presents - the Avatar game he was wanting


Playing minature golf

Look at the form on Cade. The next Tiger Woods - or not :)


Nate had a unique way of playing. He would hit it once, go pick it up, put it right next to the hole, hit it into the hole, then proclaim, "I did it". Yes baby, you did.

The initial hit
The pickup and move
The placement
The hit - Success!

Erik was pretty good
Look at that grip, that form - Oh my!
Normal smile, anyone, anyone?
Blake

Dylan
Mark really did have a good time!
Nate eagerly anticipating his ride
Riding on the airplane - so overpriced!

Video game time!! Look at all those tickets

What will that many tickets get you? See below
Erik got the Rainbow Brite for his sister - I thought that was sweet