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Jack's 4th Birthday--More Wedding Pics

Jack turned 4 last Tuesday, and we had my side of the family over to celebrate with cake and ice cream.  He chose a 'construction' cake this year.  He had a lot of fun, and got so many nice things!  Then on Saturday, Ryan's family came for round two of birthday celebrations.  It was nice to get to spend the day with them.  Aunt Jill made Jack a Jake and the Neverland Pirates cake, which was awesome! She has made him a cake every year.  She does a great job.

I'm also including more pictures from Dan and Ashley's wedding that I didn't put on the last blog.  I hope everyone has a nice, short work week, and an even nicer Thanksgiving with family and friends.  I've been doing a lot of reflecting lately, and seriously have SO MUCH to be thankful for.  It's been a great year for us.
Opening presents!
"These presents all came with mail!!" (cards)
Getting ready to blow out his candles!  The hat was what he got to wear at school all day.  He decided to wear it all night, too!


He did it!


New basketball hoop!  Fun times playing with Uncle Jameson.

Jake cake complete with a golden treasure cake! Jack was decked out in his Hawk gear for the Michigan game! 
Lia had so much playing with all her cousins that she literally fell asleep while coloring.

Hungry Hungry Hippos with Daddy, Aunt Sarah, and Zach!
 And here are some more pics from the wedding!  We had such a good time celebrating Dan and Ashley!
Sisters!

Dan and Ashley got married on a beautiful staircase while we looked on from below.

Brynn and Jack colored for most of the ceremony.  But hey, they were quiet! (mostly)

Just married!

Grandma Sue with Lia and Chandler

Uncle Dan with 2 generations of nieces!

Jack dancing with Ashley

Cousins, dancing!

Lia was right at home during this dance off.  She stood in the circle with everyone.  It was hilarious.  She never took her turn in the middle, but she probably really wanted to!

Brynn and Lia

Jack and Uncle Jameson having a good time!



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