Another Year Old and A Whole Lot Wiser Too...

Ok, so this isn't one of my prettiest cakes, however, for Donovan it was prefect!
Deep dark chocolate cake, with a smooth, rich, chocolate and peanut butter frosting.

Make a wish!

The Birthday Boy blowing out ALL his candles!

Donovan is now 32 years old. Our family is truly blessed, he is an amazing husband and wonderful Dad! I couldn't have asked for anyone better. We love you Honey! Happy Birthday!

Donovan's New Work Bench...

Just getting started on his MAN CAVE!

Putting on the finishing touches!

Donovan's Work Bench! He built it all on his own in one afternoon! I have a few pictures of him working on it and the finished bench! He did an amazing job! I am so very proud of him and his finished MAN CAVE. Looks great Honey!

***Now all I have to do is talk him into making me a turn table work bench so I can refinish furniture. All I need is a little corner of the garage...not asking for much. Hint, hint.

Family Pictures...

This year I told Donovan that I really wanted family pictures taken (this with a lot of whinning from him). We haven't had an actual family picture done, ever. The last one the I have of the whole family was taken 2 1/2 years ago in Yellowstone after hiking to the upper falls. I am SOOO happy I was able to get my friend to take them for us. They turned out really cute (not really liking the way I look, oh-well what can you do). My family did great and took amazing pictures. So now I am trying to get Christmas cards out. Yeah me! This will be the first year for this. I am really trying. For those of you that would like to receive a Christmas card from us and do not have a Facebook account, please email me your address and I will send them out to you. My email address is jenniferallphin@gmail.com.

Halloween...2009

Loved the teeth!

Kenzie was a porcelain doll this year.

Ashlynn went as a little kitty (like our Tuko).

Ember was a dead race car driver.

Here Kitty, Kitty, Kitty.

Meow!

Donovan and I chose a little more scary twist of Halloween this year.
(this was taken at the Brooks annual Halloween Party)

This was taken Halloween night. It was a lot of fun doing a gross and scary costume this year.
Next year probably will not be as extreme.

Kenzie made a very cute doll!

This was the 1st attempt at a doll face for school. I like Halloween night's make-up better.