Rosemary's b-day party, fam pics

Rosemary's party was the last Saturday before me flew back to WA. Jonathan and Julie made it that date, so we could attend. i'm so thankful! it was a sweet time.
Ian liked sitting in the booster seat

the kids really enjoyed playing together
Rosemary opening her presents, although she's kind of hidden.

while Rosemary was opening presents, Ezekiel climbed into the bike trailer. Breanna and Sarah soon followed.

Rosemary about to blow out her candles. she was so quick i couldn't get a picture of one blown out and then the other, and then my picture of both blown out got messed up.
Matthew and Zeke lounging
the alarm sounded and all the firemen jumped on, lol.

wanted to get to a picture of the three of us, don't really have many of those, since they're hard to set up by myself.
also wanted to take the opportunity of us all being together to get some family shots.

Tim and Michelle and the kids: in order of age, Matthew: 7, Olivia: 5, Breanna: 3, Sarah: 1
Jonathan, Julie, and Rosemary, now two! btw, they're expecting their second in June, yey!
we also tried to get a picture of all the cousins, but well, none of them worked out...
if no one was running away, someone's head was turned
if one was running away, another was trying to get her back

mission accomplished, but now everyone else is gone.
there were a few times when only Ian was left. it was hilarious!

so then we tried to get one of everybody lying with their heads together, but that didn't prove successful either. maybe when they're all a little more grown up, lol.