Cake, Candy and Crowds.

This last month we have really been trying to take Killian out more. Sean and I have been working lots of overtime and doing new projects (more about that later).


On labor day we went to the parade. The nice part about the parade is that it is only 4 blocks from our house and the same for my sister. We met up in the middle with Sarah, Dave and Sammy, my mom and Jim and even Grandpa Joe came to the parade. The kids had lots of fun the first hour. But this parade became the never ending parade! There were so many organizations, schools, bands and businesses that it took 2 hours to get through it all. The highlight for many was when the fire department got a call and had to send a fire truck and ambulance across the very crowded street. People were grabbing their kids, chairs and blankets and running all over. You would have thought the cops told the people the fire truck wasn't going to stop and wait for them to move. We were safe in the grass watching all the people try to fight for their previous spots back.

Sam eating a freezer pop.

Sean and Sam enjoying the parade (this was during hour 2).

These two pictures were from a bicycle club.

Not sure how the steer them but they did.

My nephew, Adam celebrated his 9th birthday at the end of August. He had requested a BMX bike cake. Apparently this is not a popular request so I decided to make one for him. It turned out pretty cool if I do say so myself. I put crushed Oreos and chocolate chip cookies on top of the giant cupcake to look like dirt and rocks. I made regular cupcakes for the rest of us and mini cupcakes for Kiki.

Adam's BMX cake.

Killian and Sammy getting into trouble.

Sammy playing basketball.

Adam also started tackle football this year. I think we were all a bit nervous since this is the kid that tackles himself more then other players. But he did great! His football team has given him the nickname Sack Master because he tackles the quarterback so much. Killian has become his personal cheerleader on the sidelines. She is so loud and never stops yelling his name, except to eat some popcorn!

Adam (#65) playing football.

Killian cheering for Adam!