Birthday and Babies

Of course we would attend to Charlie's Michael Jackson birthday party. Leanne transformed the barn into a hip hop dance club so these kids could bust a move. 

Prior to the party, some of the kids set up a VIP lounge upstairs. Zack was designated as the bouncer, a job he took very seriously. He didn't let a single kid who wasn't on the list into the lounge. Question: how do 7 and 8 year-olds know about VIP lounges?  The VIP concept was quickly stopped once the adults heard about it and Zack felt really bad about his role. He was so sad he didn't want to go to the party. 

Matt finally convinced him to go and he quickly found happiness and his awesome dance moves. 

Moon walk:

more moon walk:

These great dance teachers taught the kids routines to Thriller and Beat It. They all took turns performing with Charlie on the stage. 

After the party there was plenty of time for couch bonfires

and hanging out with cousins: 

These three were nearly inseparable, except for this moment when these two were drinking non-caffeine cola in the back of Papa's car. Henry was probably in the bathroom. 

We had so much fun that some of us couldn't be bothered to change out of pjs. (This picture was taken around 2:00 in the afternoon). 

I had the luxury of spending plenty of time holding the twins. I mean seriously, how cute is Levi?  

And Caleb? Our other reason for visiting was for their baby blessings. We are so happy to have two more little cousins to love. They are unbelievably sweet.