Divide and conquer!

Casey and I had separate events this weekend. He had a boys trip planned. Casey, along with Brad Larson, Mike Crowton, and Joe Dallimore, started their trip in Chicago where they hit an afternoon Chicago Cubs vs. Atlanta Braves game at Wrigley Field. With Brad being a Cubs fan and Casey being a Braves supported it was bound to get a little messy. The Cubs led by quite a margin for most of the game, but when the brought their closer in, he pissed it away. The ended up losing 5-3. Needless to say the Cubs crowd was none to pleased and voiced their issues quite vocally. The boys enjoyed getting an authentic Wrigley experience.

Then they drove to Milwaukee to hit a Brewers v. Padres game that night. Where the bastard Brewers ended up winning 6-5. Don't get me wrong, I've got love for Milwaukee having lived there, but not when they are playing my Pads.

After spending the night in Madison, WI, they headed to Minnesota and Target Field for a Twins v. Anaheim Angels. Minnesota won 4-0.

While Casey was enjoying his time on the road, Jenna and I hit the road and headed to San Diego for my niece, Chloe's second birthday. It was a great time. Chloe, as always, was too cute for words. She is such a talker and has a great vocabulary. My favorite though may be when she calls Jenna, "Baby Yenna". It's fantastic. Or maybe it's when I ask Chloe guess what and she replies, "I love you, Aunt Katie". Melts me! (***A special thanks to Kim Henrie for helping me make Chloe's princess dress!)


The decor turned out so fun. My Dad and Holly made a castle for the entry into the living room. The draw bridge was AWESOME!

We swagged tulle from the ceiling and the hung some cut outs every so often when princess sayings. i.e. "Once Upon A Time", "A Wish Come True", "Happily Ever After", etc. It was really cute.

The kids played "Put the Crown on Chloe"

And then the cotton ball game. Where you have to be blind folded and scoop cotton balls from on bowl to another.

And Chloe opened presents. This is from her Grandma and Grandpa Quarders. You try riding a big wheel in and flowing princess gown...she was very graceful.

The food turned out to not only be cute, but was delicious also! I'll be honest, the cupcakes Sara made looked so good that I got in a little trouble for eating one before we sang happy birthday. Oops!

It was so nice to get some time with my family. My sister, Jose, and niece Kylie.

Kylie, and my niece Shiloh.

My SIL Jen and Shiloh. (Don't you love the crowns Sara got for the little girls?)

Grandma Holly wanted to try and get a picture with all the grandchildren for Facebook...it didn't go so well...lots of crying...

Jenna did better one on one, as you can see.

Although, we did try for one shot with all the cousins. It was rough going and this is the best we got.