Friday night Matthew had friends over and played video games all night.

Saturday Tiana came over to hang out then they went to the dance.

Sunday was the family party...

 Here's some of the gifts he got.

Lego's.  Classic. 

The hot apple crisp started to melt the candles... 

oops!

So I put the candles in the tub of ice cream.

Apparently it was very fascinating!

 Reece in this picture reminded me of another one from years ago...

 Reece is 1 here at Matthew's 3rd birthday party -

Little Reester a teaser from the beginning.  

haha

 The quilt my mom made Matthew.

 Playing with his robots.  : )

 I think he had a fun 18th birthday weekend.  

We've had a party here for the past 4 weekends 

and now 

I'M DONE!!!  

YES!

Phew!

We made it another year through the fall madness.

Now we're looking forward to Thanksgiving in Idaho...

But first I'll be setting up for Christmas.

The kids are disgusted but I think it's brilliant.

Who wants to unpack after that long drive and set Christmas up while doing laundry?

NOT ME

I will enjoy it this year and we'll come home to a festive house all ready to go.

Volleyball regionals this weekend - wish us luck!