Back to School Celebration!

Saturday we hosted the 2nd annual back to school celebration dinner! The kids wore their crowns, did lots of toasting w/ wine glasses, ate special desserts and did a scavenger hunt w/ their cousins.
My mom made these great menus, and she and dad did the cooking this year - thanks mom and dad! :-)
I found these super cute pix on my camera - thanks to whoever took them!
Being silly!
Uncle Colin and Harper...

And a special thank you to Aunt Susie for coming from Bend to be part of the fun!

75th Anniversary

In honor of its 75th anniversary celebration, the School of Business at University of Portland recognized 75 significant business alumni and inducted 8 visionary leaders into its inaugural hall of fame. Guess who was one of the significant 75?

Last night there were about 800 people at the anniversary dinner including several of Brian's students. A lot of them went out of their way to come over and talk to him and introduce them to their parents and friends. It was obvious how many of them look up to him and view him as a mentor. I am so proud of my husband for all of his hard work and dedication to the University, students, community and family.

Party!

Tonight we hosted the first annual Back to School Celebration. We thought it would a fun way to get the kids excited about school starting next week, and ease Sam's fears about going to a new school, riding the bus etc. Mom and I made sparkly crowns for all of the cousins and we sat at our dining table which only happens for very special occasions!

The kids loved the crowns, fancy table and drinking out of wine glasses.

The kids were all wound up, had a dance party and ran wild. It was so fun to see their excitement and we will for sure continue this tradition!

Mom made these super cute flowers to hang from the lights.

Ben checking out the crowns.

Treats

Sam was so excited to make a cake for Brian today. He loves to help measure, mix and crack the eggs... but the sprinkles were the most fun.

He even decorated and signed his own card and was all smiles when Brian walked through the door. Oh yes, and he declared today that cake is now his favorite food!