It's looking like party time at the Stokes' House. It's Blake's 23rd birthday and we are having a surprise party for him. 
Time to decorate.
Little Sydney is ready for the party.
Logan's ready too.
Julia is busy with food prep, and Matt watches out for the birthday boy.
Mary putting up the lights.
Lookin good.
Emmy's firework cupcakes.
Gotta have Snow Cones for the 4th.
The table's ready for the guests to sign birthday wishes.
Emmy decorating the cupcakes.
Nice!
Julia with her twice baked tators.
Kati putting the final touches on her jello.
Matt and Mary working together.
Time to hide.
Kel's hiding place.
Mary's hiding place.
SURPRISE!
Wow! Mission Accomplished! We surprised Blake!
He's loving it!
Guys in Teal. Judah, Blake, and Joe.
Kelli and Blake in their 4th flops.
Hannah and Syd's red, white and blue toes.
The party's not over until the puzzles' finished. Emily, Claira and the babes are...well helping?
Cousins, Sydney, Josh, Matt, Sam and Logan.
Grill Masters, Blake and Josh.
Emily and Claira.
Sam, Jord, Blake and Josh.
Logan and Sydney lovin the cupcakes.
Frank and his girls.
Mary and Jules enjoying all the good food.
Tiffany, Kati, Josh, Blake and Kell.
Mary, Blake and me.
Check out the shirts, no we didn't plan it.
Time to open presents.
Commander and Chef T. He is a great cook!
Kati made the delicious cake.
Blowing out the candles.
Blake and Nanny.
Kati and Kell with Nanny.
Jan and Me with Mama.
Look out! Josh has a lighter.
Run Baby Run!!!
Jules and me.
Mary and Jules.
Sydney with her sparkler.
Claira, Hanna, Jules and Emmy.
Hannah and Logan lovin the sparklers.
Josh and his smoke bombs.
We had only a few low key fireworks this year, which was fine with me.
Please don't try this at home. If you look close, you can see Josh Doolin jumping over the flame.
Mary and Julia having a good time
Well, the puzzle's finished, I guess it's time to call it a night. Blake had a great birthday with family and friends and we all enjoyed the 4th together. Great food and fellowship.
6 comments:
Looks like y'all had a great time! It great to see you blogging again! :)
Kelly
Great pictures, Mrs. Stokes! Looks like a lot of fun. :o) I'm glad to see you blogging again, too!! Have a great day!
Love,
Mary :)
How fun! I'm diggin that cake! And those firecrackers! :D
Love ya!
Mandy
What great pictures! Looks like a wonderfully themed party!!
Love ya!
Molly
Looks like y'all had a blast. :) Thanks for updating!!! :D And I love the picture of Josh jumping over the firework. :D
Miss y'all!
Grace
hose twins have sure grown! So cute. Julia looks so cute and pretty in her apron!
Um...Mary...I think the lights are supposed to be on the wall :)
Those decorations are incredible! WOWSERS!
Really cute toenails, guys!
That's so funny about the shirts, Cathy!
I can totally see Josh jumping over that flame!
Great pictures!
Love,
Beth
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