so we had a REALLY happy buddy day. becky and jeff arrived first (so we FINALLY got to meet him). the wadsworths and stonesifers followed soon after in a boy van load and a girl van! madsons joined in with lots of goodies to share. and chris arrived last (but never least) welcomed by lots of happy children yelling surprize. My Buddy even showed up from a keepsake box in the attic! and for our buddies far away who couldn't attend . . . we missed you. here's our version of the fun:
i think and hope that we ate well. kendra led the children in a super fun game of simon sez. the wadsworths supplied some games. the dads got to play. the moms got to talk about cloth diapers, school, and that kim is not the superwoman that she appears to be. (look for the superwoman disclaimer in future blogs.) the children enjoyed cookies and sweets and toys a whole bunch. and we all took turns not neglecting the little ones. jeff and becky played buddy sitters for quite a while which was really sweet and enjoyable. jeff led 12 kiddos in singing their own versions of happy buddy day (to the tune of happy birthday). lots of sugar, soda, munchies, snacks, games, conversations, etc. so much fun that i forgot to serve the hot chocolate (though it was set out on the counter the whole evening!) and to take pictures. so these are the only milligan photos of the day. since we had so many good photographers in the house, i'm sure you'll all have yours up on facebook or something. we milligans just cannot commit to joining that crowd, so maybe some nice buddies could blog every once in a while so we can still keep up a bit?!? we do want to keep in touch with buddies and such, (someday i'll have to take some time to share our facebook disclaimer since i'm an explanation kinda girl) and we feel so blessed that you all traveled and took time out to join us for a fun day in our home! we hope you all had a happy buddy day too!! THANK YOU!
love in Himthe milligan bunch
mark, kim, hogan, owen, leannora, nikao, able and shiloh
Happy Buddy Day to you, until we meet again . . . bumbadoodah bumbadoodah bumbadooo dahh
(my buddy song is to the tune of happy trails to you)
4 comments:
Sounds like SO much fun!! What is your facebook address? I am on there too :)
Thanks for sharing! Sorry we couldn't be there. We weren't back in Illinois yet. Love seeing pics and hearing about your growing family. We'll try to keep blogging in the New Year, too!
sarah-
sorry, we're not hooked up with facebook at all.
we're not quite ready for such a commitment.
i'm way too much a social girl and am afraid i'd miss out on too much good family and kiddo time to begin investing time in connecting on facebook.
it'd be way too dangerous for me.
kim :)
lisa,
did you all come back to dixon to share your new darling with family and friends?!? if so, hope you've been having a good time. i've been thinking about you all lately with the new baby and such. we missed you! and i've missed your encouraging blogging!! (but totally understand the need to enjoy those little baby days to the fullest!)
kim :)
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