Birthday Party and Big Reveal!

Addison Paige and Sarah Jane celebrated their 1st birthdays together on the Saturday in between their two birthdays. Emily made two little birthday cakes for the girls and a beautiful ENORMOUS cake for everyone else. Isn't she talented?
Almost all the Friess' came. Dan was at a Scouting event and Wendy was home with a sick Caden. We were really sad they had to miss the big day.
Jackson is very attached to his grandpa these days and doesn't like to share him with any of the other kids.
Bailey is in LOVE with Cohen. She wanted to hold him all the time.
Myah and Haven, looking totally darling, as always. So grownup.
Bailey & Cohen.
Bennett picked out this baby doll for Sarah. He was very proud of it. Luckily Sarah has loved it. She smiles and giggles every time he brings it to her.
Danielle made Addie & Sarah these darling tutus. I must admit it's fun to have a girl sometimes.
Emily gave her another red tutu so we getting decked out!
Jackson bought his present for Sarah with his own money. It was very sweet.
Addie opening her presents.
Cohen was wide awake for most of the festivities.
We used this opportunity to make our surprise announcement to the whole family. It took John the longest to catch on -- He thought maybe Wendy was trying to tell him SHE was pregnant. (How does that even make sense??) Everyone was taken off guard.
Explaining the mis-read pregnancy test -- see below for complete details.
Big, wet kisses from the birthday girl.
Telling Wendy over the phone. "Shut up!!" was all she could say.
Sarah was a little timid about the cake at first.
But quickly it started to get good.
Then she went to town.
Happy birthday girls!


We love you, Sarah & Addie!