Birthday Bash!

So the kids had a wonderful birthday. Thanks to everyone who came and everyone who sent cards and thoughts their way. It was great to have our family & friends there to celebrate with us! So Friday I went over to my friend JaLayn's house so our kiddos could play while I decorated the cake. They wanted Mickey Mouse...so this is what we ended up with.

It wasn't perfect. And it definitely had flaws...but if your not looking super close ha ha...it turned out really good. And the kids were super excited. Not bad for my first attempt.

Friday was also Noah's birthday. HE's 2!! I can't believe it. That night I checked the weather and it said "chance of rain" "windy" etc...of course. So after making salads and cleaning my house, we stayed up until 2 a.m decorating the garage but it turned out cute. Adam put Mady's bike together and Noah's little car, while me and Jamie decorated. Thank goodness she came...Adam wouldn't have helped. lol.



Anyhow, the next morning was kind of crappy. So we ran our last minute errands and then about 45 min before the party the sun came up and it was super nice. figures. So we got pizza and everyone brought salads. It was a yummy lunch. The kids played outside and then we did the pinata, cake and presents. Our kids were super spoiled! It was tons of fun for them.






Mady was pooped out that night!


Just a funny picture of Noah. I posted it on facebook, but for those who missed it...
all I could think was...LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON! J/K! HE HE!

Lots of preparation!

1st on the list- The kids birthday party! Trying to get everything done and ready for Saturday. Thanks to everyone whose let us know they are coming, I know they are just little kids, but it means a lot to have you guys make the effort and be there! We filled the pinata last night and the goody bags for the kids. Who in the heck has ever heard of a pull string pinata? Apparently that's what I bought. The kids take turns pulling the strings and one of the strings open a trap door. Weird. But Mady' REALLY wants mickey mouse, so I can't exactly take it back. Oh well. We filled it and taped up some parts, and cut the strings off so they can beat the crap out of it! ha ha. Mady is super excited.



2nd on my list- packing. UGH! SO not looking forward to it. We're only moving a couple blocks away, but it doesn't take away all the hard work. Hopefully we will be able to start moving some stuff next week and painting, even though we aren't set to close until the 15th. Lots of work ahead of us. Luckily we have quite a bit of family willing to help.

3rd- FACE BOOK!! not really preparation...but on my list of to-do's. I just started a page and wow. so confusing. so not like blogging. I'm still not sure I get the hang of it. But I do love my blog and I like making it cute and personal. I think a lot more people see face book though. I don't know...we will try it out and see how it works.

Well, my Grandma is here from Minnesota. We haven't seen her in 3 yrs! It's been way to long and it's great to have her here. Anyhow... hope all is well for everyone else!