Birthday Bash 2010

This post is kinda late. I had it all typed out and all the pictures loaded and I don't know where it disappeared to. So, here is the story. I had an opportunity to borrow some of those big, blow up water slides for Millie's birthday. She had originally wanted to go roller skating but I talked her into a water party instead. With Owen's birthday only days after hers I couldn't let her have a party and not him so I decided to combined party. I made invitations and put them in water balloons so the kids had to pop them to get the invitation. It was lots of fun. Two days before the party I watched the news and much to my dismay the forecast was for rain. Great. It was suppose to rain all day Wednesday and Thursday but Wednesday wasn't too bad so I crossed my fingers. Early Thursday Becca and Amanda came and set up the water slides. The kids were so excited and couldn't wait until 1:00 when the party would begin. At 12:30 this was the sight...

Dark clouds, wind, thunder, lightening, and rain. Time to come up with plan B. I had 20 kids invited ages 4-8, both boys and girls. What could we do to entertain them all for 2 hours? I quickly got on the computer and came up with a scavenger hunt.

It was a little stressful having that many bodies running through my tiny house but the kids seemed to have a good time.
We did cake and ice cream and opened presents.

And then, HALLELUJAH! The sun came out so I sent them all out for some water fun!

I think they all had a lot of fun! Here is the whole load of them, minus a few who refused to get in the picture

Happy Birthday Emilia and Owen, I hope your day was wonderful!

First day of 7th grade

Could it really be possible? I'm kinda freaking out. There is just something about jr. high. Not quite the innocence of elementary school, not quite the maturity of high school. I had fabulous middle school experiences (I went to a 7th, 8th grade middle school) but I know that is not the case with all kids. I just hope Matthais's confidence will help him. I just hope he doesn't take it to the point of cocky, ya know what I mean? Anyway, I forgot to ask him if he had his schedule so now I'm gonna stress all day about that. What if he doesn't know anyone in any of his classes? What if he gets lost? does he know where the lunchroom is? What if he doesn't know what bus to get on at the end of the day? Sigh...it's going to be a long, worry-filled day. Good thing I have something to take my mind off of things..

Totally Forgot...Please don't tell Owen!

My baby, my BABY turned four on Saturday! We were so busy having so much fun I forgot to wish him a happy birthday on my blog!

Man I love this kid!

Some of Owens favorites

food: Pizza

Color: green

Toys: Thomas the Tank Engine

LOVES preschool!

Citydeals

Ever heard of Citydeals? I was introduced to them several years ago by my friend Sabrina, way before they changed their name to City deals. Anyway, it's this fabulous way to get discounts to great local attractions. For instance, last year we celebrated Millie and Owen's birthdays at Chuck E Cheese for $10. That's right, fed our family and had tons of tokens. This year I got two $20 gift certificates there for only $16. Just now I got a  $25 JCW gift certificate for only $12.50. Love, Love, LOVE this site! Check it out for yourself!

http://www.citydeals.com/?ref=CDUOTYzNDY

My Sweet Baby Girl Turns 8!

She is such a joy to have in our lives.

8 years old, I can hardley belive it! Some of Millie's favorites:

Color: Magenta

Food: Grilled cheese sandwiches

Activity: Playing with friends

Best Friend: Lezlie and Courtnee

School Subject: Art

Isn't she a beauty? I feel very blessed to have her as a daughter. She is very obedient and very loving and kind. Happy Birthday Millie!

Interesting facts

So, at dinner last night Adam and I were talking about various things when I realized something. My mom was MY age when I got married. She was barely 35 when her 19 year old daughter was married. Crazy! My dad a mere 36. Don't we all look so young?

That's cause we were. (And why does she look so much younger at 35 than I do?) Want to know something even crazier??? She became a grandma that same year! (not me...My sister had Kelsey that October). I'm having a hard time sending my oldest to jr. high and my mom was marrying off her oldest child at my age. Can you even imagine?

Owen and build-a-bear

We received a coupon in the mail for a free animal at build-a-bear. Since all the other kids have gone and because his birthday is next Saturday I decided to let him use it.

He got a dog and named it Iron Man. Weird but whatever. He wanted to name it Owen but I said no. He also threw a fit because I wouldn't buy him candy that cost $3.50. Remind me to never take him to the mall again.