Today was a special day.
Alex turned 15. She only had a half day of school, so we spent the afternoon shopping
together. She is a fun one.
Opening gifts.
This evening it worked out so that the whole family was able to go out to eat together-- something that hasn't happened in a while due to work, practices, games, classes, etc. Then it was back home for some homemade crepes- thanks to dad.
Love this girl.
Another 16th birthday come and gone. Another driving teen. Where does the time go?
The birthday version. For Jack's birthday we went to a nearby city to visit the aquarium at one of the hotels. (sorry...trying to avoid search terms here). The boy has been obsessed with ocean life for a while now and what better way to celebrate his birthday than doing something he loves.
Even better when there is a race car parked right in the lobby. Cars and sea life. Awesome!
Alex, Jack and a komodo dragon. What we found really odd is how sweet and peaceful he looked. It looked like he was smiling.
Piranhas. We also saw some Arapiama, both of these are his favorites from the show River Monsters. He was so excited to see them in person.
Talisa and Jack at the touch tank. There were different rays and horseshoe crabs in there.
Jack, Talisa and the golden crocodile. Awesome since we just studied Thailand.
After the aquarium we: went to lunch, went to the pet store (didn't buy anything), went to the mall, then we went to a kids pizza place to play off some energy, then it was time to head home. It was a great day and declared the most awesome day ever by the birthday boy. Today was spent in full-fledged recovery mode. Oh and giving Jack his present which was two r/c cars. He LOVES them.
On the list for this week:
What's on your list?
2004
2005
2006
A couple of eyars are missing due to a hard driver crash. Ugh.
2009
2010
2011
Happy birthday to our little man.
Well the scenes aren't all from this weekend since we were crazy busy with birthday events. Talisa and I spent the day shopping on Saturday only to come home and host a house full of teens for the evening. Today was spent in full recovery mode. :)
On the list this week:
What is on your list?
Yesterday was my 37th birthday. Time flies! I had a wonderful day filled with friends, family and fun.
I feel so blessed by all the wonderful friends and family in my life.
And yesterday I spent most of the day basking in thankfulness for them all. Something I need to do more often.
Because it is truly a miracle to find people who really get you.
And it's sometimes hard for me to show those people how much I truly care for them.
But I do. I really, truly do.
This last pic is a gift I bought for myself. It goes along with Soul Restoration 2. It has been quite a journey the past few weeks and when I read Melody's poem, I knew I had to have this bracelet.
Today is day one.
Happy birthday to my amazing hubby.
We love you.
What are you making?
Happy 14th birthday to our sweet, wonderful girl.
Sunday monring Jack announced that it was Teddy's birthday. Teddy is his stuffed dog that has been around for years and has just recently become very popular again.
He decided we needed a party with cake and presents. Hmmmmm...
So we invited all of Teddy's friends over. ;)
We had a blueberry muffin cake. Zac decorated it. :)
For presents he recieved a hand me down friend--on the left and
A quickly stitched, personalized sleeping bag.
Happy birthday Teddy!
All you need is love.
I think of the movie Love Actually when I hear that line. Anyone else?
Today was my dads 65th birthday. So we spent the day celebrating in various ways.
Our beeswax arrived yesterday so I taught Jack how to roll candles. He loved it and promptly made a bunch to give to Grandpa.
He wrapped them up in one of his special box and tape inventions, because really they go far beyond your normal box. Then he waited and waited for what seemed like an eternity to go to Granpa's party. After he gave my dad the box and explained candle making for everyone, he came over a gave me a great big hug and kiss.
65 candles.
A decent pic of the hubby.
I looked at this pic and wondered who this woman was and what happened to my daughter?!
And Elvis, yes Elvis was in the house.
Happy 15th birthday Steven!
This year Jack;s birthday fell on our homeschool park day, which was also theyearly corn maze and farm field trip. The best way to spend a day, imho. :)
Jack and I went to the field trip and Zac brought the older kids after school. We took some cupcakes and cake to the park to have with friends.
That morning Jack woke up and asked where his cake was. I had only made cupcakes. So that morning we made the last minute cake to take with us.
Then we ran home so he could open up the presents from us before bedtime.
The day after we went to see the Legend of the Gaurdians and out to eat with Grandpa. He had a blast. I can't believe our baby is 6 years old already!
Jack and I made cupcakes to take to our homeschool park day tomorrow. He'll be turning 6 years old!
16th party pics:
Today was a very big day! Talisa turned 16 years old! It was hard not to be a bit teary today at the thought of my first little baby growing up.
She is a wonderful, amazing, bright, caring, thoughtful young woman. We are very blessed to have her in our lives. May all her many wishes come true.
Even if they involve blue hair and I <3 zombie shoelaces. :)
Zac and Steven returned from their Minnesota adventure trip Monday evening. We've spent a lot of time going over pictures and hearing all about it. They had lots of fun. I am personally glad to have my partner in crime back. Jack is a totally different kid to live with when dad is not around. It throws he schedule off and just kind of throws him out of whack.
Wednesday was my birthday. Zac had an early morning appointment and returned home bearing gifts. Good gifts containing caffeine. :)
Jack's "learning stuff" came yesterday. He tore into it and got down to business.
I also scored a big box of Imaginex toys for Jack yesterday with two of our favorites, Robin Hood and Indiana Jones.
Alex made yummy pumpkin cheesecake for my birthday. Sooo good. Especially the one with chocolate chips.
Jack finished up swim lessons today. We've been really impressed with his teacher. He has learned a ton and is now confident in the pool. Not only that but I'm confident in him. He can swim across a twenty foot pool, take breaths, has learned how to rest. We're really happy with it and will most likely be signing him up for the next session.
And the dryer, broke again. Luckily it's so hot out and with that hot breeze going I think everything is drying quicker. As long as the dust doesn't hit, we're good. :)
