Macy's Birthday Party

Today started out with lots of anxiety and frustration instead of excitement for Macy's party. Why, do you ask? Because the party was to be outside and rain was forecasted for the day. There had been no rain in the forecast all week! I went to Walmart to find some games to do inside. I wondered how we were going to fit 35 people (15 kids) into the house. Needless to say I was stressed. Brian's response was "it is what it is, no need to stress!" Well, that just frustrated me more! Anyway, thanks to lots of prayer, the storm went all the around us, but never on us. The party went on as planned, outside, and everyone had a blast.


We originally were just going to have the pool for the kids to play in, but on Thursday, a friend offered this inflatable slide. The kids had a blast. I really don't know what we would have done without it. I think most of the kids played on it the entire time. It was a huge success!


I wanted to help make the kids all feel like they were special during the opening of presents, so I wanted Macy to hand out their goodie bags first. This was a fantastic idea because the kids were really focused on what was in their bags instead of all piling up on Macy while she was opening the gifts. (We all know how our kids do, right?) Well, this was a great idea until the kids found something in the bag...

A WHISTLE!!!!!!

What was I thinking? And I know every parent there was thinking, "is she crazy? The first thing we are doing when we get home is throwing that awful thing in the garbage!!" Trust me, I don't blame any of them. I was obviously not thinking when I bought that gift! Funny thing is...all I was thinking about was that finally maybe we were annoying our next door neighbor like their dogs barking constantly annoys us. Isn't that aweful! Anyway...friends...I don't blame you for throwing them away. Do it, burn them, send them to the garbage...please! You have my permission!

One more funny thing is this video...it is of all the kids singing "Happy Birthday." It was so precious...watch Macy's face when the song is almost to the end and her friends, Eli and Abby, blow out two of the candles.

I LOVE MY FAMILY!

Macy decided that she wanted to go to "Rainforest Cafe" to celebrate her birthday. We had so much fun. It made me realize just how fast my girls are growing up. It is flashing by so quickly.

FOUR!

Macy,

I cannot believe you are 4 today. How time has flown. It seems like just last week that you were first walking and now it seems like you know how to do everything. I have to admit that it seems like forever that you have been talking. You got that from your mother, sorry! You are such a little lady. You have the best manners, the best demeanor and you make everyone laugh. Every Sunday in Sunday School and every day you had Mother's Day Out, your teachers tell me something funny you said that day. Even your friend's mom's love to hear what you have to say. You are so sweet, especially to your friends. Daddy and I are so proud of the lady you are becoming. We are proud of how smart you are. We are proud of the great big sister you are. Daddy and I love you so much and can't wait to see what the next year brings. We only have you at home for one more year and then you start kindergarten, I just can't believe it. Stay the sweet, kind little girl that you are.

Love, Mommy and Daddy

Happy Birthday, Claire

One of Macy's buddies shares the same birthday with her and we were privileged to be invited to her "Princess Party" today. Oh, how the girls loved to get dressed up and actually leave the house dressed that way. Macy was Sleeping Beauty and Molly was Tinkerbell. I know Tinkerbell is not exactly considered a "princess," but Molly was insistent on being her. I didn't argue.


The girls were served tea (in real teacups), peanut butter and jelly sandwiches (cut into the shape of a butterfly), fruit and crackers. Then, they were served cupcakes for dessert that they got to decorate with lots of options.


They played several games, including "pin the crown on the princess." Too cute. Macy won as she placed the crown closest to the princess's head.


Then, the girls went outside to have some pictures taken. It was so neat that not one girl was the same princess. So colorful!

Sassy Sauce

The other day, my friend Stephanie told me about this "sauce" that she created. She was having problems with her son talking back to her and she needed a solution. Well, I just knew I needed to try it. It is a mixture of white vinegar and water. So, tonight, it was evident that I needed to do it. I had a very hard time with the girls today and needed some help. So, Molly was the first one to partake in the sauce. I might as well have put dirt in her mouth. She rubbed and rubbed her tongue. Any other time I threatened to use it, the girls stopped in their tracks. I am so excited. I will be taking this with me wherever we go!

Watch Out HGTV!!

While I was at a dentist appointment this morning, Brian got a creative itch. He is just so talented and I am so proud of him. Another thing,... nothing was purchased. He just "stole" stuff from around the house. The rug was from my mom. She was going to throw it away because it has faded, but when she turned it over, it was just the right color for our back porch. Then, we were looking for a nice pot for the palm tree that we had. We just didn't want to spend so much on a pot for outside. Then, Brian said, "didn't we used to have a pot upstairs several years ago?" I realized that we had this nice pot in the attic. Crazy~!

"No, You Right Here"

This is the funniest video! Molly just bounces and bounces like she is getting up the courage to jump in. She kept telling Brian to scoot up by saying, "no, you right here." So funny!

4th of July

We spent the holiday at my parent's house and had fun swimming and eating. The girls just love my parent's pool. Molly had fun "riding" on her daddy's back.

Freedom Festival

Every year, our city puts on a very nice 4th of July festival. Up until last year, it has always been at the local park, not too big, just right. But our town has outgrown that. Last year (we didn't go), they had it at the ball field. Well, not having gone last year proved to be an eye opening experience. It was huge! I would estimate there were 8-10,000 people there. There were booths with all kinds of food and things to sell, an entire section of inflatables for the kids to play on and huge stage for the performers. The girls had so much fun. It was really a nice family outing. Macy and Molly just loved the cotton candy, I on the other hand hated the stickiness!


When it came time for the fireworks, we really didn't know what to expect with the girls. We had a "prime" seat and it was as if the fireworks were right above us. Molly loved them, Macy was scared to death. At first she closed her eyes and covered her ears. But finally, after much coaxing, she opened her eyes and loved what she saw!

Completed Project

One project down...lots more to go. I just completed a kitchen curtain project for a friend and I couldn't wait for them to get them hung. I have to say that I am very proud at how they turned out. I have one more project for her, a set of silk panels. Almost done with those!! Woohoo.

Playroom Rearrange

When Brian brought home the three-way mirror for the girl's playroom, it just threw off the cutest of the room for me. It just seemed as if it was "stuck" in there. So, what do you think I did? Tore up the room! When? That night. Until when? Oh, about 2am! I am so crazy. What do you think now?

"My Macy"

Ever since Macy was about a year old, she has been in Mother's Day Out and Sunday School with her buddy, Eli. His mom, Stephanie, told me a couple of years ago how he would refer to Macy as "My Macy." I thought it was so cute. We were both so disappointed when they weren't in MDO together this past year. Praying for this next year! We ran into them at the pool last week and Macy and Eli were so excited! Aren't they cute? I'm thinking future...I'm not opposed to an arranged marriage! Ha just kidding.

Mirror, Mirror on the Wall...

Who's the cutest of them all? Brian called me today on his way home from work and said that he had a surprise for the girls. He works in retail and therefore can get some really cool things. The store was having a fixture sale and he bought the girls and 3-way mirror for $10!! They were in absolute heaven and it kept them busy the rest of the afternoon...just looking at themselves. It was hilarious!

Disaster

This is the only word that comes to mind when I look at the girl's playroom.