A Party-ing weekend

Saturday, I was either brave or crazy. The plan was to attend two birthday parties: 10:00 at our church (over at 11:30), return home and be at the second by 1:30. Did I survive?

The first party was Cooper's 3rd birthday. With a John Deere theme, they had a bouncy house and slide set up in our CAC (Christian Activity Center).

This is Ella Grace and her friends Ellie and Sadie Kate (sisters).

Ella Grace in the bouncy house.

and Major.

I love his cheesy little grin!

Ella Grace and Ellie

Afterwards we went back home. I had the kids just have quiet time playing. The ended up in Major's room and that was fine. I knew that a nap was impossible for either of them. While they played I worked on our annual Christmas letter - printing, stuffing, addressing and stamping. I also wrapped Ethan's gift, last minute of course.

And at party number 2 we celebrated Ethan's 5th birthday. It was obviously a bowling party. As we were walking in the door, I realized Ella Grace didn't have the gift. So, we trudged across the parking lot to the car to discover - the gift had been left at home! I felt awful. There is no worse feeling than arriving and not having a gift. Like we went for a "free date". I apologized to the mother and let her know we would get it to her at school one morning or to her work on Tuesday.

This is Kylie, Ella Grace's friend.

The kids were so funny - they all grabbed a ball and huddled near the lane 'til it was their turn.

This is such a cute picture.

Major, just hangin' out, waiting on a ball.

and taking his turn.

Ethan got shy, started crying and his mom asked Ella Grace to blow out the candles. I was really nervous because she had a peppermint in her mouth and I just KNEW it would end up on the cake. I would have been mortified at that point.

But, it didn't and for that I am thankful!

I was brave again tonight and took both kids in the sanctuary to enjoy our Christmas musical tonight. On the ride home Major said the singing was not good. I asked why and Ella Grace chimed in with because they didn't sing Rudolph, Frosty or jingle bells. I guess I need to work on this...