Thankful Birthday! (last year)

I can't believe it's been since February that I've blogged. Seriously, a day hasn't gone by where I haven't thought to myself, "I should blog a thankful post." I have an almost 8 year old that I really want to blog her last year's birthday before the next one comes in just 6 days. Since this blog has been a big part capturing some memories I'm going to post last year's birthday party.

Last year, my 7 year old wanted to have a beach party. (she might have a little of her mama in her!)  Her birthday is the end of August and I have to admit, that some years in Minnesota, it is really warm and nice at the end of August, but some years, it is not. So, even though it was a little chilly that day, we went anyway. Just us. It was so nice to be out at a lake, just us. At August's end, the lakes are pretty empty, especially on a cooler day, people are getting ready for school and we have time just to be and to enjoy each other.

Before we could go to the lake, we needed to fulfill a promise I'd made her. She wanted to cut her hair. Yes, cut her beautiful curls that I prayed for when she was in my womb. I told her she could cut it when she was 7. The time had come and she had not forgotten! We went to Great Clips, where they cut it for free if it is for the intent to donate to Wigs for Kids (not even sure of the exact name) Great Clips gives you the instructions and envelope to mail your hair to help kids that need hair. She couldn't have had a better hair stylist, she looked a lot like Ariel, the Little Mermaid.

So very thankful for this sweet little girl and all the joy she brings to our family.

Time for the beach party now!

 I love the love on birthdays!! Let's all surround the birthday girl!!

Sweet 16

We have a 16 year old in our home!

He's amazing, really, teens are not the problem everyone makes them out to be!

 

He's such a great kid!

 



OK, have any of you seen this stupid movie?

I saw it years ago with Tom, because he'd already seen it

and I thought it was one of the stupidest movies I'd ever seen.

I only laughed because Tom laughed.

 

BUT

There's a big "BUT"

But, it's so funny to talk about it afterward.

Talk about all the stupid things in it and all the stupid lines.

 

The movie takes place in 2005, but you question (several times)

if it's actually taking place in the 70's.

 

 

The 2nd time I watched this was in January when my kids

wanted to watch it.

You see, this movie is making its rounds among teens now

(a whole new generation)

I have to say, watching it a second time, watching my kids' reactions,

it was really really funny!

 



Napoleon Dynamite Party it is!

These are just the kids that dressed up like characters from the movie!

Now, if you've seen the movie, you will get the decorations,

if not, well, you might want to skip this whole post,

so you can go watch the movie!

(and tell me how dumb it is)

(I already know) 

 



The lines from the movie are so fun to quote....

Of course we had Quasa-Dillas!!

Lots of them!

And TOTS!!

We had lots and lots of TOTS!

(I only caught one kid stuffing them in his pockets!)

Ha!

(another  movie thing)

Chapstick for everyone!

 

 

 

It was wet and snowy that day, but outside games were still fun! 

Why yes! Some even memorized the famous Napoleon Dynamite dance!

Another year gone...so much will change in this next year,
driving, job, less time at home.
"Gosh!!"
(Napoleon Dynamite quote)
 



Time Keeps Ticking

 I apologize for not blogging this past month.

August always comes and goes so fast

I catch myself wanting to slow down to enjoy it more

and at the same time trying to fit in as much as I can

before it ends!

 

In just the last week we've celebrated a new 11 year old's birthday,

 

 her birthday request:

to spend a day at a local small zoo with 2 friends and no one else (except me)

(meaning no other kids)

 

 We made our first carrot cake for her birthday together!

It sure was moist.

Recipe HERE

Today is my birthday!

I am blessed beyond measure.
 

I am more than happy.  

I really liked 45, but 46 it is I guess...

My first thought of this picture though, is "Wow, my boobs are big!"
 

 Look at us two old women figuring out our phones...

 Christine came by and gave me sparkly things and fresh tomatoes..she knows the way to my heart!
The day continued with several friends coming to visit...it was really nice!

 We also had a first day of school in there the last week...

We've got a:

10th grader

8th grader

5th grader

4th grader

Kindergartner

Pre-schooler

 

Life is busy to say the least.

But Blessed.

"Orange you glad school started?"

We make these every year on the first day of school!

46 and loving life.

My name is not Randall.