I have been SO busy lately! For months now I've been waiting for things to get "back to normal", but I'm finally coming to the realization that maybe busy IS the new normal. I'm learning to be content with that. I'm learning that means I'll have to keep my priorities straight if I plan to balance things properly. Unfortunately that means that housework is a higher priority and things like blogging are a much lower priority. I wanted to post about some recent things though, because it has been a crazy, busy couple of weeks, but well worth documenting.
Friday before last Brian's mom came to watch Josiah, and Brian, Bubs, Kaylee and I all headed to Schlitterbahn in Galveston to meet some good friends of ours and spend the day. I had so much fun, probably the most fun I've had all year! It was great to spend some time just playing with my babies, and enjoying the company of my husband and friends. It's been awhile since we had a fun day out like that, and we've never been able to ride things all together because someone was always too small. The kids really enjoyed themselves, and I definitely see us going back again.
The next day one of my best friends got married, and I was in her wedding! She made a beautiful bride, and I was thankful to be able to share this day with her. She was in my wedding too. It's crazy that we are all grown up now! While getting my hair done, the lady asked me how long I've known her, and I realized that it has been about 13 years! We helped set up and clean up for her reception, and it was so sweet to watch how hard Kaylee worked. That little girl is so precious, and truly LOVES to help people. It warms my heart to see her be so willing to help in any way she can.
Thursday was Kaylee's 6th birthday! Okay...it was mine too, but I tend to forget about that. I spend so much time and effort preparing for Kaylee's birthday that I forget I'm having one too. I'm okay with that. ;) Thursday we went and ate donuts for breakfast (per her request!). Chrissy came by at lunch and brought us both a sweet card, and a sweet treat! :) We had family over for dinner, and my mom made her girls their favorite, Chicken and dumplings! We opened presents, at cupcakes, and enjoyed each others company. Her favorite gifts this year were her barbie car and her Ken doll (Thanks, Uncle Fred!) Friday we had our first slumber party! I found a cute idea on Pinterest to do a movie night. So I set up a concession stand complete with sugary drinks, pizza, popcorn, and chocolate. I had made each of the girls a shirt that said B.F.F on it, and gave them silly string, play money (for the concession stand) and a ticket for the movie. Kaylee loved it, and asked if we can do it every year for her birthday. ;) The girls didn't make it all the way through the movie before they were ready to go play outside, so outside we went. They played on the swings, in the dirt, and with bugs...you know, all the fun stuff girls do at sleepovers. ;) Then we came in, showered, brushed hair, and read a book. They were giggly and playing until about 10:30, when I finally had to sit there until they all fell asleep. :) 6:08 the next morning (I know, because Mia had apparently looked at the clock) the girls woke up. By 6:30 they were all up in full play mode. We ate donuts, and headed to the beach! We were worried we wouldn't be able to make it because it might rain, but the weather was perfect for the beach! The girls had a great time! I'm so thankful for such sweet friends for my babies, and for me! I'm thankful that their parents entrusted me with them for the night. I'm thankful for my super amazing husband who is such a trooper, and helps out SO much! I'm thankful for my wonderful mother who watched my boys so I could spend some time with my girl...and who gave birth to me! ;) I'm thankful for my sweet baby girl and every single day that I get to spend with her. Most of all, I'm thankful for the grace of God, and every blessing he has given me. =)
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