you say its your birthday na na na its my birthday too

(two of my friends had already left when I realized I needed a picture)
Yes it was my birthday on the 6th. I had a rocky "Why me" kind of morning (self induced I am sure). So I made sure I went for my walk--try to release those feelings. It helped that my parents were so cute and both got on the phone and sang me happy birthday. My cute wonderful friends all got together and had a lunch for me. That really helped my mood. My friend Ardice opened her home to us and they all went in together on a fun fun gift--stuff I love, but would feel to guilty to buy for my self! (love that Dear Lizzie) My family had a nice dinner the day before for me with gifts and a homemade cake by Amy

Thanks everyone--I know I am blessed with so many wonderful friends and with a wonderful family. What a lucky girl I am!!!!

wipe out

VS.


final score: LP 36 JD 0

All I can really remember about this game was the freezing wind, pelting rain, and soggy mud. It was a cold one, but I did not hear one kid on the team complain.

Luke's game was canceled of course--I guess that is a fair weather game--fine by me!

another flag banner

I wanted some more color in Kate's room so when I saw this picture, it inspired me to add some things to her room. Her room is still a work in progress, but the banner added some needed color! Hopefully I can get the picture sometime, I think it would be cute in there as well.

P is for Present

like I have said before, I don't know why I have a hard time buying toys for birthday parties. Probably because my kids have so many, I hate to do that to anyone else. (don't get me wrong, we really appreciate the ones that have been given to us (insert my smile here) No really I like to be creative, and I think it is a fun time to be creative. Any way--don't know where that was going! So I came up with a boy (could be a girl one too) present. Kate's friend's name is Porter. So I made him a tshirt with a camo P on it. Then the rest of the present had things that started with P. the card said P is for and then the back had a list popcorn, paper, pencil, peanut (cookies) play-do, pop and Porter. I think it turned out cute.

Boo!

I was reading one of my favorite sites--Skip to my Lou and found this darling idea for a neighborhood Boo. This is the picture of mine, but click here and you can find all of the instructions. Hopefully none of my neighbors read this--then they will know I was the one that started it!

want a kiss?

Zach couldn't find his binky and I came down stairs and found Kate's whistle lips in his mouth instead. Just thought it looked funny!

Simple Chicken Pot Pie

Ok this pot pie was yummy yummy and easy easy. A great dinner for the cold weather that I know is just around the corner. I got the recipe and idea from my SIL. Click here and you can grab the recipe!