Our crazy busy Party weekend

Saturday was the day. Party was the theme. Birthday parties that is! I took the weekend off to have both kids birthday parties. Brett's was scheduled for 10, Kate's for 2. As with life, plans had to change. Our good friend Zane lost his father and the funeral was scheduled for 10am on Saturday morning. So we quick changed the time of Brett's to 12-2. We could do it, right? Of course! And we didn't feel like there was any other option. We had to be at the funeral and we had to get these parties done while I was off. So we started our day off saying good bye to Chuck Hall. He lived 80 full years and was surrounded by a very loving familly that will miss him very much.

Next was hurry home to set up for Brett's party. Star Wars was the theme he picked, so I dove right in starting with the invitation.

We ate pizza

had cake & ice cream

opened presents

and did some Jedi training with our handy light sabers

It was a beautiful day outside, which was good for all the light sabering going on! As Brett's guests were leaving, Kate's started showing up. It was a little hectic, but we got everyone in the right places.

Katelyn wanted a Peace Sign party. Here was her invitation

We started with a craft for her party. We made peace sign key chains. I think my helper would have liked it if I'd have tried one ahead of time, but you know me - I just wing it! Then came cake time.

present opening

and had a little dance party.

These kids had some moves!



Later that night, we went out for Zane's 40th Birthday. A little BBQ & blues was the theme for this party.

Kisses for the birthday boy

Steve & Zane posed for a picture - this might be a first

Steve Lemon got bluesy on the paper towel drum

Steph encouraged tips

V&Z looked sweet together

WHEW! What a day! Three parties and a funeral - sounds like a movie, huh?
Also want to add a HUGE thank you to my mom & dad for helping clean the house, the driveway, help with parties and watch kids so I could make it all happen. They are the best!

Snowed in - Day 3

Thursday, Feb 3

Starting feel like I'm in the movie Groundhog's Day - more movies, more crafts, more treats, more snow play. Still never left the house or my pjs (and yes, they are the same ones as yesterday)

I guess it's been fun staying in, playing and all. We even got all our valentines done and boxes started. But I'm most excited about the fact that there is school tomorrow - for everyone!

Snowed in - Day 2

Wednesday, Feb 2

More movies, more crafts, more treats and more snow play. Steve home again from work due to weather. I never made it out of the house or my pjs.

Another call that evening - no school on Thursday - yipee (said with little enthusiam and a lot of sarcasm)

Snowed in - the first day

The storm started Monday. The storm of the century. Snow-maggedon. Snow-pocolypse. You name it, they said it. We were scheduled for anywhere from 3-23 inches, depending on who was forecasting. It started misty ice on Monday morning. Streets were slick, but nothing too bad. School was in session. But by Monday night, schools were canceled. Tuesday morning the snow had begun. By 11 am, we had about 3 inches and it was really coming down. Steve was even sent home from work due to weather. We spent most of the day inside, watching movies, eating cookies and doing some crafts (that this smart think ahead mom got on clearance at Wal-Mart on Monday). By mid afternoon, we had about 8 inches and a backhoe had come to help clear streets and start our mountain of snow. It was time to go out and play in it!

School already called off for Wednesday. This was going to be a long week.

Just another Thursday

This is how Brett walked into the room today.

He was ready to play a new game. It had something to do with puppies - because everything has to do with dogs & puppies right now - and a job to do. Probably something to do with rescuing or saving or spying on someone. I'm not really sure. I wasn't really paying attention to the rules while he was telling them. Not because I wasn't interested, but because they will change about 2 minutes into the playing. This one lasted about 3 minutes.

Then he decided to give Maizy some treats.

I'm not sure she was feeling very safe with the treat game.

So, soon that switched too. He added skates.

Hockey. He used the dog treats as pucks. He even asked me, "Do you know why I have this helmet on? So if I fall, I won't hurt my head."

About a minute & a half later, I heard the thud.

"I'm alright!" Yep, just another typical Thursday at the White house.

New friends

This is Brett's newest friend. It's a pillow. It's a pet. It's a pillow pet! (Thanks jingle writer for that little diddy)

This guy's name is Senor Fluffy.

Both kids really wanted one for Christmas. We found them today at Old Time Pottery for only $8! They are pretty cute. Kate got an elephant. Her name is Ellie (of course). I'm just so excited I didn't have to pay $20 a piece for them!

Slothish

Some might call it sluggish, but I think slugs are gross. So I'm calling the way I've been feeling lately, slothish - at least they are kind of cute. I have so many things that I could and need to be doing, but I'm just not motivated. At. All. All I want to do is lay around on the couch and nap. I feel like I'm moving so slowly. Maybe it's the weather. Maybe it's the numerous snow days we've had lately. Maybe it's all the Girl Scout Cookies I've eaten (surely not). I don't know, but it needs to move on.