I spy...

Elijah spent some time picking out glasses last week so that he will be able to see. We will let you know what they look like when they come back next week.

Weekend away

It would be nice to be able to just take off and get away every couple of months, but that is not always how life works. Way back in February Brad and I booked this room at the Anniversary Inn- and last weekend we got a break from all of the craziness, and me starting my new job. It was nice to sleep in! (I thought it funny that they spelled Hawaiian wrong on the key.) The waterfall shower was an interesting element.

Mustache Bash

This is the year that Josh will turn 16- and he knew that he was entitled to a birthday party. At the beginning of the year he announced that he wanted a "surprise" party. I told him that because he announced that...it probably wouldn't be a surprise. But, being the 'cool mom' that I am (he he), I set out to try and make it happen. We got him to give us a list of friends to invite and things he would want to do at the party- all under the assumption that it would not be a surprise. Then I came up with the theme- MUSTACHES!

We set out a pillowcase for everyone to sign so he could remember who came.

The cupcakes had mustache picks in them.
I made chocolate mustache pops- a big hit! Everyone seemed to have a great time! Josh was definitely surprised and his birthday isn't for about 3 more weeks.

Pretty Pumpkins

Just a peek at what we carved this year.

Blowing Bubbles

This is how Valesca was "answered".