Sweet Summertime

Thursday, May 31, 2018

Summer has officially started!! The kids are out of school, the pools are open, and the heat is here to stay.




 Claire had her first dip in the pool this past weekend and, even though it was cold, she did pretty well. Not really a fan of being chest deep in it but she loves floating...and chewing on swim toys. She's also a pretty big fan of the splash pad!







Wyatt loves rough-housing with daddy in the pool and Stella is Mimi's helper when it comes to cleaning it...obviously. Wyatt has pretty much picked right back up when it comes to swimming--need to work on a few skills but he's doing great. And Stella, wow, she is so much stronger this summer. Last summer we could hardly get her to float around on her own and this year she's already been brave enough to kick down to the deep end (with her life jacket)! 





I think this summer is going to be a great one; so many memories will be made! Even though I'm already kind of going crazy with three littles at home...all day. Everyday.



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Our Preschool Graduate

Wednesday, May 30, 2018

We have a preschool graduate and I'm still in disbelief! He's so excited and ready for kindergarten, I don't know what I'll do without him here all day. Thankful we still have the summer!




It was such a sweet morning and I could not be more proud of our boy. When they passed out the diplomas they said each child's name and what they want to be when they grow up. Wyatt said he wants to be a daddy when he grows up. Melt.My.Heart. He wants to be just like his daddy and I can't blame him.






My mama heart was so happy and proud to watch him. And I couldn't help but think about how quick the next 13 years are going to go by. I know he doesn't understand the magnitude of what next year will bring but I'm so excited to watch him learn and grow.
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Wyatt's 5th Birthday Party: Minecraft

Tuesday, May 1, 2018

What better party for a five year old who loves spending time playing Minecraft, then a Minecraft party?! When I started thinking about his party I really didn't know where to start but I knew there had to be 'Creepers', green, and cupcakes! It was probably one of the best birthday parties we've had, everyone had the best time...especially the birthday boy!
Minecraft Party; Boy Birthday Party; Fifth Birthday


Minecraft Party; Boy Birthday Party; Fifth Birthday


Thankfully, Party City just recently started carrying a new line that resembles Minecraft, and since I knew I wouldn't have the time or energy to create my own decorations, I was pretty pumped about that. Of course I did look to Pinterest for a few more activity & food ideas and we kind of ran with it. Really ran with it. I came up with the 'Creepers' and Sean thought it would be fun to let the kiddos build their own forts, and well, you'll see how that turned out.


Minecraft Party; Boy Birthday Party; Fifth Birthday

As you can gather, this party quickly turned into a Nerf party, but it was well worth it. The kids had so much fun. For the most part the kids listened and only shot the 'Creepers'...until the dads and Uncle got involved. And as for the box forts...well, those turned into shields and things for the kids to be rolled around in. 

Minecraft Party; Boy Birthday Party; Fifth Birthday





Minecraft Party; Boy Birthday Party; Fifth Birthday

Minecraft Party; Boy Birthday Party; Fifth Birthday

Minecraft Party; Boy Birthday Party; Fifth Birthday
 
As for the food, I went to Etsy  for the food labels and kind of used my imagination. I knew we would need kid-friendly food but also food that was for the adults. We ended up with fruit (apple slices, grapes, & strawberries), pretzels, cube cheese, goldfish, popcorn, cheetos, no-bake cookies, smoked chicken, turkey & cheese sliders, salmon balls, and cupcakes. And the only thing that was really left at the end of the day was the chicken--and we made a lot of chicken. 

Minecraft Party; Boy Birthday Party; Fifth Birthday; Party Food


Minecraft Party; Boy Birthday Party; Fifth Birthday; Party FoodMinecraft Party; Boy Birthday Party; Fifth Birthday; Party Food

Minecraft Party; Boy Birthday Party; Fifth Birthday; Party Food

Minecraft Party; Boy Birthday Party; Fifth Birthday; Party FoodMinecraft Party; Boy Birthday Party; Fifth Birthday; Party Food


Minecraft Party; Boy Birthday Party; Fifth Birthday; Party Food


I definitely think this will be a party that Wyatt will be talking about for a while. And I wouldn't be too upset if he wanted to do it again next year! 


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