End of summer

This last weekend ended out being pretty busy for us...it was my first Saturday back to work since my vacation so naturally my alarm didn't go off that morning...I shot out of bed 15 minutes after I was supposed to be at work...awesome. I managed to get to work without getting a speeding ticket...which was a miracle, but it really threw my whole day for a loop. It was such a busy weekend it was hard to keep up. I got off work late since I started late, and Dave was gone for the night to DJ another wedding. The kids and I spent the evening sorting out and splitting up school supplies and having a late late supper.

Dave drove home the next morning and we met up with some new friends out at the lake. It ended out being fairly windy so fishing did not work out so well for us, but we had fun just being out there, having a BBQ; the kids all played together and we had a bit of time to visit which was nice. Jeshie kept making mud puddles to splash in, he loves to get dirty, and Asher was sure to make use of a tree seeing as I am a mean mother who never lets him pee outside lol.

After the lake we rented a few movies and spent the rest of the day lounging at home, something we don't do very often. Monday was a cleanup/make sure we're ready for school day. I also had to get ready for Jaelle's 10th birthday! I made her cake and rice crispy squares which she was bringing to her class. Tuesday was not only her birthday but also the first day of school which she was really excited about. I worked and she went to school for the day, then her uncle Matt and cousins, Grandma, and Aunt Mary came over for dinner. She chose to have a yummy supper of ham, pasta, and corn on the cob for supper. After dinner we had some cake and she opened her presents, by then we were all pooped!

 

I really do enjoy my kids birthdays and trying to make them feel extra special for a day, even if it is a lot of work!! We decided this year since the kids get presents from other people, that for J's birthday we got her something small (earring and an Angry Birds tshirt), that her gift from us would be dinner and a movie in the city one night. She liked that too :)

Between getting back into school routine, work, Jaelle's birthday activities, and Dave's birthday later this month, September should be pretty busy!! Does life ever slow down?? I don't think it does...still can't believe it's already the end of summer!

 

See you Soon!! ~J~