Scouts and Birthdays

Well, I officially have a cub scout! Am I getting old or what? KJ had his first pack meeting and was so excited to be introduced to the pack and was awarded some of his first patches!! He was so excited. And I was also called up to have KJ put a pin on me. I have quickly learned why the mother also earns a pin....having a scout is a lot of work! I did find some great fabric glue so that I can glue the patches on instead of sewing them! I like to make life easier one little thing at a time! Is there a 'cutting corners' patch?

There is a new patch you can earn that came out this year.....video game patch. Are you kidding me? What is this world coming to??!!

Here are some of the cub scouts! KJ has a great time with all of these boys!

Here he is getting his new patches!

Getting my pin!

I did have to embarrass him just a tad, I gave him a little pat on his rear! He just blushed! It's so easy to make him turn red at this age :)

And last, but certainly not least....Today was my beautiful MOM's birthday!!! Happy Birthday mom! You have taught me more about life and love than anyone else ever has or ever will. I am so blessed to have you as my mom, but also as my best friend. I hope you had a fabulous day. Love you as BIG as the beach!

Make a wish!

This is the 2nd Birthday of my Blog (or blogiversary)! I was trying to think of something really deep and moving to write, but....nothing came! These early morning school days drain my brain! Or maybe it's the fact that I'm addicted to the Bravo TV channel that keeps me up MUCH too late at night. Two years later I'm wondering if anyone even reads this blog still?! I'm feeling a bit lazy when it comes to blogging, but maybe I'll get my 2nd wind now! So, thank you if you do read, I guess it makes it all worth it!

Two Lovebirds....

It is definitely wedding season....especially for my family! My closet is beginning to be a real life '27 dresses'! Both of my little sisters have gotten 'hitched' this year! I am about a month late for this post, but better late than never right?!? Coley and Jason were married in August and it was absolutely STUNNING!!! The colors, the ceremony, the location, the company....everything was just perfect! The reception was so much fun. They had dancing, snowcone machines, cotton candy machines, a candy bar, corn dogs and french fries, watermelon, sodas, and cupcakes! For my kids it was almost heaven on earth! It was so much fun to see so much family who traveled from so far, but the best part was that I got a brand new brother-in-law! Congratulations to Coley and Jason....two Lovebirds! We LOVE you guys!

Jack is a 'whole hand old' now!

Our little Jack right after he was born!

KJ couldn't wait to be a big brother!

Our little firecracker Jack turned 5 years old today!!! There is no other 5 year old boy in the whole world that could fill my heart as much as this little guy does. He is the cheese to my macaroni! We are so thankful that he is part of our family...he keeps us all laughing and keeps us all on our toes! Anyone who knows Jack, knows what a fun and special little guy he is. The thing I hear the most from family and friends who live far away is how much they miss little Jack Jack. He really has a great spirit about him and people just seem to be drawn to him and his energetic, bubbly personality. He has come a long way in his short 5 years and has had to overcome some tough stuff, but he is the strongest little boy I know. I hope he knows how much his dad, sister, brother and I love him.

Happy 5th Birthday Jack!

For his breakfast in bed he was very specific on what he wanted! Sausage links, egg with runny yolk, blueberries and strawberries! We had to get up bright and early for breakfast in bed since we had to make it to school on time!

Here we are leaving for school showing me that he is a 'whole hand old' now!

We got to surprise him at school and bring balloons and treats to class! He was so excited! Isn't he just the cutest??!?

For his birthday dinner he chose Red Robin...his favorite! I don't know if he really likes the food, he just likes that he gets a balloon when we leave. And tonight he was glad that the waiters sang to him and gave him an ice-cream sundae with a cherry on top! He LOVES cherries!

It's present time!

He's been wanting this bumble bee pillow pet for months now!

Here's the traditional picture with all his loot! I think he made out pretty good!

Make a wish!!

A great ending to a great day! This weekend we will have his little party. And the best present of all is that his Aunt and Uncle will be moving in to our house for a month or two!!! We are all so excited! They should be here in about an hour....YAY!!!

Sleep Tight my little birthday boy!