Full of Activities

Fun Fun Fun

It has been a full week!  May is a busy month in our family.  Mother's Day and 3 birthdays keep us pretty busy.  We also have been spending lots of time on our back porch.  

Mother's Day was a typical day for me but it reminded me how special it is to be a mom.  The Big Guy had to work so me and the kids went to church and then had McDonalds for lunch.  Yes, I said McDonalds.  Just one thing to remind me again that I am a mommy.  We came home and enjoyed some relaxation when I suddenly realized that I really needed to go grocery shopping.  Another thing that reminded me that I am a mom.  Someone had to go get milk.  So after grocery shopping, I did some laundry.  So see, it was not the Mother's Day that Hallmark writes about but it was a day that reminded me that I am really a mom 24/7.  We ended the day at my in-laws for a yummy cookout and I did not have to cook!!!!!!  

So all these things that I did on Mother's Day is so worth it because of the smiles and love I receive from my kids.  And here is a sweet smile from the little guy.

Fun at the Park

So moving on to the next special time.  We spent the morning at a park with some friends.  The kids enjoyed a fun morning of playing.

Mommy Turns 40

And then Mommy turned the big 40!  It was a beautiful day outside. The kids and I enjoyed playing with friends in the backyard and then they treated us to lunch.  

I also got to celebrate on Friday night with my husband and some friends.  It was a fun evening.

Pupcakes (Keenan's word for cupcakes) with School Friends

Keenan celebrated his birthday with cupcakes at school.  Daddy got to come and be with us.  Always a special treat when Daddy is there.

It is Party Time

And then it was time to celebrate both birthdays with a party.  The kids were excited to share their party with each other.  We had a few friends over and Ms. Cotton came to sing along with us.  As a mom, I love planning the kid's party.  I think one reason why I love having their parties is because I remember how my mom always made my birthday special.  It wasn't a big bash or anything....just family and friends.  It was about being together and celebrating the day.

Happy Birthday Bailey and Keenan.  I am proud to be your mommy.  

Daddy enjoyed watching the kids sing in the backyard.

It was special to have grandparents there to help celebrate as well.  Paw Paw enjoyed singing the songs.

Proud Grandmothers....Gee and Maw Maw

Keenan liked having his sister's friends there.  He especially likes the girls.  He may be asking to come to her parties when she turns 16.  

Bailey loved all the instruments that Ms. Cotton brought with her.

Some Backyard Fun.

We enjoyed having Ms. Cotton and her pink guitar.

I think Bailey is ready to go with Paw Paw to the next Blue Grass Festival.

Strawberry Picking

Yesterday was a fun day with Bailey's preschool class.  We went strawberry picking and to a farm.  The kids picked some yummy strawberries.  

Keenan enjoyed the strawberries as we picked.

Down on the Farm

Baa Baa Baa....that is what we heard when we pulled up to the farm.  There is something about a farm that makes you relax.  I could have spent all afternoon there.  One of the teachers at Bailey's school lives on this farm.  We were able to enjoy our lunch outdoors and everything a farm has to offer.