Catching up

Well, we've had a busy week and have some catching up to do. Last weekend we had the boys 2nd Birthday party (round 1) with our play group crew. There is a set of triplet friends of theirs that have an August birthday so we did a combined party for all 5 kids. The weather was a bit iffy but we pulled it off. They all had a great time. I don't think any of them had a clue it was for them but they enjoyed the evening. The Dads were able to make it too this time and we even threw in a few "adult" beverages for some sanity. There were 9 kids and 12 adults so they didn't outnumber us this time like usual.



I remember vividly last year's birthday party - as hard as I tried to make it simple so I could savor the moment, it was really not as enjoyable as I hoped. This time was a whole different ballgame. The kids are so much more self sufficient and they don't need constant attention. I soaked it all in and enjoyed the night just as much as they did. Their real birthday is still over a week away so we'll be having the "real" party over Labor Day weekend with just family. I look forward to that one too!

The boys especially loved the ball pit that our friends left with us for a few days after the party.

Mimi & Grampy had the kids overnight a few weekends ago so C. & I could go to a wedding. We had a ball and a nice night away - but the kids had even more fun!

And lastly, our thoughts go out to big cousin Em - who broke her arm this week falling off of a trampoline. We hope you're feeling better soon Emmy!