Schools out and more party pics

Today was the last day of school for Claire. Between the balloons in her classroom and all the cookies she was a trainwreck. The kids were out of control! =) That's how the last day of school should be though! Now it's officially summer time. Whatever will we do. I am starting to think I may regret not signing up for summer camps!

Here are some pics of the birthday week. More pics here.

Barely alive

The fam has been down with a stomach bug since last week. It started with Claire last Friday. It hasn't been fun. Ferocious little bug. Luckily Eric and I didn't get the bug until after the party. Claire is much better and I am on the mend. Daddio is still not feeling well. :(

The party was a big success. We had a blast! Lots of family and friends and even a surprise guest. Our good buds Kyle and Marni surprised us all the way from Houston. I had no idea they were coming so they got us both good. What a wonderful night we all had together. My bro in law, Eric B, is still working on pics from the night. He was our photographer. Here is one little snippit...of course, I am not looking at the camera but it's still cute! Eric does indeed have a traffic cone on his head. It says...."caution, 50 yr old, senior moment ahead". LOL!! Yes, I bought it! I had to rub it in a little, right?!

More pics and stories when we are feeling human around here!

Fifty is Nifty

Happy Birthday Bear!!!

6 yrs ago when we met I thought turning 50 was pretty ancient and my friends used to joke when we were dating..."are you sure you want to be planning the fiftieth in 6yrs??" "Are you crazy dating a guy this much older than you?? =) I heard it all but I can say that I am so glad to be planning the 50th birthday party. I feel very lucky to have this man in my life. This weekend is going to be a blast and we will be surrounded by everyone we love (well, almost!). I can't wait!!

Birthday Dinner take 2

Dinner on Tues with my 2 babes and dinner last night with the fam. It was a great evening! Tom and Carla made AND brought over a wonderful dinner to our house. It was awesome! I am a lucky girl! Tonight I am off to hang with the girls....birthday dinner take 3!!

Water maniac

We had our first swim class of the year today. Claire is...how do you say...."comfortable" with the water. TOO comfortable at times. She did great in her class today but she does need to brush up on the basics from last year before she goes into the advanced toddler swim class in a few weeks. The one thing Claire is NOT is afraid of the water though. She jumps and flails and goes without abandon into the water. I am not usually a worrier with Claire trying new things and jumping into the pool (as long as we are there to help her of course!) but as her mother I can't help but want to grab an asthma inhaler when I see her taking off with that look in her eyes!! WEEE!!! SPLASH!

Ah summer....here we come again!

33

Birthday day has come around again!! The big 33!! =) Filled with lots of birthday wishes, emails, and calls. I had dinner with my 2 favorite people tonight and it was a nice evening. Now if I can kick these allergies that are bringing me down I'd be great!! Between Mom's Day and bday I have been spoiled this past week. E and I even had a night out Sat for a friend's hubby's bday party. It was so nice to get out and dress up cute!! Uncle G babysat and did quite a good job putting C to bed. =)

Off to relax in bed!!!

A look back, fresh start

I have no new pics from this past week but I am ready to move on from this last post so here is a look back at the last two years. I can't believe how much she has grown and how much her hair really has grown! It's still not long but it's so stinkin cute! I love those curls. I can't wait to get her in her swimsuit this year.

May 4, 2008

May 4, 2009