We had a great week. . . lots to share :)

Saturday was Elijah's birthday party he is now 3 years old. What a big boy he wanted a Dragon Tales party it was so cute. I can't believe he is already 3 though and Carolina is only a month behind him. It was a great party for the buddy boy! He had a great time playing with his friends, cousins and family. My kids had a great time playing and I had a great time visiting. :) Oh and of course the boy made out like a bandit :)











Monday my brother in law WA came back from Iraq. We didn't make it to the 8:30 ceremony but we went to his Aunt's house after that to visit with him and it was wonderful to see my sister Stephanie have her family all together again. Both Aaron and WA left last fall and came back a short visit for Christmas and then were off to Iraq. Aaron got home the end of Aug. and WA is now back. I (and the rest of my family) are so thankful to see them both back safely.

Caden enjoyed his first cookie since we found out about his allergies (actually 3 of them). They made him sick before because of the egg and since then he wouldn't even try them (still won't eat cake). I gave him a bite and he spit it out and then was reaching for it. I think he spit it out out of reaction and then tasted how yummy it was so gave it a try. I am so excited to find cookies that are safe for both of them. I thought for sure that egg less cookies would be hard to come across.











Tuesday was a great day my 3 kiddos and I just hung out around the house and played games. It was a very nice relaxing day. That evening we had 2 friends Ash and Anna come over and play while their mommy and daddy went out on a date. It was alot of fun watching Caylea play with Ash they played dress up for a long time, then barbies, of course dolls, puzzles and you can't forget the coloring :) I had a lot of fun playing with Anna, Caden and Carolina they are so freaking cute! They loved the vacuum, bubble gum popper and guitar the best of all the toys.









Wednesday is our day to go to my mom's for the day and spend time with my sisters, mom, nephews and niece. It is such a great time we have just letting the kids run around and play together they have a blast. I have a great time visiting with my mom and sisters and of course seeing/playing with my nephews and niece also. Gotta love snuggling with the Sarah bear (the others are usually running around too much to snuggles with Auntie Chan). After hanging out it was time for Brandy and Amanda to head home for naps (oh like at 330 or 4) so then Caylea did her school. I was looking at it and it looks like we will be ready to start first grade in about a month. She is doing great with her school and memorizing her verses for Light Brigade. Then it was time for church the kids had fun like always. After that it was time for the grocery store. Going to the grocery store after church with my 3 and then my sister and her one 1 year old went surprisingly well. They were pooped and ready for bed when we got home though.









Thursday we started something new and fun. I am so excited my friend Whitnee came over and we cut and organized (well I still have a ways to go) our coupons and Melissa(((http://www.consumerqueen.com/forums/viewforum.php?f=10))) answered questions on IM that we had while doing it. The kids just ran around and played while we worked on it. I think it took a surprisingly long time but only when I looked at the clock because we were so busy talking/cutting/organizing that time flew. The day was almost over before we realized it and we barely had time to make one "quick" trip to homeland before time to get home and get dinner made. We haven't gotten it all figured out yet but I did get these four items for $3.75 which is less than what the toothpaste was originally. I can't wait to learn more about it and really get started.

I am going to make another post for today (Friday) but I have to get the pic's uploaded and re-sized first I am not sure that is going to get done tonight.
I will give a hint though Caylea has a new look. . .Update soon :)
See you soon my friends (((hugs)))