Where Am I?

Where am I? Here, there and everywhere!

Summer seems to be busier than the rest of the year! Yikes! I have a lot to share with all of you but can't seem to find the time to sit down at the computer and upload it. I hope to very soon as I'm itching to share. I still have pics to share from the remainder of E-boy's birthday. And life here, day trips, our vacation (only 220+ pics from that)........Yep. Be prepared! Lol.

We were away this past weekend and then our vacation was "extended" as our van needed repairs. We couldn't travel back home without them so hence and extra day and a half of vacation. Then a day at home to recover. I couldn't keep my eyes open I was so exhausted! Wow! Today I am buried in laundry and also need to run a few errands. Next week is a full week of VBS and Dave & I are group leaders. Busy, busy, busy........................

Our Birthday Boy ~ The Party

Several of you have asked me about E-boy's birthday party. I'm sorry I'm late in getting these pictures up.

Warning: You are about to see A LOT of pictures. Please note that these are only 1/2 of what I took at the party. Be prepared. You may be subjected to the whole lot sometime in the future.

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We had a WONDERFUL day. The weather was perfect and not a drop of rain. Thank you everyone for your prayers! The party went by quickly for me but I think it was just right for the birthday boy. He loved his party & everyone celebrating with him.

This is my ABSOLUTE FAVORITE picture of my boy at his party.

BUBBLES

I bought bubbles at Price Rite and then printed out colored pictures of Rescue Heroes and taped them to the bubbles. Wah-la! Rescue Hero bubbles extraordinaire!

Decorations
Sweet Pea colored these pictures for me and I cut them out and glued them to construction paper & craft sticks. I then used them as decor on the tables.

Birthday Banner

The girls made a banner for the birthday boy. These are some of the pics Boo colored and we glued on to decorate it.

Labor of Love
The girls worked late at night on a banner for their brother.

Friends

This was actually taken at the end of the party. E-boy wanted to give his friend Declan something. He was thrilled that Declan came to celebrate his special day. He gave his friend his football. It was neat b/c Declan told Ian he had always wanted one. This picture warms my heart.

Rescue Heroes
Again I found these online. I made this poster using some of E-boy's favorite Rescue Heroes and their bios. He plans to hang it in his room now.

Collage

This is a collage I made of E-boy. I wish I had thought of the idea sooner than the night before the party as I would have used more pictures of him as he was growing up. I still think it turned out nice. The memories are precious.

More Rescue Heroes

E-boy also wants to hang this one in his room.

Bubbles!

Jae & Declan blowing bubbles with a very excited Boo.

Noah & Sweet Pea preparing the water balloons.

S. Pea asked me how to fill them up. I turned to her with a smile and said,"I'm sure Noah already knows how." He laughed & heartily agreed.

My dear friend Alison saying, "Don't you dare take my pic...................."

Gotcha, Alison! LOL!

PRESENTS!!!!!!!

What is this? A scooter!!!!!!

And now a cool truck! Yay!


The one gift he has been asking for forever....Wendy Waters.

Pinata Time!

This of course is the birthday boy himself taking a whack at the pinata. I had told the children only one whack thinking they would go a few rounds. I forgot that Noah aka The Bruiser would be taking a turn too. Lol!

FIRE! FIRE! FIRE!

This game was fun. We pretended the playhouse was on fire and the children were the Rescue Heroes. They had to throw the water balloons at the house to put out the fire. After the fire was all out I awarded them with special Rescue Hero medals we had made and laminated. Everyone enjoyed this game. As you can see the adults couldn't resist and joined right in. Hee, hee!

More water balloons.

Happy Birthday to you!

Happy Birthday to you!

Happy Birthday, dear E-boy!

Happy Birthday to you!

And many moooooooore!

Not Exactly As Planned

This is not the cake we had planned to make. The one we had in mind was more of a 3-D fire truck. But time gets away from you when you are making food for a picnic lunch, making all the decorations, wrapping presents , etc. etc. So this is what Dave & my Mom were able to do at literally the last minute. E-boy still loved it so all was well. Besides it tasted delicious and that's the most important part anyway, right?

Making a Wish

The breeze was too much for all the candles but he did manage to blow out his main candle.

Those tires are delicious!

Hanging out while Bugs samples everyone's plates.

Buddies

These two are so cute together.

Jadziah & Bugs

See the expression on Bugs' face? Makes me wonder what he is thinking at that moment. *grin*

Some of the Decor

It was a wonderful party. Stay tuned there is more to come. Did you think that was all we did that day? Of course not!

4th of July Parade

Every year but one that we have lived in this area we have gone to the 4th of July Parade. It is a BIG parade and we love it. The one year we didn't go was b/c I was 6 days overdue with E-boy and it was an extremely hot day.
Our tradition is that Daddy gets up very early in the morning, goes down to the parade route and sets up our chairs and blankets. This reserves us a spot to watch the parade. This year Sweet Pea & Bugs went with him. He then picks up a box of Munchkins and we eat them while watching the parade. Nice!
This year the weather was perfect - not too hot, not too cold. And the rain held off until the parade was over. Very courteous, I'd say. It was such fun watching all the children but especially E-boy & Bugs. They were completely into it all. Bugs would get SO excited! It was contagious!

The traditional box of munchkins.

My love & I.

Marching!


Hooray!

Watching & Listening to the Uncle Sam Chorus

Our Little American Boy

Giant Spaceman!!!!!!!!!

Our Friend Roy

Yes, he IS a Navy man!

I get such a kick out of this duck on T.V. that I HAD to take a pic of his float.

Do you see him?

Polish Band

Took this one especially for hubby.

Bugs clapping & cheering.

He clapped & waved to almost everyone in the parade.

E-boy & Daddy. My big hams.

Sweet Pea & Daddy

This is Bugs "excited face". It was funny to watch! He'd suck in a big breath and make this funny face. He couldn't believe he was getting to see so many motorcycles, cars, firetrucks, etc. all at once! Little Boy Heaven!

This man can BOOGIE!

This is our friend Dennis. His wife was marching with him but wouldn't stand by him while he was dancing for us. LOL!

Grannie & Uncle Tim watching with the boys.

Awwww.....Boo & her Daddy.

COOL!

Look everybody! Lookie! Lookie!

Our Local Hero

I kept saying to everyone, "She's in our portfolio!" Lol!

De Gang

CURIOUS GEORGE!

This was definitely one of our favorites.