Happy Birthday Kate

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Birthday Eve...

So, I have a confession...

My children's birthdays are emotional for me. I am usually a mess. I'm not sure why.

I do my best to hide it and more often then not, I do a fine job. I don't think it is because I'm sappy about them 'getting older' or me 'getting older', I just think it is bittersweet. I so vividly remember holding them for the first time, feeding them, changing them, tending to their every need (whether is was necessary or not) worrying myself sick, and each year I have to let go just a little more. It is a good thing, a GREAT thing, but it is hard to watch.

Tomorrow is Kate's second birthday. We celebrated her birthday with family and friends last weekend, so tomorrow should be good, easier.

On a brighter note, the pictures are from her fantastic party last weekend. It was great to be with friends and family and celebrate a great thing, our Kate.

Party Pics

People have been cranky about the lack of pictures from Kate's birthday party. Here are a few to wet some whistles. :) I liked these the best.

~Chat soon!

my sentiments exactly!

This was Kate last week when she was recouping from an ear infection.

She looks pitiful.

I kind of feel that is how I look.

Emotionally, not physically.

It's been a busy, tiring, week, filled with drama.
I have noted before I am NOT a lover of drama.
Never have been, never will be.

I'm so thankful it is the weekend.
Susan heads home with Ellen (we'll miss you Doug!)
The girls are so excited.
Kate turns 2. My dad turns 61-lots of cake to eat!
I'm painting the laundry room.

Nothing like a new coat of paint to change your perspective.
LOTS to be thankful for.

~Chat soon!

Sunday...

Nothing better...

...the blue sky on a crisp fall day

...pig tails-even crooked ones

.....little fairies running through the kitchen

....squeals and dancing in the family room

~chat soon

*today, these pictures get me choked up...the good kind of teary-eyed. the kind that you have to pinch yourself to give a reminder that this is all yours! -its' okay if you're thinking it...i know i'm NUTS! :)*

Something's Cooking...

Mixer is turning...

Dips are made...

Brisket is baking...

Beans are cooking...

Salad is chilling...

Cake balls are ready

Curlers are in!

Kate's birthday party is today! Stay tuned for more fun! :)

~chat soon!

Magic House Madness

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of accompanying Anne and her preschool class to the Magic House. I would have had a TON more pictures BUT I forgot to check my battery pack the night before and about 25 clicks in, the thing went dead. I tell ya! Anyway, the few I got where good. Anne loved that I got to go, she loved being there, she loved introducing me to her friends, she loves life. What more can you ask for?


~Chat soon!
* I have a lot more to add to the story of the morning of the Magic House, but my to-do list is calling my name...*