Birthday Fun

Each of the girls has had a friend's birthday party this week. It is so fun that they are at an age that they have friends to celebrate with!

Last Sunday, Noelle and I went to Rio Vista Park to celebrate Alexis' birthday. I went to high school with her mom, Alison, and have been so blessed to have reconnected with her. Noelle and Alexis are just a couple of weeks apart, so they both just turned 2. We had so much fun! Joleigh wasn't feeling well, so she stayed with my Granny. It was nice to have only one child to look after. Alison did a great job planning a wonderful lunch, yummy cake and gave out generous gifts to all of the kids. She really out did herself. Noelle loved playing on the playground too!

Then today, Joleigh's friend, Lily, had her birthday party and invited our entire family. Joleigh and Lily go to preschool together and her dad, Andy, works at the church with Joe. Her mom, Jobey, and I are friends as well, so it was great to see all of them. They asked all the kids to bring their bikes and they decorated them and had a parade. It was adorable! Jobey did a great job planning activities for all the kids and had great snacks for everyone. The girls didn't want to leave. I thought Joleigh was going to steal Lily's Jeep and drive home in it.

I realized that planning parties is hard work, but so worth it when you get to see your kids and all their friends having so much fun! So great job to Alison and Jobey! And thank you Alexis and Lily for letting us celebrate with you! Happy Birthday!

I also got to celebrate Jena's birthday this week. We went out, just the two of us, for a delicious dinner and had coffee afterwards. We have been friends for 17 years and grew up down the street from each other. She is one of my oldest and dearest friends and it always a treat to get to spend time together. Our lives are so busy these days, but it is definitely the kind of friendship that always picks up right where we left off. So Happy Birthday to you too, Jena!!!