Stacy & Doug 10.4.2013

Everyone loves a good wedding. Weddings have a way of just making us remember how lucky we are to have each other and this one was no different. Stacy and Doug were married this weekend at Dorothy B. Oven. Stacy's son is one of Keegan's best friends and we are so excited to have them in the neighborhood now! This was probably the most kid-friendly wedding I've seen (they bring with them to the marriage a total of 4 children already). The kids especially enjoyed the candy bar and hula hoop contest. Not to mention the GIANT field they had to run around in while the grown ups mingled! Congratulations, Stacy and Doug!

When you're the best of friends

Life's A Party

This weekend we quite the party weekend.

 

We had a triple-Zoinks-birthday-party on Friday night. The jury is still out on whether that momma was smart to do them all together or just down right crazy! The occupancy capacity in the party room said "27", but there were at least 30 kids, plus all parents (maybe an additional 20 or so). It was comical and had my phone not been completely dead, I would have taken pictures. Not my idea of a great Friday night. They really should consider selling beer and wine at that obscenely bright, noisy place, but the kids enjoyed themselves. Lucky Jay got to stay behind to attend a party with the governor following his budget unveiling today.

 

Gavin won an FSU ball from the claw-grabber machine thing. This was quite a feat since 3/4ths of the balls were Gator colors!

 

Saturday morning laundry sorters.

 Sometime on Saturday I looked outside and saw this many kids playing in my driveway. I just love that about our neighborhood! Makes my heart smile. Keegan is in the tree and there are a couple of others not pictured. Poor Ella is the only girl, but she's oblivious to it!

 We found time to read.

 And I made this many PBJ's for the neighborhood kiddos.

 We had a little Superbowl party with Nana and Papa.

 And snuggled up by the fire to watch the kickoff.

A grand party weekend, indeed.

Friends Rule

Saturday was full of friends and fun. After a Christmas hiatus, I finally found some time to meet up with my running partner for a quick run. The kids played with the neighbors all day long, as usual. Keegan was invited to his best friend's house for a playdate and spent most of the day indulging in chocolate covered popcorn at Chase's house from what I can gather. 

We went to an early mass at a parish located close to our new home (instead of going to Faith Presbyterian) and found ourselves stars of the show when we were chosen as the family who brings the offering to the priests. Jay was no help as he didn't know what to do any more than the rest of us! The kids were instructed to "follow the boys in the white robes" and they took their job a little far by walking right past the priests and right up on the stage! We got a good laugh. 

In the evening, we walked down to the neighbor's house for a bonfire/football-watching get together. It was a great, well-rounded day for all.

Superhero Keegan and Little Miss Fancy Pants at the bonfire

 Coal Miner Ella and Superhero Keegs

 Cool friends -- Chase, Sister Lauren, and Keegan

 Too cool for Saturday!

Gilchrist visits the Jr. Museum

These two best friends went on this same exact field trip in Kindergarten. They sure have grown, and they're sillier than ever, but they're still BFF's. Bless the poor teacher who has to deal with them on a daily basis. During summer orientation, I noticed that their two desks were placed next to each other (due to alphabetical order). I laughed and told the teacher that it was very nice to meet her and that she'd be reconsidering that seating arrangement shortly. The next time I went into the classroom, their desks were on opposite sides of the room!

One-last-wild-hurrah

tall enough!

little friends

no fear

Mama's heart drops to the floor! My baby is on there!

Story time with Mrs. Claus.

He was the only one brave enough to ride with Mommy!