My Brithday Boy

The greatest birthday gift ever. I love you Carter . . . Happy 8th birthday!

SURPRISE!!!

This year we surprised Carter with a birthday party and boy was he surprised. It was so much fun to see him enjoying all his friends. We felt like we scored big with how nice the weather was. When we were planning the party, we weren't planning for 90 degree weather - so we lucked out and had the boys swimming, tossing a football, jumping on the tramp and enjoying some good ol' root beer.

What a great group of boys! I was so impressed with how well they kept it a secret too! Happy Birthday Carter.

another year already!

and they are off to another year of school experiences. the mornings find me home alone with little mitch. it is quiet and quite peaceful. the new school year is like a new year's resolution time for me. it is a time for goals, routines, and getting back to a schedule. it feels good, but we are all tired.

i don't have a picture of abi because it was dark when she headed out the door. all the kids are excited for the new year and ready for packed lunches, school buses, and the social life that school brings.