This one had a Happy Ninth Birthday Party in October. Happy Birthday sweet girl!
A few years ago I started a new tradition where I give each grand their own special party with just me and Pawpaw and their mom dad and siblings. They choose their theme, I bring cookie cake, candles, decorations, and gifts to shower them with my love.
Gin
There was remembering 9-11 day. I happen to be keeping the youngest of the grands for the day. We had our own remembrance of that day.
I introduced him to the flag of the USA. We had our own parade and enjoyed our day together.
I can always count on dirt bike races and soft ball games to keep me entertained on weekends. My peewee class dirt bike rider brought home 1st place and hole shot, which is first off the start and first at the first turn.
This 10up team was on fire at a weekend softball tournament. They won championship after playing 11 teams all weekend.
One little one had tonsillectomy and took a few extra days to recoup and I got to stay a few days with them and give him all the mawmaw TLC he needed. He was a trooper and is now wild as ever.
Yes, this is all about the grands and how they entertain me. I have to show #3 out of the 5 to be even-steven. Her pastime is dance and having to be at all her sisters ball games. But when I’m there too, she’s my sidekick.
My dear sweet mother-in-law passed away at the age of 92 during this time. After the lovely celebration of life for her we took pictures of her legacy, which is her family she left behind. We know we’ll see her again when we all get to heaven.
Happy Birthday to the youngest of our kids. He’s a husband, a dad, a hard worker, fun, loves outdoors, loves to do the cooking, and loves everything else that would make him a great person. Yes, I’m getting carried away.
Happy birthday Trent!
I brought the party to him. I ordered and picked up the cookie cake, candles, a few presents, and a few decorations.
Happy Birthday Cohen. Oldest of the grands who holds the fort down when they all together.
Everett made 2 years old and Brynlee turned 7 four days later.
Happy Birthday Everett! Two years old. You are a handful, full of energy and curiosity. Always wanting to keep up with your big brother.
It’s Brynlee’s turn the next weekend.
Happy Birthday Brynlee! Seven years old at the water park with friends and family. You’re cute as a princess and you act like one too.
It did rain but they were already wet from the pools so they didn’t even notice.
Happy birthdays sweet Everett and Brynlee!
So, why not add some other photos from the birthdays.
Here’s a picture overload.
A
Things are showing up red, white and blue around here. Fourth of July is my most favorite summer holiday. So I start it early with Memorial Day. I like anything patriotic. I have to have the flag/stars/stripes in anything I see for home use. Like the paper products of plates, napkins, trays, etc., especially if we make a few camping trips.
I’m DIYed a few things to show my red, white and blue. Including re-vamping a three star thingy thing I bought last year about this time at Dollar Tree.
With an assortment of ribbons, lace, and fabric it’s turning into a wind chime without the chimes. It’s really pretty.
I always like a banner of some sort on my fireplace mantle. Simple. Meaningful.
A few more things left to DIY and the fireworks can start!
Gin
Quilting days are set aside for a short time while I wait on fabric to arrive that was ordered. So I switched gears to flower making. Yes, I’ll try anything once.
I watch a crafter on Facebook. She’s on live everyday, all day. And has such great inspirations and I just have to try some of them. This one craft was paper roses. I tried it and I liked it.
You’ll need coffee filters, paint, floral wire, floral tape, leaves, glue gun and a vase. Paint the coffee filters, dry, fold, cut, and wrap. It’s was so simple and I’m in love with the end result.
Of course, you could just buy pretty fake roses. But it’s the accomplishment of making your own fake roses that make them beautiful.
I made three dozen rose stems. I got carried away painting the coffee filters. Then I had to find three vases to stick them in with some fake leaves and some baby’s breath, which I did not make (haha).
Here’s the link for the tutorial Coffee filter roses . Try them and see how easy they are.
Happy Mother’s Day!
Gin
Happy Birthday to the oldest of our three!! Every year gets better and better.
He’s enjoying the dirt bike racing scene while his almost 9 year old races too. We try to make it to some of the races that are close enough to make there snd back in a day.
He’s holding on to 2nd place this season out of 20 or more riders in his class. Every race I hope for safety first, then to make it up on that podium for either 1st, 2nd, or 3rd. And he’s doing just fine with that.
Gin
After a day with the boys, I spent a short day with the girls. It’s true, girls just want to have fun. And that’s what we did.
They updated me on all the things going in in their back yard. The chickens were laying a lot of eggs, the blueberries and orange trees had tiny fruit in them. And The old swing their mom was re-furbing was finally done.
They have a new puppy. He’s cute, but I don’t envy them right now because I now remember how busy and frustrating house training a puppy can be. If you know what I mean?
We played a fashion game. I had to choose a fashion look and they went in their room and found stuff to play the part. I choose shopping fashion and beach fashion for a few ideas.
Note the mom’s high heels!!
They did not disappoint. They were so creative. These girls are on fire!
We had a fun day. They are growing up fast and I miss all the days we’ve had when they were younger.
Gin
