Memorial day weekend

Yes, late as usual!!

We had a great but busy memorial day weekend. I had to work on Saturday and I thought we had a birthday party Saturday but it turns out it wasn't until Sunday. So we spent most of the day at the park, just letting the kids play. Then Sunday we had church and we had two birthday parties to go to. The first birthday party we attended was at our local pool, and the kids had a blast! We spent most of it inside at the baby pool, which is heated. It was a nice day, but not really warm enough to be outside. We did venture to the outdoor pool for about 15 minutes. And that was all we could take! We then headed to our next birthday party. A little girl who turned nine, I have known her since she was in her mama's belly. I even kept her when she was an infant. So it was extra special to celebrate another birthday with her. They had a cookout with lots of great food, followed by Kendra opening presents. We then headed outside and the kids played on the swing set with frisbees and all the other presents Kendra got! And I got to hang out with my longtime friend Kelly and my sissy! A great evening!
Memorial Day we spent the morning at home. I rearranged the kids rooms and weeded some of my flower beds. While Randy and his mom planted our garden. The kids Played in the sprinkler while we did all the work! We then headed in and got ready and went to Mimi and Papa's house. We had a memorial day cookout and swim party. The weather was really nice, very warm but the water was still cold! The kids didn't seem to mind as much as JoHo and I! We still had fun though! After we ate too much dinner we took a walk down to the barn and the boys spotted the tractor. So, we had to go get PaPa to take then for a ride! Of course they absolutely loved it!

All in all it was a great Memorial Day weekend!! Not neatly long enough but still a great one! Lots of pictures!!

Wyatt's Day

Wyatt's birthday was Monday the 13th of May.  We celebrated with a party on Saturday.  But we also celebrated on his actual birthday.  Jillian's preschool class was going to the Zoo, and I thought what fun that would be to do on Wyatt's birthday.  I drove separately from the school so we got to stay most of the day.

This guy wanted to get a close up.  And Wyatt, he wasn't too sure about that!

We got to see the trainer work with Sasha the tiger.  It was pretty cool!

Wyatt's favorite, the elephants.  He loved them!

We then headed back but made a pit stop at my work and visited the kittens.

Of course they loved squeeze'n on these cuties!

We finished off his birthday with a spaghetti dinner, one of Wyatt's favs, and of course Cake!
I took way more pics with my good camera but haven't edited them yet!  This was mild, trust me!

 After a quick hose down in the tub, which almost turned red!  We went outside and the let the kids play!  The perfect ending to a perfect Birthday!  It was the best day!!

Happy Anniversary!

Happy 8 years of marriage to my wonderful hubby! Eight years ago today we said I do and started our lives together! Now here we are 8 years later, with 2 beautiful kids and a happy family! Love ya babe!!

The 139th Kentucky Derby

Saturday was the 139th running of the Kentucky Derby! Always a big deal, here in Kentucky! We are the horse Capitol of the World. I have never been to the Derby but I have been to the next best thing, a Derby party! The best Derby party if you ask me! All of my Dad's closet friends put it on. My dad and a few others are the bookies! And Ms. Nikki, whose house this shin dig is thrown at, prepares all kind of delicious foods and drinks. Everybody usual brings a dish or two as well. I always take an appetizer and a side dish for dinner. The racing starts at 11:30am and goes all day until the actual Derby run at 6:24pm. So we eat and drink and bet all day and then have dinner after the Derby! It really is so much fun, to hang out with family and friends, and watch the kiddos run wild! When it's warm enough, which yesterday was not, the pool is open and you can swim. But unfortunately yesterday was in the lower 60's and a little rainy. Everyone still had a great time! And I even bet the winning horse, Orb! He's been my favorite all along and he won! I only bet $2 on him but I won $12.50! Woohoo!!

Here are some pics from our day!! Happy Derby!!

Wordless Wednesday-My boys got skillz!

Our weekend

We didn't have any big plans made but had a great time winging it!

I had to work Saturday morning so Randy stayed home with the kiddos. We met up when I got off work and split up with the kids. Jillian came with me and JoJo while Wyatt went with his Daddy. JoJo and I went to Hobby Lobby to pick up a few supplies for Wyatt's birthday party and for teacher appreciation week at the kids school. I was so excited that I got everything I needed in one place! I would go into details BUT I don't wanna ruin the surprise of party decor and teacher presents!

Afterward we headed back to our little town and met up with Randy and Kimmi and Shelby and Patty and David. Dinner at Tumbleweed. Lots of fun and good conversation. The food was good too!

Jillian was dying to go to Shelby's house but I had a lot to do at home so we asked her if she wanted to sleep over at Shelby's. She was all for it until everyone was in their separate cars and Mommy and Daddy weren't with her, lol! So, change of plans. But then Miss Shelby was sad, so we took her with us, to our house for a sleep over! They were wonderful and had lots of fun together!!

Sunday we headed to Church and a had a bite to eat afterwards. Then we headed home to work on some crafts while the kids took a nap. Correction- while Wyatt napped! I accomplished 2 Derby shirts and completed 2 party decorations, with the help of JoJo!! Thanks again JoJo! We then had a family meal and called it a night!

Not all that exciting but still a good weekend for us!

Below, in no particular order 'cause that's the way my blogger app likes it, a few pics from our weekend!

What's been up-Instagram style

Here's what I've posted recently on Instagram.

Getting ready for Derby!!  Made a few shirts for the kiddos!

Riding MeMe's new horse, Zorro!  Isn't he beautiful?!

We went to a birthday party at the Discovery Gym.  The kids loved it!

The boys loved riding/sitting on Zorro as well!

A little swinging when it's nice outside!

Shirtless spaghetti night!!

I got an embroidery machine a month or so a go, and I'm addicted to making these shirts for the kids!!

Jillian on the rings, at the Discovery Gym.

I wore skinny jeans for the first time the other day!  I finally felt comfortable enough with my weight to do so!

I did some shirts for a friend's kiddos.  I love how they turned out!!

And that's about it for now!  Life is so busy, I'm trying to post when I can!  Derby's coming up in a few weeks.  Little man is going to be 2!  So, I'm a party planning fool!