Saturday fun!

We left our house Saturday morning at 8:30 and I think we might have been home a total of 30 minutes the entire day in between everything we had going on.  We started the day by going to Brayden's football game.  It was the first one we have been able to attend so far this season.  Brayden "the beast" Gilley was on top of his game and we had a great time cheering him on.  As an added bonus we got to see some friends that were playing on the other team.  Karson and Kaya have been friends with Caden and Paige since birth.  They both went to Patricia's too and it was so fun to see them.  I felt like I was at a hight school game.  It had announcers and even a half time show.  It was a great time!

Next was Sam's birthday party.  Amy did a great job with his cake.  It was so cute! It is always a great time getting to see family and having everyone together.  I got to hold my cousins new baby.  He was so sweet and a little chunk!  Sam got a trampoline for his birthday and the kids all had a blast jumping on it.  I could have stayed all day I was enjoying it so much, but our day was not over.

We left from Amy's and headed to Chuck E Cheeses for a girls birthday party that is in Paige's class at school.  I have gotten to know her mom from PTO and they are a sweet family.  Her BFF cailyn was there also so she had a great time.

We ended the day with Caden's baseball game.  He did great even after such a long day.  Brayden was also playing on the next field so we got to watch him too.

  

It was a busy but great Satuday!

Just keep swimming!

Look who has made it a year!  Paige's fish is still alive and kicking.  Rainbow Flower seems to be doing well and I think he has grown.  Of course I change the water, but Paige is very good about feeding him and will panic if I let his fish tank get too dirty.  

He sleeps on his little leaf and when I tap on the top of the tank he knows it is feeding time.  I actually read that betas are pretty smart fish and trainable.  I initially did not want to spend too much money on a fish, but since he made it a year we might celebrate by buying him a toy ring.  I saw them at petsmart and apparently they will learn to go thru the ring sort of like a game.  

We had a lot of animals as kids.  Fish, birds, rabbits, hamsters, you name it we had it.  I would love to have more pets, but daddy says no!  Lol. So we will enjoy the ones we have.  

Happy 1 year Rainbow!  

Lunch time!

Today Jimmy and I were able to go eat lunch with the kids at school.  They don't have lunch exactly at the same time, but there is about 10 mins when their lunch times cross over. I love getting to see them in the middle of their day.  Hopefully this is the first of many lunch dates at school with my babies!

I'm a survivor!

I was singing this song in my head today.  We survived the first week of school.  And with flying colors I think.  Everyone got good notes in their folders and routine is back in full swing! Monday is Labor Day which means a long weekend!  We definitely need it.  We are looking forward to birthday parties and relaxation this weekend.

8 is great!

That was the theme of today.  Eight is great!  Caden was so excited he woke up at 4:30 this morning to tell me it was his birthday.  Lol. Jimmy worked nights so he surprised Caden with donuts for breakfast and we let him open his gifts.  He has been talking about the giant pixie stick his teacher would give him since meet the teacher.  He was proudly waving it around when I picked him up.  

We had family over for pizza and cake.  Cici's was Caden's choice.  BBQ pizza and Mac-n-cheese was his pick.  (Yuck). We all had a great time.  Apparently I had a really good time, because I forgot to take one single picture.  Even though I hate it when that happens it just means I was really living in the moment.  Sometimes I get so worried I might miss getting a photo of a memory I miss being an actual part of the memory.  

Caden said he had a wonderful day.  How could turning 8 not be great?  I am beyond blessed to be this little boys mom.  Happy birthday Caden!

First day of school

Yesterday Caden and Paige had their first day of school.  I can't believe they are in kindergarten and 2nd grade.  They have both been excited for school to start and after weeks of build up I was glad it finally did too.

Caden walked right in like he owned the place.  Lol. He already told me the first week of school is super easy.  He was excited to see his friends and get started.  I had to basically tackle him to get a kiss goodbye.  This year I did not even go in the classroom, just said my goodbyes at the door.  I have a feeling next year I won't even get that.  It is bittersweet, but it is good to see him start to gain some independence and it just reassures me how much he likes it there.  

Paige has been waiting to be at school with her big brother.  She is extremely shy and I was very worried about how she would do.  You could tell she was scared, but she walked right in, said hello to her teacher and started working on the paper on her desk.  I though she might cry for a second, but there were no tears.  Whew!  We said a quick goodbye and I can't lie I am the one that cried after we left.  Jimmy acts tough, but even he went back and peeked in on her to make sure she was ok.  

They both came home happy and Paige said she loves kindergarten!  I am looking forward to a great year!  

What could too off an emotional week?  Tomorrow Caden turns 8!  I am sure I will be crying again.  Love my babies!

**Update**

Caden's lip is so much better.  You can't even notice it in the pictures.  He will have a small scar, but the stitches have already dissolved and now he is his old self again.  Praise Jesus!

Moving on up

Today Paige promoted out of the beginner department into the elementary department at church.  I was very sad to see her go.  She on the other hand was excited.  I think it helped that Caden would be in there with her.  

It did work out that I was working in children's church today.  I got to see her in action and she really did enjoy herself.  It made me feel much better.  

Right now the house is quiet and the kids are in bed.  Tomorrow is the first day of school!  Both kids are excited.  I will try to keep it together since my last baby is starting kindergarten.  I hope I can!