Tyler Turns 6

How's it even possible that my "baby" is offically is 6?! He has been countin' down the days since the first of the year and is so excited to be 6...and soon, to be graduating kindergarten and onto first grade. He has really grown up and has really developed his own personality. Love it! Love him! He is all boy and his favirote things include collecting bugs, worms, frogs... He is all about trading Pokeman cards, much to my desmise, but I figure there could be worse things out there. He needs his own space now, and occasionally can be found with his bedroom door closed and a sign saying "No girls allowed." He secretly tells me, I can come in, but not Cassie! Thankfully, he still needs his mama to tuck him into bed at night, loves a good story to be read and has lots of hugs and loves...for now!
This year we celbrated at his requested spot, Jungle Bungle, which is a pizza place/kid zone...and to be honest, I felt a bit guilty with not having to prep or clean up! Kinda nice since Im 8 months pregnant! He, along with a handful of his friends played in teh bounce house and in the arcade. He thought for sure this was the "coolest party ever."
Today is his actualy birthday, my cinco de mayo baby and we will head to the farm after school so he can help finish chopping rye. He said, "Gosh mom, I'm the luckiest man alive." LOVE his simple requests and needs. I cherish 'em and him!
Happy Birthday Tyler!
xoxo!

Jersey mama's birthday wishes

Another year has came & gone and I'm a year older. I will admit, I lathered on an extra layer of anti-wrinkle lotion, plucked a few grey hairs and smiled! I have a good life and each year, I'm kindly reminded of all the blessings in my life.
This birthday was a bit different. I started the day solo with no hubby, as he had left way before the sun woke up! The Jersey kids came in and gave me a card and flowers from Scott. The card was one of those birthday cards that sang. This one was "Your still the one," and it just made my heart smile. Especially when the Jersey kids danced with the tunes. It made me finally get up, dance with them and smile. I started the day, before they woke, hovering the toilet, due to this bun in the oven that just likes to make its mama sick! Ugh.
Make the most of your day. Many calls, text, FB messages kindly reminded me how many loved ones I have in my life that remember. Even at my ol' age, its a nice reminder.
The kids and I dolled up, okay, I got out of my jammies, put a dab of lip gloss on and we went to the movies. A kid flick, that w/ plenty of popcorn kept them entertained and this mama too!
We spent the afternoon soaking up the nearly 70 degree temps helping feed calves at the farm. I guess this is what we do best. Plenty of giggles and smiles and it surely made this birthday girl feel special.
We capped the evening with french dip sandwiches, one of my fave (easy & delish) and strawberry shortcake (my all time fave). The kids were on their best behavior and gave big hugs and told me "You're the best mom ever." I should of asked for that in writing! ha.