Last Week

I didn't take any pictures on Mother's Day, but my sweet family took me out to lunch after church, then let me relax and take a nap that afternoon! I am spoiled and was so thankful to spend the day with my three favorite people :)

On Saturday we went to a bowling party that Avery's dance studio hosted for all the dancers and their families.

Then we went to a picnic with our Sunday School class friends and their kids:

Earlier in the week Avery and I joined Aidan's class for a field trip to Going Bonkers:

Avery's dance studio also had "Bring-a-friend" day so she brought her friends Ambrielle and Hailey to class! Their moms are good friends of mine so we all went out to lunch at Chili's afterwards:

Here's my handsome boy before his school program:

Cousin Fun

Some cute pictures of the kids with their cousins this past weekend! Gigi, Cookie, and Jeff were in town and we also saw Aunt Lindsay and Uncle Jason. I can't decide which of the group pictures by the brick wall is the best. And I love the one of Avery and Sage :)

Bowling with the Boys

Instead of a big party, we decided to do something a little more low-key this year for Aidan's birthday. So he invited five friends over to go bowling and spend the night. After we got home from bowling, the boys had pizza and cupcakes, watched Star Wars, did some sock wrestling, and just played and had fun! Aidan has had sleepovers before but never with more than one friend...so it was pretty rowdy! But they had a great time. Thanks Connor, Hayden, Chase, Cade, and Tate for celebrating with us!

If you're asking yourself, "What is sock wrestling?" it's a game in which you try to get your opponents' socks off of their feet (while protecting your own!). Everyone has a sock that's halfway off their foot, and you have to stay on your knees while trying to steal socks and become the last man standing. It's hilarious! Here's a clip:

Aidan's Birthday Weekend!

Aidan turned SIX on Friday! He had breakfast on the red plate that morning, then Avery and I brought him Chick Fil-A for lunch at school. We also brought Spiderman cupcakes to share with his classmates on the playground. After school we had frozen yogurt with Kaelyn and Tracey! That night he had a small bowling/slumber party (separate post) and then the next day Grandpa and Nanna drove up to help us give Aidan his big present from all of us, a basketball goal! Grandpa and Nanna joined us for a family dinner at Cristina's with Cody, Amy, Sage, and Logan. I cannot believe my baby boy is getting so big! Aidan, we are so proud of the little guy you are turning into. You are social and love being with your friends...you are also a sweet and protective big brother (and cousin!) and you are a great "big kid" for them to look up to! You are what I call "all boy": you love sports, gymnastics, and just being outside. You are into superheroes, Star Wars, Transformers, pirates, army men, Legos, you name it. You've had an amazing year in kindergarten and you are right in your element at school. We can't believe how great you are doing with reading, writing, and math! You love asking questions about God, Jesus, and are starting to understand just how much He loves you. You are very thoughtful, friendly, big-hearted, fun-loving, analytical, inquisitive, and you love to challenge yourself. We love you SO much!

I got all my sisters with me

After my wrist surgery on Friday, I was in a lot of pain for the rest of the day. Daniel took great care of me and two sweet friends took care of my kids and chauffered them around town. My out-of-town friends that were supposed to stay with me that night very sweetly arranged to stay elsewhere...I missed them and felt awful, but I really needed to rest. I woke up Saturday feeling better so I met them all at the Warrior Dash race site right after they finished. It was very bittersweet hearing their funny stories and seeing them covered in mud but I was SO proud of them!!! They all wore wrist bandages in my honor. I teared up when I saw them...I love these girls and they have been super supportive of me throughout my ordeal :) Courtney, who's a nurse, even made me a Bling Sling which I LOVE!! After the run we went to the Gaylord where we lounged by the pool and then had dinner. And then, the moment I had been waiting months for...Le Freak, a disco cover band played at one of the hotel clubs! Dancing with one good arm isn't easy (and I know I looked like a major idiot), but I wouldn't have missed this experience with my KD sisters for the world. Seriously, I would have shown up in a body cast. The weekend was so fun and I am still cracking up at some of the memories. Laughter is definitely the best medicine :)