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Saturday is going to be a good day – it’s Robert’s birthday!!!
Happy, happy birthday Robert aka Soccer Coach, Dishwasher Unloader, Burger Griller, Light Bulb Changer, and Best Dad Ever. Being you has to be exhausting some days….
We’re so glad you make all the effort! Hope it’s the BEST BIRTHDAY YET!
We love you!
Welcome, Monday! We’ve got a lot to catch up on. I was actually gone for half of last week and, as much fun as adventures away are, I sure missed my boys. I flew out to CA on Tuesday, spent the day in the office in San Fran on Wednesday, and flew back on Thursday. Phew. Big thanks to Robert and Susan for keeping everything running while I was gone!
A few pics from San Fran – me actually wearing real work clothes, my view from the office for the day, and my awesome dinner at Pacific Catch (it was worth photographing if only to make Robert jealous!) 🙂
Meanwhile, back at the dude ranch, the boys had a great time going to school, gymnastics and swim and even getting special treats from the Fire Station!
But, as I’ve said before, the best part of going away is coming back home…
A few other things to catch up on. We got a new car two weeks ago – one with a 3rd row to make room for #3! It’s an Acadia and, so far so good!
After Maxwell’s birthday party, we wrote thank you notes for all of his gifts and he wrote his name on every single card – in orange pen of course! I was super proud of him and only had to bribe him with a few handfuls of Pirate’s Booty! 🙂
(also have to note that he was super disappointed that his stationery doesn’t have firetrucks on it. In my defense, I ordered this before he could even talk so had no idea the love of firetrucks would be so strong! On that note, anyone seen any cute firetruck stationery? My usual go to, Minted, is failing me.)
Two weekends ago, Robert and I went to the AL game and had a blast in our (thankfully shady!) seats. Roll Tide!
The boys stayed home with Ms. Jen from school and didn’t miss us one bit! and yes, I wore Maxwell’s Big Al hat to the game – fits great!
Maxwell’s getting really good on his bike and the past 2 weekends we’ve gone on long walks where he rides the whole time! Go Maxwell!
We went to eat at The Club on Friday night and the weather was perfect. The boys loved throwing all of my change into the fountain…
and I loved getting a picture where they were both smiling (and looking off to the side, but, I’ll take what I can get!)…
Finally, I don’t have a picture for it but Robert started a new job Monday and had a great first week! He’s back at the company that he started with when we moved to Birmingham and we feel he’s just where he should be. We’re all super proud of him! We love you Robert!
Phew, feels good to be caught up a little. See you tomorrow!
Today we just have just one thing to say…
Happy Birthday GJ!! We think you’re the BESTEST!
We love you!
We had Maxwell’s birthday party at the house last weekend on the Saturday 9/6. I had really wanted to try and do it at a park but Maxwell insisted on having it in the backyard and I’m glad he did because it turned out great. While he originally wanted the party to be about all rescue vehicles (police, fire and ambulance) we convinced him to just go with a firetruck theme (much easier on me!).
The big treat? Getting this giant firetruck bounce house delivered at 7am!
To say Maxwell was excited would be an understatement!
And to say he was excited about taking pictures in front of the bounce house would be a lie. 🙂
But, he obliged for a few and made me happy.
We got the backyard all decorated with balloons, set up two bubble makers and brought out plenty of shovels and buckets for the sand table…
Then we waited for all of his friends to show up! We had a great turnout with about 18 kids plus other special guests Susan and Barry, Lulu and Granddad and, of course, GJ and Daddo!
After the kids had worn themselves out playing in the blazing hot sun, we brought out the cake (which was from Olexa’s and was FANTASTIC)! Of course Maxwell’s best buddy, Lila, was standing right next to him as everyone sang and I don’t think anything could have made his birthday better! 🙂
But then Cecily wedged herself in between Maxwell and Lila and I was laughing to myself as I watched Maxwell give her the evil eye! ha!
He got over it pretty fast though and happily blew out his candles and then everyone enjoyed a big slice of cake!
A fun, successful, hot 4th birthday party in the books!! Happy Birthday Maxwell!
My parents got into town on Thursday of last week and Maxwell couldn’t wait to open his birthday presents from GJ and Daddo! We’re clearly going with a “rescue vehicle” theme this birthday and GJ and Daddo supplied him with plenty of police gear…
He also got Chase from Paw Patrol (basically Maxwell’s favorite gift ever)!
Not to be left out, Spencey got his own police car and hat too! The fire chief jacket worked just fine as his police jacket.
It wasn’t long before Maxwell the policeman gave us all a ticket and put us under arrest!
As I said on Instagram, I’ve always felt like I live in Mayberry and now I have my very own Andy Taylor and Barney Fife! ha!
See you tomorrow!