Weekend update

It's been a busy, fun weekend for us all. This weekend just flew by, and before I knew it, it was Sunday night! So, since it's late, here's the quick recap --

Friday morning is our usual neighborhood playgroup. It's always a great time for all the kids to get together and play, and us moms to chat and catch up. But, this Friday was a little different... It was Jenna's 5th birthday and her mom (Julie) threw quite the bash. Actually, it was an *amazing* party. I kid you not.... it seriously looked like Martha Stewart was throwing the party!! Everything was decorated in hot pink and lime green -- everything from the table decorations, to the invitations (which she made -- yes she's a scrapbooker, too), the balloons, and the cupcakes -- which she also made. She had adorable hot pink bamboo poles with lime green streamers everywhere. It was a little girl's dream!! The backyard was transformed into a party wonderland. It was gorgeous!!

It was a "dance" party, so Julie made a CD filled with every great dance song you could imagine, and burned copies for each of the kids. Katherine has fallen in love with the Chicken Dance, so we've been rockin' around the kitchen like a couple of dancing queens all weekend long. LOVE IT!! The CD also has The Macarena, YMCA, Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, Hokey Pokey, La Bamba, Electric Slide and about 20 others. It's great!! And Caleb -- boy can this kid get his groove on!! He's got all the moves!! Watching him dance just about brings me to tears I'm laughing so hard. He's half jumping and half spinning, but all in rhythm to the music!! It's a pretty unique style I tell ya!!

After we had lunch at Jenna's birthday party, the kids and I hit the mall to buy a shower gift for my friend Lisa who's getting married in less than two weeks. For anyone who doesn't know, Lisa is a friend of mine from college who was my little sis in the sorority, and a bridesmaid in my wedding. AAHH, the good ol' days. I'm getting old!! OK, this was a "personal bridal shower" and for those of you who don't know the lingo -- that means lingerie. I could hardly contain my excitement with the thought of taking two kids into Victoria Secret!! The thought of it about made me want to turn and run the other way! As soon as we walked into the store, Katherine picked out -- Ooooh, about 10 items that SHE wanted to try on and and buy for HERSELF! Yea -- and she didn't pick out the cute striped pants and tank tops either. No way, not Katherine.... she's picking out the see through, lacy, hot momma little numbers!! LOL. She then pulled a couple off the racks and tried to put them on over her clothes, and said, "Oh, Mommy, doesn't this look great on me??? Let's buy it! Can we, please"???? I couldn't get out of there fast enough!

After naps, the kids and I met Matt at the Lexus dealership to pick up my car. I've finally got my wheels back, which is wonderful, but I'm not sure how long it'll last. This last trip into the shop about sent Matt over the edge, so he's shopping for new cars. He insists that my car is a lemon, which it is, and doesn't want the kids and I driving around in something so unreliable. So, he's been looking into trading it. We were going to trade it -- in about a year or so -- when we'd need a car with a third row seat, but until then, I really wanted to keep it.

Later that night we went over to Matt and Jodi's house until about 9 or so, and then migrated to Troy and Andrea's to roast marshmallows. The kids had so much fun running around and playing with all their friends, and so many families were out enjoying the night and socializing in the backyards -- probably about 9 or 10 families. It was great! And Katherine is turning into such a homebody. If we're out and about after dinner, she wants to go home to see all of her friends. She likes being home, inviting friends over, riding bikes out front, and running through the backyard.

Saturday morning I got my hair cut and colored, and it was long over due!! I ended up highlighting it and then coloring everything else back to my original color. I didn't realize how dark my hair actually is... it had been highlighted much too often and was turning into a funky washed out shade. Not attractive at all!! It looks so much better now, and I'm glad it's a little shorter. It was getting too long and straggly!

Later that night I went to Lisa's big shower and bachelorette party shin-dig. We had a shower for her in Altoona and then went out downtown. It was such a great time, and she's going to be a beautiful bride. There's nothing better than seeing one of your good friends so incredibly happy!!

Jay and Debbie (Matt's oldest brother and his wife) were coming through town, so we had them and Todd and Caroline over for brunch. Katherine and Caleb love to "help" cook, so as soon as they got up they helped me make scones and cut up fruit. We also had bacon, scrambled eggs and hash browns. Caroline actually made the hash browns because whenever I make them they just don't turn out right. Maybe I should try reading the directions on the package!! Ha-ha!

After we were done eating, Jay and Debbie joined us at the home show, and I've got to tell you, the homes were amazing!! They were beyond gorgeous! Over the top amazing!! There's so much you can do with almost $2 million, and these homes definitely belonged in a magazine. I didn't realize how small our house was until today, but in reality I wouldn't trade our neighborhood for a huge house in an elite neighborhood. There's just something to be said for letting your kids grow up with tons of other kids their own age... besides, we're pretty far from being able to afford it! LOL.