Spenser's 5th birthday

I was driving to pick up the kids at daycare and noticed a place that looked like it sold swingsets. I thought it looked cool from the road so I pulled in to take a closer look.  The place was called "Go play outside now" & it was actually an outdoor play park. I found the website & called about maybe having Spenser's party there & it was so cheap!  The best part was that all adults were free which is fantastic as sometimes there are more adults than kids & that can get pricey!  This place rocked- it had all kinds of cool, cute things. The best was water slide that adults can go on too (actually adults could play on everything- mostly)!  It was such fun & we plan to go again just to play!

 

 

As a bonus, here is a video of me going down the water slide!  (I didn't scream nearly as much the other times after this as I was used to it by then!

 

Party favors

I love to throw theme parties.  Currently I'm using Spenser's birthday parties for that occasion!  I let him pick what character he wants & then I buy favors accordingly. Last year Spenser wanted Thomas the train so I bought Thomas pez & Thomas train whistles (they had to be Thomas themed- regular train themed won't do for me!)

This year he wanted a Lego party so I found Lego mini figures & animal to build & Lego crayons on Ebay & Etsy for fairly cheap. As far as the favor bags go, Lego was discontinuing it's line at Party City so I had no luck finding Lego loot bags at the many Party City's I went to in town so I bought red bags from Walmart, then looked up Lego Ninjago eyes on Google images & printed them off, cut them out & taped them on.  Instant Lego loot bag!

 

 

Spenser's Preschool graduation

Today my big boy graduated from preschool.  His teacher has been wonderful!  He has learned a lot not only education wise but social wise as well. In his little class of about 8, he & one other child were the graduates as the others are still 4.  Congrats Spenser!

Race for the Cure

We're not the biggest fans of Susan G. Komen for a few reasons, but I wanted to do something to honor Mom's memory so this year I participated in the Race for the Cure when it came to Raleigh. I made pins for the boys & I to wear & mine had a pic of my Mom on it. It was an overcast day but warm & the rain held off until we were walking to the car!  Even though we did the at your own pace walk, I did "cheat" & cut through a Burger King parking lot & came out the other side as I was concerned for the weather & my sanity with the kids.

 

 

 

Lane's Baptism

Today Lane was baptized. I was wondering if he would talk and/or laugh during it but he didn't only smiled! Sweet boy. Everyone loved to watch him & told me so & even the Minister commented on Lane's happy demeanor!
Gran, Aunt Leigh, AJ & Evan came up from Alabama for the ceremony. We all had a nice lunch at my sister's country club afterwards.

                                                            Getting the water
                                                  
         

                                                               Smiley boy!

                                              with Gran, Aunt Leigh, AJ & Evan

                                    with Aunt Marcie, Aunt Ba, Caroline & Jacqueline

with Grandpa

 

Gorgeous gift from our neighbor!

 

Dance?

I don't know why this tickles me so, but Spenser came home from school one day doing this "dance" that his friend made up. Pretty silly but I laugh each time!

Building a patio

 

Jon installed a new brick patio off the deck. We put the smoker grill & firepit (that we've never used yet!) on it & will buy a small table & 2 chairs to complete it.