Weekend update!

Haaaaappy Monday, Friends! I am super dooper excited because this is a short week. Not to mention, it's the beginning of Mister's birthday week!

I decided to join in on a linkup for this weekend wrap up.

{Friday}

A couple of our friends stopped in to deliver Cooper's birthday present, since they will be unable to make his party. Mister did have fun ripping the paper, but really enjoyed pushing around/stepping on the box! He got a ton of new clothes. Thanks, Liz and Josh!

Since L&J just found out they are having a baby, I threw together a little goody basket for them ... mostly to help Liz address her cravings! I did crackers, Flipz, a receiving blanket, a rubber ducky, water flavor packets (I remember those days!), and a couple books for Baby H. We also got pizza and had a great time visiting!

{Saturday}

As usual, I got started on the cleaning and laundry pretty early. When C took his morning nap, I headed downstairs to test out the treadmill. Woof. Let me just say I hate the treadmill because you have to run at a set pace. Then there's the fact that it's been about four weeks since I last ran. Oh, and I didn't take my Claritin. At least I did some running, right?

That afternoon we loaded up and went to a Power Rangers birthday party. Made a quick trip to Cape to look at gun holsters and pick up party supplies at Sams.

And Saturday night was epic. My good friend Christine and her boyfriend, Greg, were in for an early Thanksgiving, so we all hung out that night. Catching up. Having Chinese. Playing Apples to Apples and Privacy. Having our boys play, until they finally passed out around 11 p.m. Just perfect.

 

{Sunday}

Thanks to our late night, C slept in until 9:30 a.m. - which allowed us to sleep in AND eat breakfast before he woke up! Once C laid down for his nap, J & I got to work down in the basement, beginning to set things up for this weekend and finishing cleaning. Like a dork, I totally forgot to take any pictures ... but I promise, there will be plenty in his first birthday post!

We then got to working outside ... organizing near the doors, placing some blocks around shrubs, etc. Hubby then decided to work on putting together the cover for Coco's pen, so Coop and I helped some, until we had to go in. Thankfully, Mister cooperated rather well while I was able to get some house cleaning done.

We wrapped up the night with fish stick sandwiches, the Amazing Race, and Hawaii Five-0. A great weekend!

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melts my heart

I've talked about my little friend Payton on the blog before. He is the kid who made me an aunt (in that his mom and I are bff) and taught me A LOT about being a mom. I call him my guinea baby - I learned to use a carseat with him, feed, burp, put together a pack and play and so much more.

Hubby has learned a lot from Payton also. And Mr. P definitely gives him a run for his money! Every time we've watched Payton since he turned 2, he keeps hubby on his toes and insists that he help feed "his" horses, and learns to workout and play pool from "Unk Jim." Now that we have a son, I know that it won't be long until our boy does the same things with daddy.Anyhow, last weekend, Payton & Mommy came to visit and I snapped a few pictures of the boys. They melt my heart - I so love that I have a boy that Payton can teach all sorts of things :)

So sweet.

Payton's family just found out they are expecting another little one! I can't wait to have another niece/nephew to spoil and love on, and from the looks of these pictures, I think he will be a great big brother!

Wedding weekend

This weekend was the much-anticipated bachelorette party/bridal shower for my good friend, Jessica! I am a bridesmaid in her wedding. 


I didn't take my camera out on Friday night, because I only have a work one and was just taking a small clutch. So I stole a few from friends and have a couple of iPhone ones. 


You may remember, we did an 80s theme. We went to a brewery in Cape Girardeau (Buckners for any local readers) and had a great time! Jess said she wanted a burger and a place where we could have a private room,and this place fit both requirements. Plus, it was within walking distance of several other bars with dance floors. Also, we had the party close to home instead of going to St. Louis or Memphis, since it was such a hectic weekend, and a couple of the girls with babies preferred to come home that night!


Here are all the gals who dressed up (we had a few Debbie Downers!)

Jess is the one in the black/gold dress and sash. She looked like an 80s Barbie!

My friend Christine and I. I can't decide if I like the bow on my head or my dress better!

J took a picture of just me, but I don't have it yet. But I think you can get the idea from the above picture. 


A couple pictures from later that night...

I've missed that redhead!

The shower was on Sunday. And I am just thinking, Thank God it's over! It went well, but when you have several leaders/dominant minds, it gets tough.


The wedding colors are navy and silver, so that was the basis for our decor. 

The cakes were a big point of contention for us, so we ended up letting the bride pick them out. Jess had shown these to me before, and I totally love them!

We also got a few group shots. Here is the bride and her maids:

And here I am with her:

Hurry up, May 28!