When my sister's best friend and I found out she was pregnant we decided to through a party! My sister has been one of our only friends who hasn't had or adopted a baby yet. We thought it was only appropriate to have a "welcome to the birth club" party. Each friend brought a desert, drink or decoration that fit in with the theme. We had "bun in the oven" cinnamon rolls, a "cheese ball" and virgin pina colada's to drink. We lounged in our comfy clothes and laughed hysterically watching the movie What to Expect When You're Expecting.
Having a baby is one of the best things in the whole world. It is an exciting, scary and humorous journey. I'm so glad to be a part of it with my sister!
When I was younger, every fall, my family went to the Books Family Farm to pick out pumpkins. Several years ago the family decided to stop hosting a big pumpkin patch. When it came time for Owen's first halloween I was a little sad to not get to take him to Books. We found a new place in town to that we have enjoyed these past two years. I was so excited when I heard that Books Family Farm started doing field trips.
Owen's first field trip! It was such a fun outing with friends. Mr. Book took us on a walk around the farm and told us all about the farm animals, turkeys, pigs, chickens and cows. Owen was so excited. Before we even got started he was chasing the chickens all around. He got to pet a cow and hear a turkey gobble. I think his favorite part was when they asked the kids to help clean up the almonds, still in there husks, that had dropped from at tree. Owen loved picking up the "balls" and throwing them in the bucket. He is such a good helper! He didn't want to stop when it was time to move on to the next thing. He got to quietly go in the chicken coop and collect an egg. At the end of the time they had the kids go out into a small patch of pumpkins and pick one out. He and his friends, with their rain boots and knit hats on, tromping around the field! So adorable!
Our little party boy! This summer has been filled with birthday parties. Owen has grown to love the colorful balloons, stripped straws and lots of little friends to run around with. This party was for his friend Cordelia. He had fun digging in the bark with her and giving her the owl stuffed animal we made her. Happy Birthday Cordelia!
PS I am starting to notice a common theme. Owen has so many little girls in his life. And they are all so cute!
We were so excited to have friends from college come to visit us. Lauren was my best friend in college. We spent so much time together, we did everything together. One time we even signed up for a ballet class because we planned on attending the first class in leggings and a tutu just to be funny and then dropping the class (we chickened out). I will always be grateful for her! She made me laugh, she was there when I needed someone to cry with or someone to celebrate with! We were in each others weddings and then moved into the same apartment complex (we could wave at each other from our porches!) and then three years ago we moved 1,820 miles away from each other. We have kept up over the phone but when she called and told me they were coming to visit I was thrilled. We loved showing them around our town and some of our favorite surrounding areas. The four of us (and Owen) had so much fun!!! Thanks for coming and visiting us Lauren and Cacey! I love you Lauren and always will!
This past week we celebrated one of my friends birthdays. A beautiful surprise party in the park with pink and green balloons scattered around. I love that it is starting to feel like summer around here. I love all the time spent outside, family vacations, frozen yogurt and time with friends. It is a refreshing season! I'm so grateful for all our friends and all their little cuties that Owen is getting to grow up with!
