So while the boys were away, mommy got to play! I was so excited to start decorating for Christmas. It has been so darn hot in the desert that I feel Thanksgiving has just crept up on us. I wasn't about to let that happen to Christmas....a few white lights will always put me in the holiday spirit. I have only scratched the surface...but this is some of what I have done so far.
Last Sunday Patrick took Ryan and Blake fishing for the day at Lake Hemet. It was great for them to spend some quality time with their daddy! The perk for me was a day spent with Evan and Christmas decorating! Yes I know it is a bit early, but I couldn't help myself. We are going to gone over Thanksgiving so I got a bit of a jump start.
So, helping Tana plan her wedding definitely got the creative bug in me going! One of my dear co-workers Jennifer is having a baby and I was so happy that I got to plan her shower at work. I had always wanted to try making a diaper cake, so this was the perfect opportunity. I have to tell you...I had so much fun making it! It will definitely be one of my staples from now on. Jenn is not going to find out what she is having, so I went with lime green and polka dots as the theme. I have to admit it turned out pretty cute, especially since I only had two days to plan it. Seeing tears in Jenn's eyes when she walked in the room was the best part!! I can't wait to meet Baby Walton. On a side note....Miss Amy...get moving. I can't wait to plan your baby shower and to be an auntie again!
This past weekend was the Sacred Heart carnival. The kids had such a great time and I have to admit it was very well done! The weather was actually dare I say...cold! Which I have to say made it that much more enjoyable. It is always fun to see my student's outside of the classroom...they love to see my kids and can't believe I actually exist outside of our classroom walls. A fun time was had by all and I hope and expect that it was a huge success for our school.
Blake's 5th birthday was on November 1st. I can't believe my baby is getting so old. I decided to not get a huge, expensive cake this year like I have done in the past. No one in our family likes cake and it just ends up rotting away in the refrigerator. So I found this cute little one in the market. Blake's comment when he sees it..."That is hugest cake I have ever seen in my entire life!" The tall candles must have thrown him off! My mom and I had to laugh...no more 40 dollar cakes for this kiddo : )! Happy birthday my sweet boy! I love you bigger than the whole world!
