Early Birthday Fun

Dearest Blessings~

You two were sleeping by 10pm last night.  It was hard for me to fall asleep, so I didn't go down until closer to 10:30pm.  Grace, you slept in your bed until 5am!  Then, I nursed you back to sleep while sitting next to Joshua.  I heard daddy get up in the middle of the night.  He felt better once everyone was awake this morning.

We did some laundry this morning and watched all the trees blow.  It was so windy!  We also cleaned the downstairs this morning to prepare of Grace's birthday party.  You two helped us organize and clean the kitchen.  We also cleaned the downstairs bathroom.  Then, we all got ready for the day.  We played a little before people came over.

For Grace's birthday lunch we saw Gigi, Grandpa Jim, Uncle James, Mimi, Grandpa Mike, Aunt Katie, and Uncle Brennan.  Grace, you got books, a red 'radio flyer' wagon (perfect for the state fair, beach, or the park), pajamas, and a ladybug nightlight!  You both ate well too!  Joshua, you ate 3/4th of a hotdog!  You both had some birthday cookie.  I took some photos of you all and a little video of you two in the wagon.  Before people left, we called Great-Grandma and Great-Grandpa so you two could talk to them as well.  Grace, your birthday is actually on tuesday, but we decided to have a little cookout today since it was the weekend and nice weather!  ;-)

The party wore you two out though .... you were both were napping by 2:30!  And whoa .... you both napped for 2 hours!  Daddy and I were so tired that we actually slept with you two!  I took an hour nap!  Thanks!  :-)

Once everyone was awake, we watched the UNC basketball game!  We recorded it since we slept through the first part of it!  Ha!  We won!  Woo hoo!

Our celebration continued during dinner.  We had a fun dinner at Shane's Rib Shack.  :-)  Joshua, you ate a LOT of mac and cheese!  And, you fed yourself with a spoon and fork!  You also ate some fries.  Grace, you tried some fries, corn, and some chicken.  Joshua, you sat in the booth next to daddy like a big boy.  ;-)  We got home late, but we had fun together! 

This evening for bedtime we used the ladybug .... you two love it .... thanks Gigi!  ;-)

Sleep tight you two!

I love you both so much!

~Mommy