let the party continue...

My third graders and parents threw me a surprise birthday party...they are the sweetest kids (and they kept it a secret!)

celebrating...

 with a red velvet, chocolate covered strawberries, 7 girlfriends, gold themed sleepover...and a glass of wine for mama!

Cheers to sassy, sweet , independent 11!

golden 11

Our Girl

 :: Amazing, tender hearted big sister

:: Founder and Enforcer of Taco Tuesdays

:: Water loving, fish of a girl

Happy Golden Birthday my sweet, sweet girl.

very first job

Ry had her first babysitting job this weekend. We had friends drop off their 1 1/2 year old bundle of smiles and roaring dinosaur for Ryan  to watch while they got a work out in. She did such a good job!

I see this as a big part of of her future, but I still wonder...when did she stop needing a sitter to be one?!?
Our big (almost 11) girl. How special you are.