Birthday Parties

2 weeks ago Camden had a Birthday Party in the backyard. We swam, and did a few water balloons, and got out the big water slide. The biggest attraction was going down a little slide in the pool and having David catch them on the way down. He had kids hanging around his neck, leg, arm and really anything they could hold on to for an hour and a half. We had 28 kids there so we had to rotate, in and out of the pool. David was a great sport! I am so glad it was him and not me. I would have been so frazzled with that many 6 year olds swimming around me.

Yesterday we had Braden's Birthday Party...yes I realize I am throwing each of there parties, 2 weeks early. Camden's we did before a friend left to Utah, and Braden's we wanted to do before one of his best buddies, moved to California. So we had Six 12 year old boys out in the back, David set up the screen next to the pool, and they had a "Dive-In" Movie They watched the Toothfairy, while we had Nacho's. Then we had an oreo ice cream cake (well I skipped it cause I'm watching the sweets) But I hear it was delish! Then they got there sleeping bags out, and set up camp on the trampoline. Camden cried and cried because Braden didn't want little brothers out there. He finally caved in and allowed Tristen (since Tristen is such a good buddy to all of his friends, and he wants to be invited when Tristen does his 12 year old sleep over) I didn't realize we had started a tradition, but oh well. It went well. Camden however was furious that his brother who is 5 years older than him, wouldn't want him to join his sleep over. I let David handle it, while I put the 2 girls I am babysitting down for the night. David told Camden he could sleep infront of the T.V. and stay up late, which he did. However, in the morning we found out that he had snuck out sometime during the night with a water gun and sprayed the boys on the tramp. Lol! Boys will be Boys! The boys had a great time the next morning swimming and playing games on the Wii! It was a pretty easy party. The crazy thing is we celebrated both Birthdays before June 5th! Their actual birthdays are not till next week, and the week after that. We got a head start this year, and it is soo nice.

Happy Birthday to You! Let's go to the Zoo!

Tristen's Birthday was last week. He turned 10 years old. It's hard to believe he is getting so old. He is so responsible, and kind. He has so many sweet friends because of his really sweet personality. He is a true peace maker. However reflecting back on the terrible two's.... I never thought we were going to live through, his tantrums and fits. I used to have to hold the door closed because he wouldn't stay in time out. I couldn't just put him in the corner because he would get out and try to hit me or anyone near him. I remember at one point Braden 2 years older...giving him everything he wanted, because he didn't want to see him get in trouble for throwing a fit. (Wow!) Back then Braden was the peace maker. Now he is a BIG tease. Boys are Fun!
My Mom sent me some Birthday money. (It was a few months late) But I don't mind. I'm happy to celebrate my Birthday any time. So I used the money to buy a Zoo pass for the family. I know I am one of the few Mom's that really love the zoo, but I do. I think it reminds me of the farm back home. I also love the great work out, going up the hills pushing 2 kids in a stroller for 3 hours, has to burn some calories, right? The baby animals are so cute this time of year. We saw the Baby Orangatun, Girafee, squirel, prairie dog. So cute!