Birthday party fun with friends

Our friend and Cate's classmate had a birthday party on a Friday morning since the kids don't have school.  The kids painted pumpkins with washable paint.  We promptly came home and set Will's pumpkin outside to finish drying.  It rained the next day and we had a blank slate to paint again.  Whoops.  

Collage of pics our friend put together of all the party-goers.

These four are in class together.  I imagine the classroom looks a little like this on a daily basis.

We came home from the party and I couldn't find Will.  Eventually I found him sacked out in his room taking an afternoon snooze.  

The next day it rained buckets all day long.  The pumpkin washed off and the kids jumped and splashed in the puddles with their rain boots and coats on.  They came inside drenched but they had fun.  We found rain coats/boots and winter coats/boots that fit for the upcoming season.  We spent most of the day moving warm season clothes out of drawers and seeing what clothes the kids might possibility need.  No one needs much of anything except Will but he won't wear pants anyway so I am not wasting anymore money on pants for now.

School stuff

I forgot it was school picture day until we woke up one morning.  The worst part was that Will won't (still won't) wear pants. I compromised with getting him to wear a daddy shirt and then threw on some workout shorts. Boom. I win. I am so smart. Until I remember they have to take a class photo where their whole body.  I threw my hands in the air and had to not care.  I got over it pretty quick.  

Cate had her first art project displayed outside her classroom. Her hand is the fish and the paper reads If I lived underwater I would...play under the sea. I would wear a white life jacket.  I am proud of her for having proper water safety knowledge.

This was the project outside of Will's classroom. I laughed so hard.  They must have had to describe themselves in their own words.

Miss M's picture day.

I got my hair cut off and it felt so good.  I rarely regret cutting my hair but am usually too lazy to call the salon and schedule an appointment.

I had a lot going on the day I got my hair cut. I had wanted to go to crossfit and then immediately turn out and go to dinner with a friend who I hadn't seen in a few months.  After crossfit my freshly washed and finished hair looked a little crazy.  I usually try to milk someone else doing my hair for a couple days not a couple minutes!

So much personality

A small glimpse into what I find on my phone on a regular basis. I am glad I upgraded my phone to the extra storage plan.  

Cate turns 3 years old!

At some point Cate turned three.  It just happened one day. Out of the blue.  We threw together a small party for family friends the Monday after Labor Day.  The Monday when we had come home from Iowa at 12:30am.  We considered canceling but Andrew informed me we didn't drive through the night to cancel the party. So we had a party.  

Generally when Cate's friends come over for a play date I throw some Schwann's chicken fries and tater tots in the oven.  I couldn't figure out what to feed the guest for lunch with little time to prepare. I decided tater tots and chicken fries was a winning decision.  The problem was that I didn't have enough of each item.  I texted the only Schwann's man's phone number in my phone hoping it was still our current salesman.  He responded fairly quickly and told me he isn't my current salesman but he was a manager and could get ahold of my salesman.  I had tater tots and chicken fries delivered to my house within forty five minutes of my initial text.  Talk about service.  It was a huge relief.  

We had push-ups and ice cream sandwiches for our cake and ice cream.  

Cate didn't have to make any decisions between ice cream sandwiches and push-ups. The birthday girl ate both.  And loved it.  Of all the children she has the biggest sweet tooth.  

Will and his buddy, Owen. Owen is in kindergarten.  When asked Will lists him in his line up of BFF's.

A little bit of the chaos. 

Aunt Janany sends a small gift for the two kids whose birthday it is not to ensure they aren't sad or feel left out. They got some new shades and a boat load of candy.

She sent the same thing to Cate too. I don't know why I didn't get a picture of Miss M.  

Aunt Jessie sent a baby Ergo so Cate can wear her babies around and still have her hands free for all important chores...like destroying my house.

At some point she lost her pants but it didn't stop her from keeping her baby from being worn or opening the rest of her presents.

She needs to work on proper care for a baby.  

At some point we celebrated my birthday.  We went to our friends house, had a delicious meal, the kids entertained each other, and there were more balloons than I have probably ever received cumulatively in my life.  Every day is a good day.