We've come to the end of another school year. And true to the old adage, I don't know where the time has gone! I now am the proud mama of a fourth grader, a second grader and a "3's" Preschooler. The last couple of weeks of school were jam packed with activities at each of the boy's schools. Jake received an award from his school library for reading 100 books. Eric was the recipient of the "Heart Award" at his school. There is only one award given per grade, and he was the third grader chosen! Mike celebrated the end of his first year of "school" with an end-of-year bash at a local park that has an amazing water playground. And as if that wasn't enough going on, I celebrated my 31st birthday on the 23rd! My Supah-Fly Girlahs gave me some Birthday Love. As did friends and family. I am one of those obnoxious people who loves celebrating their birthday. (Don't act so surprised!). Chris gave me the *sweetest* birthday card, EVAH.
When you open it, it plays Spandeu Ballet's, "True". And it reads, "I'll always, always have a crush on you. Happy Birthday"
Um, yea. I pretty much don't need anything again, EVER. I was 16 when I met Chris. I've celebrated every birthday with him since I was seventeen. So you see, Chris really is my very own Jake Ryan. (You have my permission to gag at my cheesiness at any time).
He & the boys bought me my very own subscription to US Weekly magazine. It's trashy, I know. But I love it. It is my escape. And to add to the birthday loot, my sis bought me the *cutest* pair of sandals at Forever 21. I got a Target card from my in-laws. My dad sent me a package chock full of pictures from my childhood/high school years. My little nephew Caden handmade/stamped a Curious George birthday card for me. Yep. It was a fab day.
For year number 3 in a row, one of my dear friends, Lisa, made me a Hello Kitty cake. The decorations you see on the cake? They're RINGS! HELLO KITTY rings people. Fantastic! You should have seen me trying to convince Eric & Jake to wear one. (Thankfully, Mike & Caden are still good sports at the age of 3!).
Yesterday we went to wedding #3 of this year. And, I have exciting news to report! I did not ... I repeat, DID NOT wear my $20 Old Navy dress. Nope. I busted out my trusty cream trousers with a new black top from New York & Company. Add a pair of Nine West heels that I've owned for oh, six years + cute F 21 accessories + waves thanks to my lil sis, and I was good to go!
