Family, Friends, Fairies, and Fire Trucks

Last week was a whirlwind of activity.  Monday night we got to meet up with Cara and co. and Kat and co. at Chick-fil-A since Kat was passing through on her way "home."  The kids had a blast and it didn't hurt that it was on free kids meal night. 



On Tuesday we were able to spend a little more time with Meme - my grandmother.  She was still here from going to Levi's birthday party with us over the weekend.  I hope my kids know how blessed they are to have an 80 year old great-grandmother who not only drives here to see them, but also lays on the floor with them to work puzzles and play Sequence.  My life is blessed beyond measure through this woman.


Wednesday was a lot of fun because my cousin's wife - Jess (one of the generous souls who keeps my daughter clothed) - and her daughter flew in from Illinois and stopped by our house on their way "home."  My aunt picked her up at the airport, so those 3 girls plus my mom and grandmother all gathered here for lunch.  We were also able to celebrate Makenzie's 3rd and my aunt Nancy's ... um, 29th ... birthday! 





Thursday was community helper day at school and Ethan was beside himself with excitement over the firemen being there.  It was about 39 degrees outside and drizzling, but that didn't stop the kids from wanting to see the fire trucks.



Thursday night Clay mom and niece were able to come over for dinner and hang out for a while since it was Lanee's spring break.  We also celebrated Mimi's ... um, 29th ... birthday while she was here.  Rachel couldn't take her eyes off of those cupcakes!



Friday quickly rolled around and Ethan had a friend from school over all day and I kept one of Rachel's friends all day as well.  The kids certainly were not bored last week!