Girls weekend 2011

Girls weekend 2011 was the 12th time we have done girls weekend!!!

Its a nice relaxing way for all the women in my family to get away from the stress of everyday life and just have fun. No men, children, or pets are allowed. We eat lots of food, drink lots of beer (expect me this time), and have fun! There is usually never a dull moment with most of the ladies that come. My family is a rare bread of women. I think most of them are proud to be called a hoosier but they make it the most fun!

The pic is not the best of me or of most of us but it shows how much we don't care while we are there and how much sun and fun we had most of the weekend. I'm so happy to have a family that continues to stay together and support each other. I was pretty much treated like a baby for the most part all weekend because of being pregnant. I didn't mind since most of the time it was a 100*!

This is such a short post because "What happens at girls weekend....stays at girls weekend"

Allie turns 4

Sunday was Allie's 4th birthday.

I spent most of the weekend preparing for family dinner that was not going to be a party. I woke up early on Saturday and cut the grass, hosed off the patio, driveway, and carport, trimmed the tree, washed my car, Spring cleaned the house, and went shopping. That was all before 3 when Brad got home from drill. When he got home they took a nap and I continued to clean. After the woke up we went to Chuck E Cheese. She always has such an amazing time there. She loves all the excitement, kids, and tickets! When we got home a few friends of ours came over and Allie was full of energy. Normally by 10 if she isn't sleeping were doing what we can to get her to go to sleep. This time since it was her birthday weekend we let her have her fun. Once midnight came around and we sang happy birthday to her it was time for bed.

Waking up on Sunday was exciting. She already thought her birthday was over because at school on Friday they sang to her and we went to Chuck E Cheese the night before. Must be confusing for a 4 year old to have so many celebrations. After finally convincing her that TODAY was her birthday she made me sing happy birthday to her over and over and over. We went to the store and bought food for dinner. Came home and filled up her pool that she wasn't allowed to get in until later (torture I know).

Family and Friends arrived around 4. I didn't want to BBQ because it was already 97* outside so I though it would be smart to bake 2 pans of lasagna and garlic cheese bread! Thankfully it wasn't too bad because my house is the size of a matchbox and its not hard to keep cool. Allie was so super excited for everyone to be there for her. She owned it too. She kept saying "OK everybody its time to eat" "Okay everybody I'm going to open my presents now". She was in no way shy to show that it was HER party. She got clothes, shoes, jewelry, barbies, puzzles, money, and gum. She couldn't wait to open it all and play.

I had a hard time keeping my pregnant emotions in check for most of the day. I kept reflecting on what time it was and what we were doing 4 years before. It is just so amazing how time moves so fast. In these 4 years I have learned more then I ever thought possible. My sweet baby has taught me how to grow up, to love, to nurture, to be me. I never knew my heart could hold so much love and pride for someone. I think God everyday for her and I'm so glad she chose me to be her mommy.


Here are a few pic of Allie wearing some new things she received on her birthday....