Happy Birthday

Today is my sweet mother-in-laws birthday.

Tonight is my sons first baseball game. I am very nervous since its kid pitch. He already has lots of bruises on his legs from being hit by his own team members. The coach has my son playing several positions. He starts off as catcher and takes turn with another boy on the team. When he is not catcher he is either third baseman or outfield. I have signed him up to attend the Rice University baseball camp this summer at Reckling Park on campus. He is so excited to be able to work with top notch baseball coaches and university players. Now he wants all Rice Owls t-shirts and caps. He even told me that he would like to attend that university which made me very proud. It's a very distinguished university and only the top notch are accepted. My DH's parents both attended so maybe he can squeeze in.

Have a wonderful day!

Happy Birthday

Today is my DS's birthday. He is 9 years old going on 16!!!! We are having a special dinner tonight to celebrate, Greek Chicken and Pasta. We celebrated with my family on Sunday. Not sure if I'll have a party with friends this year. It's too difficult trying to coordinate sport schedules.

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday Sister Baby! Today is my little sister's birthday. We celebrated yesterday after church at my parent's house. My parents cooked a fabulous lunch and a delicious carrot cake with cream cheese frosting for dessert. My dad is a diabetic and you would never know that the cake was low fat/reduced calorie/low sugar. It tasted just a yummy as the regular high fat/calorie cake. For each of our birthdays, my dad bakes a cake of your choice. My sister said surprise me so he fixed what he has been wanted to try, his low sugar carrot cake. For some reason, I didn't take one picture yesterday.

Hope your week is off to a great start!

Fun Birthday Party

We attended a fun birthday party given by the Melkus Family for their son. They had the party at Incredible Pizza. It's a place with a huge pizza, pasta, salad, soup and dessert buffet. There are different themed rooms in which you can seat and eat your food. Then the main attraction is the game area. Video games, ball games, driving games, miniature golf, bumper cars, bowling and mini go-karts race cars.

My boys enjoyed the go kart race cars. It's run like a real race. There is an announcer over a loud speaker giving status at to what car is in the lead, how many laps to go, etc. The winner of the race receives a ribbon and my DH won both races that we did. Here are a couple of pictures from the race.

Waiting to get into the cars.

My DS was the first in the line up.

My DS acting like he is cool.

My DS in burnt orange Texas colors and his friend Alex in maroon Aggie colors. Needless to say Texas lost to Texas A & M in the football game that day. We were shocked.

My DH and Johanna last in the line up. Johanna drove like a turtle and DH was super fast.

DH with his winning ribbon.

Saturday

What a productive Saturday! I got up early (okay 8 am) cooked eggs and toast for my boys since DS was having a soccer game later that morning. I met my friend LC to get our spa pedicure and catch up on the latest gossip and news from work. We both work at opposite ends of our school and rarely see each other, so it was a real treat! Thanks LC!

Then I hurried to the soccer game, which they won 8-0. I hope the boys have another awesome year! My DS made a goal and did a great job passing the ball to other team members. We had lunch at one of our favorite burger joints. DH had to go downtown for the Astros game, so DS and I went to Toys R US looking for littlest nieces birthday gift. My sister finally decided to celebrate her birthday. She turned one in August. We got her a toddler swing for the swing set that my siblings and I enjoyed growing up. My sister got the swing set when she moved into her home and had the first grand baby between her and I.

Before going out to the party DS and I came home to watch Breakfast at Tiffany's. One of my favorite movies. I just love Audrey Hepburn. Her style, elegance and how great she looks. DS wasn't too interested in the movie and found something else to due shortly after it started. BOYS! The party was fun and we had a great time.

Also, I want to share with you another thrifty find. I found these bushel baskets and can't wait to fill them with fall foliage. I will be heading to the garden store soon. When I get them filled, I will show you. I must admit I got the idea from the very talented and creative Tina at Cherry Hill Cottage. She had found some earlier in the month and I had been searching for some at my thrift stores. Please go visit Cherry Hill Cottage, just click on her link in my Daily Inspirations, when you get a chance.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Happy Birthday...

to my littlest niece. She turns one year old today. She is already walking, jabbering and getting into all kinds of mischief.

Only 8 More Days

That's all I have until I have to return back to work. I am a teacher and I have enjoyed the time off this summer but I have so much more I want to accomplish before heading back to work. One thing we will be doing next week is taking off for a few days and heading over to New Orleans. DS loves animals and watches Animal Planet quite a bit. He is enthralled with alligators and wants to go on a swamp tour. So being the great parents that we are, we are taking a trip to the Big Easy to do all the touristy things. We will be also hitting the Aquarium, Zoo and Paddle wheel boats along with eating like crazy at fabulous restaurants. We will not be on Bourbon Street! I will be taking pictures and may post some when I get back.

Tonight we are celebrating DH birthday. We will be going to a local restaurant for dinner with friends and family. He turned 40 in July but this was the only time with his work schedule that we could celebrate. Behind the restaurant is a golf driving range so the guys will be having a good time out there. My parents are making the cakes. Yes, two! DH couldn't decide so they are making a banana nut with cream cheese icing and a strawberry with cream cheese icing. For every bodies birthday in my family, my parents make their cake of choice. I have a few last minute running around to pick up some things for tonight. It's going to be fun tonight!

Have a great day!