Saturday, July 7, 2012

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Tonight we had our last birthday party in this house. My living room was full of those who have loved us and have been the closest to us these past 8 years. My BABY girl is turning 5 tomorrow. It has been an emotional night. I held it together during the party, even when those around me where letting the tears fall, but as my house is getting quiet the emotions are building up. I will, however, share that for another night.

Chloe told me a few months ago that she wanted an owl party. I did not know that she liked owls, but that is what she wanted. Since I love owls I was excited to do her party in owls. The problem, I could not find any owl birthday stuff. A few weeks ago when I was in IL I found some owls plates, balloons, and napkins at a party store. A few days ago I found the cutest owl stuff at Wal-Mart. I tool one of the napkins to a friend that owns a bakery in town and she made the cake. The cake was adorable and beyond what I thought it would be.

I made BBQ and just had chips and fruit. We had a house full of friends and family and Chloe got some really cute stuff. I know that I mention how alike we are, but as I watched her open her gifts her personality is so much like mine. She does not like being the center of attention. She got some Minnie Mouse underwear and when she pulled them out of the bag she was so embarrassed. I said that was the Douglas side in her, not the Riggs' side:) Well, I wanted to post a few funny things the kids said today and then I better get every thing cleaned up.

The house shown today at 3:30, so the kids and I went to Sonic while it was showing. Before we left Chloe asked where we were going and I said "Crazy Town". We left Sonic and this is the conversation I hear in the back seat.

Chloe- "Mom, we did not go to Crazy Town yet!"

Sam- "Chloe, mom was just joking."

Chloe- "NO. Mommy, say we going to Crazy Town!!"

Sam- "Chloe, she was just messing with you."

We were almost back home and Sam and Chloe are arguing about something and I say, "Guys, please stop arguing!" Emma says, " Mom, I am not in this mess!"

Well, I can't get any pictures to load, but they are all on FB:)

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