Lewis' 4th

Lewis requested a Paw Patrol birthday party like his big brother...complete with pink frosting, yellow cake, 4th of July sprinkles on Rice Krispie bars, and his best friend Lulu.   He really loved the cake. We asked him multiple times if he really wanted pink frosting and he said yes every time. He got many thoughtful gifts both bought and hand made.   It was a perfect day outside so we enjoyed lunch on the deck. 

He took treats to preschool as well, but I forgot to take a photo. First he requested cake pops. Then he decided on apple pie. Then I suggested cinnamon donuts because it was easy and I had all the ingredients, and because Lewis LOVES donuts he happily agreed.

Happy birthday Lewis! We love you!

Apple Pie

 

Lewis insisted we make apple pie after school one day. 

Ummmmm...

I don't like cooked fruit so I never bothered to learn how to make pies. 

So we compromised and made what I call "daycare pies". That's when you buy pop crescent rolls, put pie filling in them, and bake.   Not impressed. I don't blame him. 

Different

 

Outside getting messy and making messes. Doesn't need much to busy himself. Makes nature "soup" out of anything.  

Inside making perfectly shaped fences. Likes to stay clean. Needs someone to listen to him as he talks about what he's imagining. Makes fire rescue out of anything. 

A Day at G&G's

All the kids were off school so we may at G&G's for a fun day. They got to stamp...which is a favorite! 

They get to eat lunch and watch a few shows so the adults can sit and chat over lunch without interruption. It's lovely.   

Bonus: city tree trimmers came by!

Sister Sunday

 Sister Mary Helen teaches at our parish school and she loves children of all ages. She loves to tease Augustine (which for some reason he tolerates from her), she makes Lewis giggle, and she loves to cuddle Elias (who likes her a lot). I love that my kids know sisters are every day, lovely people!

Fr. Sullivan gets thrown in the sister mix because we saw him the same day. He was my sophomore religion teacher and I didn't like him then, but now that I'm not a sassy sophomore I like him a lot! He was so sweet with Elias. He asked to hold him and kept him until Elias got tired and hungry. Father just really sincerely enjoyed baby cuddles and knows how to keep a baby happy!

Then we saw a bunch of CK Sisters and they just couldn't get enough! It makes me so happy to make them so happy with a little baby holding.   Sr. Loretta on the left was Logan's teacher in grade school and has been teaching for 53ish years! It was fun to see her too. 

Lewis View

   

Squeaky Clean

 

My friend started selling Norwex so I hosted a party for her. Mostly so she would get lots of new contacts, and for an excuse to open wine with girlfriends. Little did I know I would walk away with a TON of free products just for an excuse to drink wine and help a friend! It was really fun! And I'm cleaning house like never before because it is simple.  

Norwex has helped my parenting too. Sounds silly, right? Wel, not so silly when you are in the bathroom for two minutes (tops) and upon entering your living room find four places where your four year old has colored...NONE of them are paper either.  

I didn't freak out because I had an Envirocloth that would clean it all up! Since there was a way to clean it up (just water and the cloth) I stayed calm, handed my kiddo the cloth, and talked to him about the problem and the solution. Boom. Good parenting. No freak out! My friend who sells Norwex used Lewis' before and after photo for one of her ads...so cute! See? I'm saying "so cute" about pen on my walls and furniture. 

Contact Angelyn to host a party and get free stuff!!!