tuscan's birthday party....

i feel like a bad mom, i have been horrible about blogging lately - ever since i started working from home my internet time has really diminished...and i cant even promise that i will try to get better at it!

but here is a recap - there hasnt been to much exciting going on in our life lately, which could actually be a good thing for once. but we did have tuscan's birthday party this past weekend and kelly came down for a visit with riley! the party was amazing, very laid back which gave me a lot of time to actually visit with my guests. the kids were all so well behaved, the food of course was amazing ("mad good" if mandy was here!) the weather was better than we could have ever prayed for and tuscan was truly blessed. when i sent out invitations for his party, there was a little poem along with it "from him" and this is how it read:

i know it might seem silly, since im only turning 3 but this year for my birthday ashley furniture is the place for me. im getting really big now and im going to be starting preschool so this year for my birthday a new bedroom set would be really cool! i hope you can make it on my birthday party day, if not you'll have to come over on another day to play. i hope you like my letter, its my birthday boy wish a chance to share my birthday with you is something i wouldnt want to miss! so much love, tuscan

and not only did i get quite a few compliments on this years little jingle, but it also made it easier for people to decide what to get him! and it helped us out tremendously!! i have to say though, the best part was seeing the look on tuscan's face yesterday as he walked up to the counter at ashley furniture and handed the guy his envelope of birthday money to pay for his new bed!! i have never seen my little boy so proud!! so yes, the set is ordered, his bed and two dressers...pics will be posted once its delivered - hopefully by next weekend! but for now, here are a few pics from his party.

if you would like to see more pics, ill be sending them through snapfish - if you do not receive them then you must not be on my snapfish mailing list, so just leave me your email address in the comments and ill be more than happy to send the pics your way!! and to everyone who was able to celebrate the wonderful day with us, either by your presence or presents, watch for a thank you card/picture from tuscan coming in the mail soon!

i also received my birthday present a little early, over the weekend - the wooden arbour that i have been eyeing at the craft shows for the last 4 years, that i finally decided to buy this time last year, ended up unsuccessfully going to 3 different craft shows to get it and was finally able to special order for this year!! ill post pics of that sometime this week when i can sneak out in between the rain drops. its gorgeous!!

we will be putting the down payment on our new roof this weekend. so hopefully in a few weeks my house will stop crying everytime it rains!

and i have also joined a MOMs group through our church. we meet every other friday from now till the end of june. i've gone to one meeting so far and i really am enjoying it. it is exactly what i need, especially now that our marriage bible study is taking time off for the summer! god has been amazing in our life lately and i guess maybe i should set myself a goal to blog everyday again, even if its just a small statement about how God worked in my life for the day because He truly has been very present lately and i am loving every minute of it!