Happy Birthday Thomas

This past weekend, we went out of town to help celebrate cousin Thomas' Birthday!  We left Friday to spend the night in Tupelo with Stephen, Ashley and cousin Luke.  The boys had a big time, even though Luke was sick--although we didn't know it at the time.  His fever hit 102 before we went to bed, and stayed there over night, so a trip to the doctor bright and early Saturday morning revealed that Luke had strep.  The kid was playing and happy and you wouldn't have known he was sick, except he was burning up hot.  So, we headed to Columbus early.  When those two play they end up doing too many, "here taste this toy" games....so as to avoid further exposure, we left early.  Sweet Luke had to miss the party, but off we went to Thomas' First Birthday Party.  It was so nice to see everyone-- especially to see Thomas the toddler.  He wasn't too sure about the present unwrapping, but loved the presents!  

Martin watching the mayhem

Look at this truck mom!

Can I please see my mom--I need to help her write what everyone brought.

Free at last....now what can I get into??

Thomas LOVING his red wagon.

I feel certain Martin was dancing at this point....this kid is a ham!!

Mom and Dad with the birthday boy

Martin had a really good time at the party....of course he had plenty of playmates to entertain him.  He played for over an hour with the Post Office stand up toy.  And, then showed another little girl how to play with the busy ball popper.  Happy Birthday Thomas!!

This week has been kind of weird.  The weather has been cold and rainy several days, so we are a little restricted to what we can do outside of the house.  There is only so much target a boy can handle.  Haha.  I am so ready for warm weather, the Easter Bunny is planning to bring Martin a year membership to the zoo, and I plan to get my use out of it.  It is less than 100 for the family for the year, and I figure if we can go 3 times, I will have gotten our money worth, but I know we will go more often than that.  The zoo here is very nice, and they even let you bring your own food and drinks in the park, so you don't have to spend a fortune on a few chicken fingers.  

Is anyone else as addicted to pinterest as I am?  Just this morning, I cleaned my glass top stove from a recommendation on there, and I must say it looks 100 times better than it does with my glass top cleaner.  I have made my own laundry soap, and LOVE IT!  It was kind of fun making, and even more fun to think of all the money I was saving.  And, of course the recipes.  I have made several things that were a big hit in our house for supper.  If you need an invite, send me your email address, but be prepared to be addicted.  I need to go chase Martin down and see about a bath, since about 50% of our lunch ended up on Martin....happy Friday everyone!