Family Party

Yesterday was our annual family birthday party for Caitlyn and EJ.  Caitlyn had a hard time making it through church because she was so excited.  After church we shoveled down our dinner and headed to my parents for presents and dessert.

Caitlyn and Jonah love going to Grandma's so they can spend time with their cousins.  Caitlyn was thrilled that she got to see Amarie three days in a row this weekend.  These two miss each other now that they are both in school all day.

Caitlyn was excited with the new bed set we got her.  She has needed one for a while so I was glad she asked for one for her birthday (okay, I might have planted the idea in her head.)

She was thrilled with her doll from Grandma and Grandpa.

She was excited they gave her some clothes for the doll. 

Wyatt was having fun sitting next to Grandpa.  Wyatt stayed in nursery for over an hour by himself yesterday.  He cried a little off and on, but did well for the most part. He attached himself to one of the leaders and gave her a hug before we left.  I'm so glad to see him do better with us leaving.  My parents watched him on Friday while Keith and I went to the movies and he waved and said goodbye to us with no problem.  Keith's company took us to the "Hunger Games."  I loved the movie and it was nice to have a night out without kids. 

Caitlyn was worried last night when we got home because she got more presents than EJ and she didn't want him to feel bad.  I told her when you get older sometimes all you want is money instead of lots of presents.  Although I don't think she understood not wanting toys, she was glad to know that I didn't think EJ felt bad.  I can't believe EJ is twelve and Caitlyn is seven.  Where does the time go?

I knew Caitlyn would want to come home and sleep in her new bed set, so I had the sheets and comforter all washed and ready to go for her.  She loved her canopy that we got her.  She was in heaven sleeping in her bed last night.  She fell asleep so quickly.  I think with all the excitement behind her she could finally relax and fall right to sleep.  I'm sure she was exhausted from our fun weekend.  We love this girl.  I'm so glad she joined our family seven years ago.  We did everything a week early because we are going out of town for her actual birthday this weekend.  I might still have a few tricks up my sleeve for her actual birthday!