Minute to Win It Birthday Party!

We were ready for Jordan and her friends after school on Friday! Jordan has the last birthday of the year in our family so she usually changes her mind MANY times during the year about what kind of party she wants! 

This year her birthday was two days after my event, so I had to talk her in to letting me throw her a party a week late so I could put my mind around it.  Richard helped me gather everything I needed and we played FUN games and awarded them candy medals, grilled hotdogs, served cheese dip (Jordan's favorite!) and had fun giggling with her sweet friends! Jordan adds so much fun to our family...I'm thankful we got to give her a VERY SPECIAL DAY! 

Turning 12

Jordan adds so much to our family...but mostly...

Laughter ~ The girl thinks she's funny and has the gift of humor some of the time! She laughs at our jokes and keeps her cool no matter what is going on!

Legs ~ No matter where she's sitting, there's not room for others. Her legs are all over the place as she's getting taller and taller! You can usually find her sprawled on the living room floow with legs on both ends of the room.

Laundry ~ Because it's easier to put clothes in a basket than up...Jordan has more laundry than everyone else. It's great because she knows how to do her own!

More Surprises...

SURPRISE #8: Sheridan thought she was just riding home with our neighbor and friend, but instead they got to go to paint together and have frozen yogurt! Sheridan knows she is blessed to have such a sweet friend living right next door. This family is the best thing about our rent house and we'll miss living right next door! 

SURPRISE #9: Jordan and Cameron took Sheridan to the movies. No matter that the Jungle Book was a little scary (with things popping out of the jungle throughout the entire movie) but they said the XL popcorn and the drink as big as their head was awesome! 

SURPRISE #10: When Sheridan returned home from the movies her room was filled with 13 balloons and a card from Grandma and Grandpa Boogaart. It's fun for someone to think of you for your birthday! 

SURPRISE #11: Sheridan's second date with a handsome guy was with her dad. They both dressed up a bit and headed out for a night on the town. I love that he wants to do things with his girls and that she got his undivided attention!

SURPRISE #12: May 29th fell on a Sunday and we couldn't have planned a more beautiful day! Sheridan was cute in a blue polka dot dress, her big surprise was our lunch. Her favorite meal, or the one she requests most often, I haven't made for a year or more. So, we had shrimp pasta for lunch! The lunch with family was all about her! She also opened some presents from us and cards from long distance family.

One last surprise to go...

Surprises....

More surprises for Sheridan!

SURPRISE #5: Pedicure with Erin! Erin was home for a few weeks before she headed out for the summer and was ready to get in on the fun! She took Sheridan out for a little paint on their toes!

SURPRISE #6: Lauren ate lunch at school with Sheridan! When you're in middle school and your big sister brings Quizznos to replace your PB&J, you're pretty happy! 

SURPRISE #7: Ian took Sheridan CLIMBING! She did not expect this one at all. They both climbed The Wall in Russellville and had smoothies.  Yes, food does seem to be a theme with our girl!

Sheridan turns 13

May has been one of our busiest months for the last few years. I didn't want to leave Sheridan's birthday to the last minute so we've planned 13 surprises to liven up the month. SO FAR, the big kids and a few friends have helped us pull off 1-6.

SURPRISE #1: Lauren tagged her room with 800 sticky notes. This was a big surprise and the introduction of the surprises! 

SURPRISE: #2: Sheridan's friend Caitlin came over and I took the girls out for CFA and a sno cone! She had no idea! 

SURPRISE #3: Katelyn and Ryan took Sheridan bowling and to get ice cream! 

SURPRISE #4: Sheridan was whisked away to her room on a Wednesday afternoon and Lauren and Erin helped her fix her hair, put on a little make up, and get dressed for a date! She had no idea Ryan was going to take her out to Chilis! This was Ryan and Kate's last week to visit us here in Russellville before they move to Georgia. I'm so very thankful they made these special memories with Sheridan. 

Eight is Great!

So when you're eight....waking up to chocolate chip pancakes is your preference! After school an 8-year-old would like to go get ice cream and play in the play area without any sisters, just a friend, for as long as he wanted. To surprise an 8-year-old we invited his older brother (and hero) to come "play" with he and his friend. That is what Cameron requested!

After some presents, of mostly things to eat that are all his own, he got dinner at his choice, Mac-Donalds. He has memories of eating at Mac-Donalds and so we oblige on this holiday. He scarfs down a happy meal and is indeed happy.

The biggest surprise came when Ryan was still here after school the following day and Cameron's bag was packed. He got to go to Ryan and Katelyn's BY HIMSELF! The following day there was a Razorback game and it was a HUGE HIT for our adventurous, fun and always entertaining, Cameron.