Delia’s!

Since our girls were in Chattanooga, Joel and I went on a little date…with our boys. Delicious Delia’s!

 

Cookout!

The girls are staying with Joel’s parents this week in Chattanooga so they can go to their VBS. But yesterday was Lydia’s birthday, so we met them in Hixson for dinner at Cookout. It was fun and delicious! Anna Kate was in rare form…I think she must be loving Quest Camp! I’m so glad!

Happy 10th birthday (again) Lydia!!!

 

Happy 10th Birthday!

We went to Waffle House (Lydia’s choice) to celebrate. Then she got to open presents from us. Anna Kate made her a card with tiny gifts wrapped up inside. She got tootsie rolls, bracelets, and coins. Very sweet! We gave her a message board, American Girls doll books, a journal, a mailbox for the playhouse, and a dainty necklace with ten pearls. 

My baby girl is 10 years old today!!! Lydia is kind, thoughtful, sweet, loving, hard working, tender hearted, and full of fun! She makes me proud! Being her momma brings me pure joy! 

 

Birthday Sleepover!

Caroline came over for a birthday sleepover. The girls had so much fun playing together! They dressed like twins and even made delicious cookies out of Lydia’s new cookbook. 

 

Nature Scrapbooking!

I led a nature photography and scrapbooking track at camp the past three weeks. The campers took some really good pictures, and their scrapbooks turned out great! I decided to make fancy little origami-ish books rather than plain old scrapbooks and that seemed to add some excitement. 

 

Room 1!

My kids have gotten to spend most mornings in room 1 at camp while I lead a photography/scrapbooking track and some crafts. They have been loving it, and so have I! 

 

Benjamin’s Tent!

 

Benjamin’s tent arrived! He is not a fan, but I would have to say that I am a huge fan! Works like a charm!

Jungle Party Part 2!

 

Jungle Book Party!

On Saturday we had a joint birthday party for Lydia and Steven! There were 38 people at the party, so thankfully we had perfect weather to party outside. We had such a good time!!!

These pictures are all jumbled up, but you'll get the idea. One of the games we played was lily pad hop relay.

We also played Jungle Fruit Bop. Each balloon had a Jungle Book related challenge. The other games were Jungle Book charades and tiger tag. 

The birthday kids had a blast opening all their gifts! So many fun new toys!

Jessica came over on Thursday and helped me hang up all the indoor decorations. And my mom came on Saturday to help with the food and balloons and setting everything up outside!

Steven’s best buddy Jake got to come, which Steven was so excited about! 

There were 16 kids at the party! 

I cannot believe my babies are turning 10 and 4! How is that even possible?!

Stay tuned for more party pictures coming tomorrow!