Deutschen Pfest parade: fire and police

Our little town's annual German festival took place this past weekend. We took the boys to the parade Saturday morning. They were so excited and in my opinion, it was the best parade ever. So good, that I had to break my blog posts into categories!
The firetruck and police were by far Dylan's favorite! Drew liked the high school bands (next post) and the trash service the best!



Here we go.....
Police motorcycles started the parade.



Formally dressed law enforcement. Complete with cowboy hats and boots with spurs!



Police jeep



Police mustang



Fire fighter color guard. Also dressed in formals.



And it's not a parade without a firetruck!
More parade posts to come!
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Pet project

Drew got a homework assignment this week to make a pet out of recycled materials or just materials from home.
Um, that's RIGHT up our alley!
So we immediately started brainstorming and he came up with a wiener dog. And it had to look like Dan.
We used a toilet paper roll for his head and a cut laminator roll for his body. A button nose, wiggly eyes, and pipe cleaner legs, tail and nose.
So, here's the final product.



And here's the comparison!



Pretty darn good!

Reservations

Making dinner reservations for trip. It's the last thing to do! Getting super excited!



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First dinner

We had our first dinner at The Hebbe's "new" house on mother's day.
We went swimming and had dinner.
My in laws had their house completely renovated and it took about 16 months.
It's gorgeous now. They tore down walls, added rooms, extended rooms, added porches, built a pool house. It is a brand new house. Every inch of that house is new and updated.
Some of the rooms aren't even recognizable. At one point, there was a foundation and studs!
We used to go there every Sunday. I bet we get real close to that again soon!



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Wordless Wednesday:blowout

Before. Just blow dried.



Right after Brazilian blowout!
Just blow dried!

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I'm a mom!

I'm a mom!

I don't have a dining room, I have a playroom.

I don't have a guest bathroom, I have a kids' bathroom.

My 4 bedroom house is not my own. My kids have a majority of the house and yard!

My backyard is a kids' sanctuary, not mine.

I have toys, books, and other kids' things all over my house.

My own bathtub has a spot for them.

My computer is in the living room so the whole family can use it (and so I can monitor it!)

My car has books and toys in it all the time.

I don't have a purse, I have a Mommy bag with extra clothes, snacks, toys, books,wipes, first aid, etc.

I have baby monitors on my night stand, even though I don't have "babies" anymore.

I check on my boys several times a night before I can go to sleep.

My last thoughts before sleep and my first thoughts when I wake are of my children.

I'd rather be home with them on a Saturday night then out with friends.

I never get to eat a whole meal sitting down.

Or for that matter, never get to eat a whole meal without sharing.

I wear myself out making sure they know how special their birthdays are.

I have dates with a 3 year old and a 6 year old, instead of a handsome man my age!

I don't have sick days.

I can't be too tired to do something with/for them.

I plan family vacations instead of romantic get aways.

I hurt when they hurt, I cry when they cry.

I want to beat up every bully that they come across.

I'm a mom. I'm not perfect. I make mistakes and try not to repeat them.

My boys are my life. I live and breathe for them. Everything I do, I do for them with them in mind.

I'm so lucky and blessed. I thank God daily for my blessings. My greatest gifts are these 2 boys.

This is the best "job" in the world.

I'm a mom!

Happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there!

Dylan's Pirate Party!

ARRRRGH Matey's! It's time for a pirate party!

Dylan wanted a pirate themed birthday party and I tried to deliver!

First, I started with the plates and napkins and went from there. I got balloons, cupcake sticks (thanks to jen!), pirate table cloths (thanks to julie!), and all kinds of pirate things.

The kids all got treasure chest gift boxes with a pirate ring, eye patch, tattoos, gold coins, rubber ducky and a pirate scope!

They also, all got a pirate hat!

The pinata was filled with candy along with pirate tattoos, more gold coins, confetti, pirate jewelry (gold, silver and black beaded necklaces).

We served hotdogs and hamburgers with fruit (thanks mom) and chips.

Special snack was Pirate's Booty (puffed rice with cheese!)

We had family here and our closest friends that are Dylan's age!

I had lots of pirate balloons! I love balloons!

I made peanut butter & jelly cupcakes because Dylan absolutely loves pb&j. I also made red velvet cupcakes with chocolate chips because that's Dylan's favorite flavor!

We played, ate, laughed and had just a wonderful day.

THANKS so very, very much to everyone who made it out today!

we cherish you all and you made the day so much more special!