Jesse's birthday, and more!!

But I am not going to start with Jesse's birthday. ;-)

The day before Jesse's birthday was Battle of the Books at the library. I know Chloe was hoping to place this year, but they didn't. I still have not received an email telling us where her group placed, but she did have a lot of fun with her friends. And really, in the end, that is what truly counts. A fun day with friends. We also saw Eudora. Love and miss her (and her sister, Victoria) so much!



Old taekwondo pals being goof balls!

Chloe's Battle of the Books group, which just so happens
to be some of her closest friends.





Chloe's group's Battle of the Books poster.

Even though Chloe's group didn't place, they "won" for best poster. There was no actual prize but they enjoyed the "bragging rights". The words were in 3-D and everyone loved the eyeball detective.

I believe Jesse enjoyed her birthday. We even had a surprise visit from Grandma! I thought I had taken a picture of Jesse opening her shirt but I didn't see one. She wore it anyway, so I'll post that picture.

Gifts from Chloe to Jesse.

A William Shakespeare rubber duck, all the way from Australia.

A Lilo and Stitch pin with a VW Beetle!

I also didn't get a picture of her LEGO present, the double-
decker couch from the LEGO Movie.

See the shirt! The umbrellas were made by Chloe,
at Jesse's request.

Yep, all fourteen candles on one cupcake!

Between the girls birthdays, we went to my parents to celebrate both their birthdays. I forgot my camera. My Mom decided both girls should have their own cake (luckily both were small). Jesse's was pink with flowers, confetti and just plain fun! Chloe's was made like a pasture with a goat and they borrowed the barn that had been on Grandpa's cake a few years ago (she thought that was extra special). Both girls loved them. But I don't have pictures. :-(

We've done quite a bit since Jesse's birthday. Friday before last we went to visit my cousin Phoebe for a LEGO play date with the boys. I didn't know she had arranged for her niece to come by too with her soon-to-be one-year-old son. He is so stinking cute! And I forgot my camera AGAIN!

Last Monday, we went to Frankie's Fun Park. We rode the go-carts. Yes, they made me ride this time. The first time EVER I have been on one or driven one. But I came from behind and beat them all! Bawahaha! Then off to Cromer's for the best corn dogs ever! And on a Monday when the grease is fresh.

This weekend we managed to all four make it to Morgan's going away party. She is leaving for Clemson this Friday to study Sports Medicine. She has even received a four-year internship with the Athletic Department. We are just so proud of her. I would say will miss her, but we rarely see her so I think we'll see her the same amount as before. ;-)

The girls of the Morgan family.

That is about it. This week is going to be just as crazy as ever. Our norm. I still need to do some catching up with reading, so Jesse I can do some discussing of "Modern Chivalry" and "The True End of Government". So my tonight and Monday are full. LOL

More Christmas decorations to come down

Today, the girls and I went to Charlotte to help take my parent's Christmas decorations down. We had a good bit of fun trying to take the tree the apart. I'm not sure what happened, but the bottom two pieces would not come apart. Dad had a few laughs watching us trying to get things back into boxes; I'll just say next year will be interesting when we pull it all out again.

I also cut my Dad's hair for the first time today. He has decided to keep it short and I like it. I told him I'll try to remember to bring the hair clippers up when I go up. Just to keep it "fresh". lol

The girls have spent the last few days working on some, interestingly awesome, LEGO creations.



Jesse's Theater

 

They are performing "The Lion King".

Every theater needs a concession stand!

Chloe's "Redneck Community Center"



Chloe's "Redneck Community Center" - a pool table

Chloe's "Redneck Community Center" - bon fire

Chloe's "Town of Awesome" - the Dept. Store

 

Chloe's "Town of Awesome" - the dog park

Chloe's "Town of Awesome" - the library

This is a video of Jesse's Garage. I thought she did a great job; she is far more creative than I ever was. I suppose she gets it from her Dad.

So, now you will understand why our living room currently looks like this:

My hope is by this time tomorrow it will be clean again.

Finally, Friday!!

What a long week! It was a great week, but long. Today, we went to buy a few things for the Hankster. He now has a new blanket so he can give Chloe hers back. A new sweater with Grumpy, because, well, he can be grumpy. lol  And a water bowl for his crate. I've been feeling bad there was no water in there when we have to leave him. So, I suppose the water bowl was for me. ;)

Tonight, we went to the girls' favorite store so Chloe could get one of the new LEGO minis. She was feeling each bag for a bit then just decided to take a chance and grab one. Would you believe she actually got the one she wanted!! Amazing! She was excited.

We were planning a trip to Charlotte this weekend, but between Mom's schedule, ours and Dad not feeling so great, we decided to put it off a bit. We're looking forward to going up so they can meet Hank. I hope he likes there as much as Rosie does. She adores Grandpa!

Now, I'm having big hopes on getting a few projects done this weekend. So long as I don't feel like I did this afternoon, I should get a thing or two done. Fingers crossed!!!