Good Times

Last night we went out with good friends to Dragonfly and then The Top. We had an absolute blast just hanging out, eating good food, and enjoying a FEW cocktails! I can't remember the last time Jeff and I have had such a fun night in the company of friends....it was just perfect!



I can't remember the last time I've laughed so hard enjoying being total goofballs!

Austin turns 5!!

On Friday, Austin turned 5, which seems absolutely impossible to me! Gosh, when I think about it we spend out entire adolescence wishing to grow up, but then when we are adults and have children of our own we find ourselves wishing to push the pause button and have time stand still for just a little while. Being a parent is such a rewarding job, but when I think about how fast these little munchkins are growing up it makes me sad! Much is to be said about cherishing every moment you are given and not taking a second for granted....when you have children, it becomes even more true!
We decided to have a small bowling party to celebrate the big day and allowed Austin to invite 3 of his friends. We headed over to Splitz and played games in the arcade for a good 45 minutes, which the kids thoroughly enjoyed and then headed to our 4 private lanes located behind the bar/restaurant. It was so much fun having the area all to ourselves and feeling a little like VIP's :) Guests included Granni & Grandpi, Aunt Neekee, The Wagner's(Reid being one of his special friends), The Litchfield's(Joey being his 2nd special friend), and Larett & William(his 3rd special friend) Dietrich. We had so much fun eating, bowling, and just enjoying the company of one another. Most of the adults, with the exception of Jeff, myself, and my Mom & Dad didn't bowl, but we certainly had fun doing so! On two of the lanes we put the 4 boys(Austin, Reid, Joey, & William) and then the 4 girls(Brooke, Addi, Katy, & Riley)....they had so much fun!
We decorated everything in a Spiderman theme, including a fabric bunting my Mom & I made, and a delicious cupcake-cake from Sam's.
For his big present, Austin got a Nintendo DSi, which was from us, Granni/Grandpi, Nana/Papa, Mimi, & Aunt Neekee(et al). He LOVED it!! I can't recall how many hugs we received thanking us and telling us how much he loved it. Here's hoping #5 is a wonderful year for our special little guy!

Apparently Austin didn't think he got enough for his birthday so he gave himself a busted lip this morning at Sunday School requiring one stitch!! He was horsing around and fell into one of the little play tables......Boys!! :) Thankfully his Daddy thought quickly on his feet after picking him up and took him to Coach Eric's office and he fixed him right up. Guess we'll remember his 5th birthday forever!!

Happy 15th Nala!

Yesterday Nala turned 15!! I honestly never thought she would see her 15th birthday after her stroke in December, but alas she proved me wrong :) I can still remember every detail surrounding my purchase of her. I used to visit her in the mall pet store(yes, that's how long 15 years ago is, as now the mall is completely different and there is no trace of a pet store!) almost every day until I got her. I borrowed $ from my then boyfriend and best friend and worked as an intramural volleyball referee at UF until I earned the $400+ to pay them back. It has been a crazy 15 years together, but in the end I couldn't imagine her not being such an importnant part of my life!