Addie's birthday party

So on Friday, the 15th, we had a birthday party for Addie. It was going going to be a pool party. I thought everyone could just come and visit and swim. I invited all of the apx girls that were still here. Kids or not- they were invited. Addie has grown to love all of the ladies out here. Even the ones without kids she thinks are her friends. It is really cute. And they all love her too.

We woke up Friday morning to a cloudy day! So we waited. And thought about what to do. The clouds never lifted and it was supposed to rain. I had to make a decision. So I finally settled on doing it in our apartment. I didn't want to get everything all set up and then have to take it inside. They kick you out of the entire pool area when it rains. So I texted everyone to let them know that it was at our house instead. Then I got to work doing the cake. OH BOY! What a stress. I asked Sarah to come over because I was about to have a melt down. And right as she walked in the door.....I did! I sat and cried for a few minutes. And then got back to work. She started hanging up decorations and I ran (on my feet) to the store to get the balloons filled. As I was going it started to rain...on the way back the sun came out. 5 minutes before the party was to start!!! And it stayed out for the rest of the afternoon. BUMMER! oh well. we did the party at our house anyway. It was cowgirl (or if you ask Addie- horse) themed. It was a surprise to her.


I didn't let her see ANYTHING before the party. She LOVED it!! All the adults sat around and visited. The kids had a blast playing and running around. I am grateful that my neighbors below me are not home during the day...it was a little stressful having the kids being so loud on the floor! But they had fun.


The kids (or just the girls) took pictures behind the cowgirl banner. We sang to Addie & had cake & ice cream. A couple people even brought her presents, which was nice because I said not to. Over all- the party was lame and I am not cut out to plan parties. It was waaaayyyy too stressful for me! But I think if you ask Addie she had a great birthday this year. And that's what counts!!!

Thanks to all of you wonderful women who came and shared Addie's birthday with her. She loved it and you made her feel so special!!! I appreciate the love that you have shown to my children this summer! You are all truly amazing women!