Slow Down

Here are some photos of the last week. Most of them are from Clay's birthday celebration on Wednesday. His party is tomorrow. I'm sure there will be photos to follow after that. We're having a joint party with another family of a boy in his class whose birthday is the day before his. We're doing it at the movie theater and watching Shrek: The Final Chapter. Hope it's a fun day for all.

So the title of this post....slow down. I'm finally taking the time to do that this morning. We have been insanely busy lately. Feel like we're always rushing, rushing, rushing....and it doesn't feel right. Pick up at school here, drop this off there, football practice, doctors appointments....sometimes it feels as if Gaby has spent most of her first year in her car seat. I really feel like God is telling me, telling us to slow down. (Even had an incident with the truck on Tuesday that I think was the billboard "Slow Down!" sign we're always wanting from God. Yeah, got it! Don't ask....not ready to talk about it yet!) Okay, so today I still have to make two more school runs, put together 30ish goodie bags for the party, feed the family a couple more meals and snacks, oh...and my poor house is filthy! I don't know that I've ever really thought that about my house before, but it truly is the worst ever. I hate to admit it, but it stresses me out. Tomorrow....a football game, more errands for the party, the actual party. Hoping to rest well in the moments in between, have some good time with God, my husband and kiddos, and look to really slow down on Sunday (though Ronnie will be back at work already.) Weapons School, hurry up and get out!!

Slow down. Check out these cute faces. Smile. Breathe.

Gaby rubbing banana all over her face and hair! These kinds of messes, I don't mind! She was so happy!


The aftermath!

The birthday boy!


After dinner at Olive Garden. Birthday person always gets to choose their favorite meal or restaurant.


Ice cream cake with a sparkler candle. His choice! A little sad....I've always made their birthday cakes. But ice cream cake is my favorite too (and a whole lot easier!)