goddess weekend

See these beautiful women? They are each a precious part of my life. Each one brings something special to the group. Each one has a personal relationship with Christ. Because of that, we are not only friends we are sisters, princesses of the King if you will. (it may have been more appropriate to call ourselves the princesses but alas the name goddesses came from an inside joke and it has stuck...for 10+ years)

Each year we spend a weekend together. Reconnecting, laughing, eating, drinking, crying, shopping, praying and then laughing some more.

First in the pic (from left to right) is me Farm Chick. You know me by now. :)

Big Red, Amos, MK Lady & behind us is MI (Miss Independent)

It was a fantastic weekend and it went too fast!

When I got home from our fantastic weekend I found these sweet little notes. I also found no laundry in the hamper. EJ did it all! Major brownie points.

How to party like a 2 year old

Our sweet baby, Wubba, turned 2 just a few days ago. It's hard to believe that it has been two years since my water broke followed by 12 hours of hard labor followed by an emergency c-section. I won't share the labor room stories here but I will tell you I'm not a very nice person when I am in labor. Good thing that will never happen again. (2 emergency c-sections puts a girl out of the running for ever laboring again...always a c-section from now on). Alright, I know, it's not all about me. On with the story.

First of all, Wubba picked out his own party theme. I took him down the party aisle at Target and waited to see if he would point to anything. Sure enough I heard, "BALL! BALL! MOMMA, BALL!" Ladies and Gentleman, we have a theme. I quickly contacted a friend who decorates cakes and asked her to make "Ball Cupcakes." Didn't she do a fantastic job! They were tasty too. I also found all kinds of ball themed party favors in the after Easter sales. Who knew sports balls mean Easter. None the less, it was a bargain.

To make his birthday extra special we had the whole family over for dinner (with the exception of PhoJo and Romeo...stinkin' work! Romeo was able to join us later but PhoJo works late into the night). A Four Sisters Farm signature dinner was served. Mexican food. We find that even our picky eaters can fill their tummies with good 'ol Mexican food.

After dinner, Grandpa and Grandma joined us. (EJ's folks - I've got to come up with a good name for each of them - they are so much fun and I can think of lots of fun nicknames!) Their arrival made this the first birthday party for either of my children where both sets of grandparents were present. What a special night. Look at Wubba's happy little face while both of his Grandmas are doting on him!

Here is our little family! Man, I love all my guys!

In true boy style Wubba quickly put on his new goggles and fired up his chain saw. As you know, every good farm boy has to have a chain saw. His brother has one and now Wubba has one to match. This is important since spring has arrived and many a tree needs to be cut down. Notice that he was still wearing it for the photo op with his grandparents.

Happy Birthday, Wubba! Thanks family for making it so special!