45 Bags Of Popcorn!

Ok, I know I'm going backwards again, but this was one of my Shining-Happy to be a Parent moments (You'll understand at the end of the post), so I had to document it.

Every year for the last 4 years, we have a Back To School Outdoor Movie Party! The kids each get to invite their friends, and it is so much fun! This year we ended up with 45 Kids in our backyard which was a little chaotic (we might have to down size next year), but everyone had a great time!

45 bags of popcorn @ 1.5 min. each = 1hour & 8 Min.

Popcorn prep time

After 2 weeks of discussing (and fighting) over which movie to show.

Jarett & Jordyn finally decided on Fury Vengence. It was a hit!

Jordyn wanted a popcorn station like they have at the movie theaters (not ours of course), so we bought 8 different pour on flavors for the kids to create their own popcorn. Surprisingly the favorite was Jalapeno!

Waiting for everyone to show up.

Ok, heres my proud moment! The next day, Jordyn brought me breakfast in bed. She said that I was the Best Mom Ever! Whoohoo! It's great when you can see that your efforts are appreciated.

My Baby is not a Baby any more!

I know his birthday was in July, but better late then never right? My baby is 4 years old. I can't believe how time flies. This year he wanted his picture taken in his cowboy clothes. They turned out so cute. Jace loves cowboys and horses (too bad I am so allergic). He carries his Woody (from Toy Story) around all day long and rides on his stick horse. He loves his boots and especially thinks his new spurs are cool (Thanks Aunt Karah!) Maybe someday he'll actually get to ride a real horse.

I just can't get enough of him. I think he is so stinkin cute!!!!

So For Jace's Birthday this year, he couldn't decide between Lightning McQueen, or Toy Story. After lot's of thought and many days of changing his mind, we decided to compromise and do both. For his friends party we did Toy Story Cupcakes (unfortunately my camara died so I don't have any pictures). For his Family party we made a Lightning McQeen cake.

We made it easier on ourselves this year and just went to Pizza Hut!

Jace and Grandma

Jace had to give everybody a hug after he opened their present

Jace Showing Grandpa how to play his new DS

First Day of School..........Finally!

Because of the new school being built, we had 5 extra weeks of summer this year. For the most part we loved it, but the last week (and all the slumber parties my kids felt like they had to get in) totally kicked my butt. I was ready for school to start today! Keith gave each one of the kids a Father's blessing the night before, and Jace was excited to be a part of all of it. I've never seen him so quiet during a prayer. I can't believe all my kids are in school. Now what am I going to tell my mom when she gets after me for having a messy house?

Jordyn Sporting her new Taylor Swift boots!

Jarett said he would wear a nice shirt today so he could make a good impression on his teacher, but then he was going back to his t-shirts:)

Jace couldn't wait for his 1st day.

He didn't even fight me on taking a shower, and brushing his teeth.

This is Jace's new buddy!

He invited him to our house after school, and I just couldn't tell him no. They were just way too excited!!

Jordyn and Jarett were so excited to ride the bus this year. They both had back packs completely full, plus another huge bag of stuff they had to take to school (apparantly our tax dollars don't cover stuff like copy paper). I tried to get them to let me take them today, and help them cary it in, but they were set on the bus ride. Jordyn could barely make it up the steps because her stuff was so heavy. It was pretty funny!