Aunt B!!!

This morning we got up and headed to the lake to get the grill that we bought last year for the lake, it is still in the box and since we cannot get one for here right now this was the best way for us to have one now, and I love to grill especially in the fall. 
We headed to Home Depot to get some pine straw because Brandon has a lot he wants to do in the yard and since it is supposed to be a little cooler this weekend he figured it was as good of a time as any.
Then to the old house we had to get Brandon's grilling box and tools.  We were going to try to pack up a few other small things, but the house has been overtaken by fleas, which means next week I will have to set off a flea bomb or two so that I can get the rest of the stuff out of the office and so that Brandon and I can get to cleaning and have it ready to go on the market as soon as possible.
We headed home and Teresa met us here with some Chicken salad for Danny and Brandon.  She had to go run some errands for the shop and Danny went with her to help out.
While they were gone Brandon got started on the grill and John Michael used the styrafoam out of the box to make the ultimate race car track.  He has got an awesome imagination.

Danny came home with Aunt B, who is spending the night.  The boys are so glad that she is.  They love their Aunt B.  We all do, she is pretty awesome!

Danny's Party

Today we knew was going to be a bog day for Danny, it was time for the 8th birthday party. We started to downsize this year, which was hard for him, but it is definitely time. I am also happy to announce that the party was not here, which makes my life much easier. He opted for Lightening Strikes, and it was a lot of fun. I am not sure that they guy who was our "Party Host" had much love for children though. We seemed to spend most of the party chasing him down. That was pretty frustrating considering the cost of the parties. I asked to speak to a manager, because there was no air in the party room and again the "host" was more like a ghost. I was told that one was not available. I am thinking a phone call on Monday could definitely be a requirement. I was slightly upset, but I tried to hide it.

Danny had a great turnout. We just invited the boys from the class this year. Again it was different for him, but definitely a good thing. He was so excited that Baily came, Danny has been a little sad that Baily will not be at SFX this year so when he was at the party it meant a lot to Danny. I think all the guys were glad to see him.

Amy as always did and amazing job with the cake, Danny loved it. He wanted Baseball players bowling and he got them. It looked great and tasted great! Thank you my cake making friend!

After the party we had to go spend some of the money that he got at Academy. He wanted some fishing tackle. He got a few things, and was pretty excited about them. He cannot wait for school to start now, but only because that is the weekend we are going to the lake. He cracks me up sometimes.

Party time again tomorrow, but after church and some work around the house. The plan is to get up at 7, alarms are set and hopefully it will happen!

Very excited about some plans that were made today and the new grill for the lake that is on layaway at Kmart! Yay! Many blessings today. I know that tomorrow will be full of even more.

Know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers! I know that this is a hard time for everyone, for many different reasons. Know that whether or not you have voiced your requests I am praying for everyone. Many blessings tomorrow for you all!