First Birthdays, Baptism, Bridal Shower, and more!

Oh my goodness!!!  WHEW WHEW WHEW WEE!!!!  What a crazy, hectic month it has been since my last blog... and once again... THANK YOU to those who remind me to "get with it and update my blog".  I have literally been burning tread back and forth from Kansas to Cincinnati the past month... in fact... I'm sure this last trip my car knew the way so well, it drove itself!

Both Grandsons have had their first Birthday's... celebrated on their actual Birthday, as well as the big family celebration party the girls had for the boys together.  They did such a good job on the Birthday party... Lauren made cake pops from scratch (using a special cake pop pan and recipe), both Lauren and Jessica made the decorations using their cricket machine... everything was adorable, delicious, and the day was absolutely perfect!  The baby boys are so funny and cute together... they are truly already Best Friends!

We also had a Bridal Shower for Amber (in Louisville), who is getting married in just 3 short weeks... and once again... I will gather with family and friends (like I have been doing for the past couple of months) for more joyous celebrating!  The Shower was AWESOME... Amber and Ben received many nice gifts and lots of support from friends and family... some who traveled 3+ hours to attend her Shower.  In two days from now the female Bridal Party heads to Las Vegas for the bachorlette party!.... and because "What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas"... there will be no blog of the Vegas Adventures.... sorry readers.... my lips will be sealed and my fingers stilled!  :  )

This past week Joe and I were blessed to have Lauren and baby Henry visit us here in Kansas.  Lauren's husband Kevin, had to be out of town last week, so.... she on the spur of the moment followed me back to Kansas in her car... stayed the week, then Kevin flew to Wichita on his way home from his biz trip, took a vacation day and then drove the family home today.  What a wonderful, wonderful, wonderful time we had.  We were blessed with absolute perfect spring weather... temps in the 80's all week, with the sky filled with sunshine.  Henry had his first outside play days, and he LOVED every minute... like a typical boy... he only threw a fit when it was time to come back inside.

Now our house is quiet... no more pitter pattering of baby Henry's footsteps and giggles, as he would run open armed into my arms for a big deep hug... no more bath time splashes and fun... that is... until their next visit in July!  Gigi (me) is already counting down the days til they return for more Kansas fun in the sun!  I have been gathering toy box goodies for the past several months for the boys as I would spot things on clearance... I have plenty of girl toys and dolls (since I had 3 girls and no boys of my own)... but am having to stock up anew for the boys.  I have gathered butterfly nets and bug cages, plastic hats of all sorts (police, firemen, construction, army helmet), cars, a cozy coupe, bubbles, blocks, and even a coleman pup tent I got at a yard sale for $2, and a muscial instrument set for $5... and all are in brand new condition!!!  Now I need to get a toy box in which to store my adding collection of boy toys!

My house chores are so far behind and I will be playing catch up for the next two days before I head out once again.  Until the month of May arrives, my calendar is full with wedding finalities... then I will finally have time to Spring clean to my hearts content.  Summer heat comes early here in Hutchinson, pool season will soon begin... and we all know Spring and Summer are my seasons of bliss!  My sundresses are washed, ironed, and ready for donning... my sandals are un-boxed and lined up ready to wear... and I'm ready to put my convertible top down and let my hair fly in the warm wind!

Spring has sprung... the grass has riz.........