My Mix of 6

If you know anything about our family, you know that we love to go camping. Summer. Fall. Winter. Spring. We love it. It's our family activity/hobby, if you will. So it was no surprise to me when Bubba announced that he would like to have a camping themed birthday party, earlier this month, which of course was a sleepover party. Unfortunately, because The Mister was working on the day of Bubba’s party, I was busy getting everything ready and completely missed taking pictures of everything, bad blogger, I know, still getting the hang of it.   Sorry.   I had a whole selection of fun games lined up for the boys to play, but they really just wanted to play on the trampoline and the rope swing in our backyard.   Which was fine, because tiring them out was a good thing.   :) We had your typical camping food set up.   Hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, macaroni salad, some Kool-Aid for the kids, water, and fruit.   The cupcakes I made were adorable....

Oh where, oh where, have the years gone?    How can you possible be 8 already?   I don't even know where to begin with you. You have completed our family and rounded us out.   We became a family of 6 and with a nice little mix of 2 boys and 2 girls, we were completed.   I love how you love to snuggle with your dad and I.   I love how you are eager and willing to learn new things, no matter how big they are. I love how you are so caring and affectionate with your friends and family. I love how you love to play sports.     I love who you are and who you are becoming.  Your Daddy and I love you so much! Happy 8th birthday, Bubba!   You complete us!

**My heart is breaking for those affected in Oklahoma right now, after that massive tornado from yesterday.  This is a terrible, horrific tragedy.  I can't even comprehend the suffering that these people are enduring right now.  I pray that God will comfort the people in Oklahoma. They need all our love and support now. If you want to help out, you can donate to the Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund, , or go to your local blood bank to donate blood.   ... You make lemonade!! Do you know what Georgia Romeo shoes are?   Well, let me tell you.   They are ONLY Bubba's favoritest shoes.   Ever!   We bought these shoes for him for Christmas....2011.   He has worn these shoes...every...single...day. Any particular outfits?  Nope.  Any particular events?  Nope. Basketball shorts?   Check! Swim Trunks?   Check! Weddings?   Check! Pajamas?   Check! So, when we were camping this last weeke...