~Boy, Was That A Busy Weekend~

What a busy busy weekend I had.

I didn't have my normal day off (Friday) this week... so, I really wasn't used to not having three days off to do what I needed to do.

It started Saturday morning, having to get myself and both kids ready for Rowan's dance recital.

Derek had worked Friday night, so I tried to let him sleep in as long as possible... but boy, was he a tired, tired boy.

Anyways.  Not only did I have to get Rowan ready for her dance recital (pictures to come), I had to get myself ready for the bridal shower that my mom and I were attending for my future SIL...

The bridal shower that happened to be a good 1 1/2 hours away...

Let me tell you, I was surprised to actually get out of the house on time! 

I was super glad that my mom and I were actually able to get to see Rowan dance.  We were worried that we'd have to leave before she got to dance...

But, she danced in the 11th act... so, we had no problem... since the dances are maybe 2-3mins each.  If that.

Rowan looked so cute when she was up there.  I had done her hair curly and put some really pretty makeup on her... nothing dramatic that you see some girls wearing, but just enough to accent her beauty ;)

Here she is... Princess Rowan...

Isn't she such a doll... I mean, yeah, I think that about her because she is my baby... but come on... I know you think it too ;)

Here she is dancing... I'm not sure if she was off at this point... but she knew the dance... even if she was off.

Just another of her...

Don't let that look fool you... Her halo is held up by her horns!

She had a really good time doing her dance.  I was very proud of her.  She seems to enjoy dancing too.  I think when she gets to be 6yrs old, I'll get her into the Hip-Hop class there... I think she'd like that even more than ballet/tap.

So, after Ro's recital my mom and I left for the bay area. 

Derek was such a good daddy that day and took Rowan and Zachary back to her evening dance recital.  I wasn't sure on how he'd deal with that, but he did a good job.

Anyways.

My mom and I headed off to the bridal shower.  It was so lovely.  The theme was a tea party... so there was iced tea (or course) and champage drinks and lots of snacky foods.

We played games!  I even won the Word Scramble game... getting an apron and a thing for making tea.  I think it holds the tea bag in your cup or something.  I'm not sure... lol.

The gifts that we were given for coming were the cutest though.  We got little tea pots... that we could either use for tea or for candles.  I haven't decided what I want to do with it yet... but I'm sure I will soon :)

 

Okay, so after we left the party, my mom drove me all the way back to where the dance recital was.  I was meeting Derek there and my mom was grabbing the kids for us... my parents were watching them for us that evening so Derek and I could go to a White Elephant Party.

Let me tell you.

I had so much fun!

The people hosting the party are friends of ours through the police department.  Everyone there was either a police officer or a fireman, or both... lol.

The hostest had a wine tasting bar for us ladies... while the host had the keg for the boys.

I had never done a wine tasting... it was interesting and I found that I actually enjoyed a merlot and chardonnay.  And I'm not a wine person.  Champagne, maybe... Wine no.

The whole gift exchange to do with the White Elephant Party was hilarious.  Derek said we are keeping our present that we stole for next years gift... keep it going, you know?

lol.

I'm glad we had my parents watch the kiddos though.  We didn't get home until after 130am!  I never ever stay up that late... lol. 

Between the wine/champagne and the lack of sleep, I was really dragging yesterday. 

I stayed in bed until 915am and when Zachary took a nap, I layed down in bed with him and read.  I don't think I had a hangover... but I sure wasn't myself.

At 130pm, my mom came by the house to pick me up so we could go to a high school sober grad night fundraiser.

The fundraiser?

Buncko!!

Boy, was it fun.  I think my SIL (who is on the commity) is going to try and put together a Buncko group since we had so much fun!

 

Okay guys.  Its late and I've rambled on long enough.  I'll leave you with this picture of my "Men". 

Derek took this of him and Zachary at the recital.  Aren't they stinking adorable??

Have a great evening Friends.