Birthday Parties, Southern Folk

This morning we had a birthday party for Kade with his friends. It was super simple but a lot of fun! He loved it.

Kade and Jakoby trying to jump and shoot at the same time.

We played a pirate treasure game and they put their hand over their eye like a patch. It was adorable.

He couldn't wait to open presents.

We had a fun picnic outside for lunch.

Cupcakes are messy!



Tonight I was able to visit a friend in the hospital. She is a bit older than me, but I treasure the time I've had with her and the things I've learned from her. She is one of the most amazing people I know. She has such a good heart and I'm so grateful for her example.  She has good 'southern' values that really impress me. She values her family and the time she is able to spend with her family. Her son was telling me how much he loves homemade biscuits and homemade pasta because of the traditions they were in the home. He said "You get so much out of making meals together as a family that you can't get from a meal in a box."
I really appreciated that insight and have a new goal of letting my kids get involved with cooking. I want to start those traditions and have those memories with them.