January Highlights

January was packed this year, between, Jack's birthday and my birthday and lots of traveling.....

And there was more!

We picnic'd with friends.

Aunt Brit came twice in January!
Lucky us!

I had the girls over to watch the Golden Globes.
(and drink Mimosas)

Maddie started Tap

With her local BFF Paige

It is SO much fun to watch her dance. 

It's for sure cuteness overload.

Oh! And don't forget Ballet too!

Jack started Basketball

Which he loved of course.

He's a natural!

I can't believe the year is well on it's way!

Happy Birthday to Me!

My Birthday week started early with a trip from Gram and Brit.

We had time to visit just us girls.  It was Grams first visit to Clovis. 

The Sunday of my Birthday week was spent with my Clovis Girls

Brunch at Campagnia.

Delicious.

Brunch=my favorite meal EVER

On my actual Birthday this year, I had no kids, because it landed on a Wednesday.  Usually on my Birthday I take the whole day and pamper myself, and have a ladies lunch and relax the whole day. But this year, I was happy to get 3 hours to myself.  So I got a mani-pedi.

My friend Cassandra met me for Mexican food and we each had one celebratory beer.

That night Mr. Kirby surprised me with my Birthday gifts.

He got me this adorable Kate Spade Bag.  Which was very exciting, because it was the spring collection 2014, and it was still Winter.  A first ever for Mrs. Kirby. 

Mr. Kirby really out did himself this year.

I love the new colored Ray Bans he bought me. 

I feel so Lisa Vanderpump in them. 

(nevermind the McDonalds in the background of my selfie.)

He also bought me this olive branch necklace.

Clay and I have an inside joke about extending the olive branch to each other.  I wear it almost everyday and it has quickly become one of my favorite pieces in my jewelry collection. 

That night the kids went to Kids Park and we headed to Pismo's. 

YUM.

Oysters on My Birthday.  Yes. Please!

The night was very low key and ended early.  The next day I headed to Walnut Creek.  I was leaving out of San Francisco on Friday for a girls trip. 

But before I left.....

I had an emergency dental appt due to a lost filling....

Too much fun birthday food.

:(

The night upon my arrival I had dinner with these two.

I rarely get them one on one like this.  It was a treat.  I cherish my time with them so much. 

After dinner I twisted Pop's arm and he agreed to a Birthday Cupcake.

Salted Caramel Cupcakes from Sinful Bliss.

Sometimes I miss the Bay so much......

And in case you were wondering....this was Birthday #37.

Wow. 

So much life lived...

So much ahead of me still.  

Last year was a crazy one.  Wonder what this year will bring.....

Jack turns 8!

Jack's Birthday was packed with fun this year.

Friday started the festivities with me bringing donuts into the classroom

Jack loved passing out treats to his classmates.

Saturday the fun continued at the Zoo!

I love that Jack still loves the Zoo.

The petting Zoo is his favorite.

Jen and the Gang joined us for an afternoon of fun.

Sunday was Jack's actual Birthday.  He was up and at em early.  He couldn't wait to open his gifts.  So we let him.

Before we knew it, it was time to party at 2 Xtreme Jump Arena.

Jack was SO excited.

His only requests were:
1) All of his friends to be invited
2) He wanted a Camouflage party.

Done and Done. 

We had then entire arena to ourselves!

Jack LOVED it.

Who doesn't love a foam pit???

Aunt Brit and Uncle Ben made the long haul.  Jack was so excited when he saw them Saturday night. 

I cheated and went to Party City for all things Camo.

No hand made here.

No pinterest.

Just me, party city and google (to find the cake lady)

;)

Camo masks, and bags and dog tags for all!

The cake was the best part.

I found an adorable cake lady locally and she did the cupcakes and cake. 

Jack kept asking if he could keep all the army men.  

He spent most of his time playing with the cake toppers instead of eating his cake!

We had a great turn out.

Lots of smiling faces.

We are so lucky to have so many friends in our new town! 

Jack waited until we were home to open his gifts.

Nerf Guns and Legos a plenty. 

He was a very happy boy. 

We sang one last time. 

And ate some camo snickerdoodle cake.

Ahhhhhh Brotherly love....

Eight. Years. Old.

I can't believe it.

It feels like yesterday I was decorating your nursery. Wondering what you would be like.

And here you are.

My Guys Guy.

You are definitely all things boy Mr. Kirby.

Your Dad is your very best friend.  But you don't mind a little cuddle session from your Mom now and then. You wear your heart on your sleeve and you have the biggest heart.  You are still a ball of energy, but enjoy down time in your room just hanging out.  You love Legos and you especially love Nerf Guns.  You are convinced you will be in the military just like your Daddy and no one can tell you otherwise.  You still love to go to school and would play all day outside if I'd let you.

I am so thankful to have you in my life.  You make your Father and I very happy.  You always have.

You are just the best Son a Mom could ask for.

You are officially no longer my little boy. You are quickly turning into a person. Your very own person, with your very own ideas and thoughts.  No longer can you be persuaded by Mom to do "cute" things.  I guess I should just be happy you still smile for my camera.  The days of "fashion show!" are long gone.....But that's okay.  Now we have hours of Connect Four and Uno.  You are my social butterfly....(I wonder where you get that from..)  You try your hardest to put up with your Sister...but let's be honest...Sisters can stink sometimes.  You do love her. And you protect her.  And when the two of you have conversations in the back of my mini van you melt my heart.

7 was a pretty good  year for you buddy.  You are quite the athlete and made the transition to a new town with ease. You amaze me everyday.

I just know 8 has great things in store for you.

As we have said all week.

Eight is Great.

Here is to an even better year.

Happy Birthday Jack Man.

I love you to the moon and back. 

New Years Eve 2013

Our friends Monica and Anthony invited us over for their annual New Years Eve Party.

I was excited to be a guest and not the Host for once.  No house to clean, no party prep. Just a plate of brownies and a fabulous outfit.

Yes. Please.

We had a great time. 

There were a ton of people.

The Beer Pong Table was Poppin.

;)

Here are some of the guys.

I decided to break out the red bottom shoes.

It was their only appearance in 2013.

;)

I enjoyed some spirits...

and lost the red bottom shoes

for some sparkly flats.

In my defense it was a long party.  I lasted on my feet for a good four hours!

There were SO many kids.

So many.

My kids had a blast.

I got to hang with the ladies.

AKA The Soccer Moms.

It was a low pressure night

full of fun.

I'm so glad I met Monica.

We are so much alike. 

We laughed all night long.

Love was definitely in the air.

Good Bye 2013!

Here's to starting the year off right!