Kadee's 9th Birthday!

Sunday we had a Valentine's Dinner at Derk and Debbie's and celebrated Kadee, Devin, and Debbie's Birthdays.  Kadee made the cake and it turned out so cute, she was so excited to blow out her candles until Devin and Zac started fighting over the lighter and ended up hitting her in the forehead with it.  I was kind of upset and she was really upset.  I had a stern talk with my kids later to let them know we don't ever play with fire and that we never try to grab something like that out of someones hands, especially when there is an open flame. 

Yesterday we celebrated Kadee's 9th birthday, I can't believe it!  She woke up at 6:00 am to open presents and that is HUGE for her, I'm usually dragging her out of bed and then rushing around so she won't be late.  I made her a delicious home lunch and then took cupcakes to her class and had everyone sing to her.  Her best friend Jordan came over after school and they jumped on the tramp and played for hours.  Finally I took them to the college to get pedicures and we went to McDonald's for dinner and Oreo McFlurries.  She had such a fun day but then woke up in the middle of the night with the stomach flu.  Her and Matthew were sick all night and all day today.  It was so sad and an exhausting day for me.  Matthew had a hard time puking in a bowl so I ended up cleaning all the bedding, carpets, and couch.  Needless to say the laundry situation in our house was out of control.  Thankfully Debbie took some laundry home for me and helped me get most of it done.

     

Matthew & Kinlee had their Valentine's parties on Monday and Tuesday.  These are the cute Valentine's we made. 

Rory's new plaque on his door, I'm so proud of him!  He has worked so hard to get this position and has waited a long time to prove he has what it takes to do well.