Chandler's Birthday

So I am totally just trying to get caught up. 

All Chandler wanted for his birthday was for his dad to come in town and for us to have a family day. Surprise! Wish Granted! He got an entire weekend of family and birthday fun!!!

Chandler woke up to decorations everywhere! 

His bedroom door! Even balloons all over the floor!! 

 Confetti (BTW - still finding it in the oddest places)

 Good Morning - Balloons and Dad! 

 "I don't want my picture taken"

 Chandler opening his new laptop, birthday present from MOM.

We had a fun filled day that started with Mom  (me) making pancakes for breakfast. 

Followed by a trip to John's Incredible Pizza for family arcade time and pizza for lunch. 

Laser Tag at Laserport!

Then home for Green Salad, Rib-eye Steaks, Parmesan Corn on the Cob for dinner.

 

 Selfies with his sister!

Karaoke and Lights 

 Silly pics

 and don't forget the birthday cake!!

 Here he is telling me to hold on....

because he wanted to video me videoing him.  

Blowing out the candles 

 still attached to his phone

 HAPPY 15th BIRTHDAY to this goofball!

 We had cake and played Cards Against Humanity

Family Cake Fun!!! 

 Father Son Laugh

Look I actually got a good one of them! 

Chandler had an amazing 15th Birthday. The following day Paul took him to the Hillsboro HOPS Baseball Game while Alexys and I worked it. They had a great time watching the HOPS WIN!

This was a birthday that I think we will all remember - such a great time. 

Amazing Day

Today I had the most amazing day with the kids. We went to Bella's Birthday party; I totally rocked bowling with lots of gutter balls. 

We finished our day with a retirement party. My friend Claire's husband David Santiago retired from the military after 20 years of service in the Marines and Army. 

Claire planned an amazing retirement party with amazing food, entertainment and dancing. It was really great to be able to simply enjoy the company of great friends, Thanks Denise and Johnny for keeping me company. I do have to say as I saw all of the couples dancing together or father's dancing with their daughter's it did really make me miss my married life. It's hard when you feel like someone is missing. With that said, I do have to say this is the first time in months that I have seen both of my children absolutely carefree and happy. Alexys and Chandler were both amazing on the dance floor, Alexys helped with all of the younger girls while Chandler was having a blast showing off his moves and making sure the younger girls always had someone out there on the dance floor with them. 

 Chandler busting a move.

 Alexys dancing with the younger girls.

A bunch of the kids dancing.

Evenings like this make me a proud and happy mother. David thank you for your 20 years of service. Claire thank you for your friendship and for supporting your husband in protecting our nation. I am so blessed to have such amazing friends and even more amazing children. 

~Everything So Happens For A Reason~