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What a week...We started out the week attending our local fair on Monday night to see my cousin Erin in a pageant.

I can't believe she is 14....where did the time go? Anyways, I was very proud of her and I thought she looked very pretty. Actually I believe she did better in this pageant than she has done in any before. Needless to say with 2 kids when didn't stay long at the pageant area.....we were off to ride the amusement rides....YEAH. But before we made it to the ticket booth Andrew was picked up by his big girlfriend..."Big Lydia", so we had to make a picture.

Jessica, Andrew & Lydia

After the photo session we made are way to the "FUN". This was the 1st time for Carson to ride anything at the fair. He loved it!!!!

Here are a few more pics from the fair.....

The next morning we headed out to Pigeon Forge, TN. Chris had a meeting at the "Wilderness

at the Smokies" Resort. Yeah for us....this resort is awesome. A huge indoor water park with a kiddie area, wave pool, surfing area and a awesome outdoor area with a lazy river plus from what I hear awesome slides. We didn't even make it to the outdoor area which was contected to the indoor. Here are some pics...

This is the indoor area

This is the outdoor area of our hotel

Andrew loved the slide....this was his 1st time....

We even took in the arcade at the resort...

All good things must come to an end...

And this is what they did on the way home....

Planning Early So I Won't Stress Later

I realize today is July 15th....4 months and 1 day from my youngest sons 2nd birthday and 5 months and 1 day from oldest sons 5th birthday. Did I just say 5th birthday?!? Where did the time go?

So I have decided to start planning their birthday parties now...you see I will also be planning a baby shower for my Sister In Law (FiDesigns) that will be somewhere in this same time frame. Now you know why I titled this blog "Planning Early So I Won't Stress Later". So in preparation for the parties, I have been doing some looking.

I have decided to a "Monkey" theme for my little monkey's 2nd Birthday. Here is where I am having some problems with the decision making process. I have found 2 Monkey theme party gear I like.... I can't decide which color to go with. So I need some input....any comments would be greatly appreciated.

Here are the Monkey Party Supplies:

Red & Yellow

Turq., Yellow & Brown

I really like both of them. I am still working on the big boys theme...as soon as I find what I like I will post pictures. Also, if you have any food, game or gift bag ideas send them my way. Back to looking.

Bethany

SALE on all soldered pendants on ETSY

I have marked all of my soldered pendants on ETSY down to $12.00. Sale runs Monday, July 13th til Friday, July 17th.Another sale is the making for next week!!!

Bethany