40

My 40th birthday started with flowers from Francis and the sweetest card. Then I took the kids to school and headed to my hair appointment. My friend Srey made my hair fabulous and I  snapped this selfie because I want to remember exactly what I looked like the day I turned 40. 

Then, Kali had a half day so I picked her up and we went to lunch at the Yard with my Mom and I ate my favorite dish there--the California Roll appetizer (try it, it's delicious) In the afternoon I picked up Kai and Kora and it was business as usual. Homework, making dinner and soccer practice. 

Then that weekend it was time to PARTY! Friends met up at Blue Martini and it was SO much fun. From friends I've known since preschool to friends I've met recently, it was perfect. I say this a lot but I am sooooo lucky to have so many awesome people in my life.  

So far, 40 is GREAT!

Seven

Kora turned 7 and had her first ever friends birthday party. It was a mermaid theme and the girls had a great time swimming with (Kali in a mermaid tail) and making mermaid slime. Kali was VERY helpful and the girls had a great time. Kora said it was the best party ever so I'd say that's a real Mom win :)

Twelve

On Kai's birthday we went up to Dewey afer he opened gifts to spend the weekend at my brother's little farm. Kai shot his arrows and threw his knives and had a great time. 

The following weekend he had his birthday party with soccer and school friends. 

 Kora, of course, jumped right into the party!

 The boys, swam, played soccer, frisbee, ate lots of junk food and had a great time.

 I made the cake in a hurry so it's a mess but they ate it all up!

 Happy Birthday to the best son we could ask for!

14

Gingerbread Party

Kora had her adorable friends over for a Gingerbread party. They made houses, cookies and an ornament. It was so cute listening to them talk and sing along with the Christmas music I had playing.