The "Finnster, et al."

Sunday was a busy morning.  Long Hollow has moved Sunday School up by 15 minutes.  It doesn't sound like a lot, but when you struggle to there on time as is - 15 minutes can be brutal.  Well I didn't have time to bandage Sam's arm before we left so I brought his medicine and wrap with us.  When we got out of the car at church I decided to go ahead and bandage Sam's arm.  Somehow or another I dropped the bright blue wrap.  I thought that I dropped it out of the car.  Before crawling on my hands and knees in the parking lot I checked the car - zilch!  Hands and knees is it.  Even after my ridiculous display I still couldn't find the wrap.  We scratched the whole idea and took Sam in as is. When I picked Sam up from Sunday School I noticed that his teacher had bandaged his arm. After church we traveled to Manchester for Finn's birthday party at Nana and Papa's house.   Nana, Papa, Emily, Zac, Cooper and Hank were all at Gavin's wedd...

Saturday was Finn's birthday party.  He spent the night before with Gran so that I could get some work done before the party.  I did some wrapping, some cooking and some decorating before the party started. Grandad and Gigi came over early to help with some of the set up.  Gran brought Finn over around 9:30 and helped with the food. Finn wanted a "Ninja Turtles" party.  I did my best to oblige.  We had Ninja Turtles plates, cups, napkins,  centerpieces, table clothes and banners.  We also served Ninja Turtles food - pizza (of course) and ooze (green jello).  In addition we had green Cool Aide, Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream (because it was green) and green cake. Since it was such a nice day (perfect weather - the best weather we have ever had for one of Finn's parties) we had most of the party outside.  The kids played outside on the swing set and in the bouncy house for most of the party. Finn and Sam had a great time together befo...