The Littles’ Birthday Bash ~ 2015

At the start of summer I have this amazing work-out routine that gets me totally ready for bathing suit weather. It’s my annual Wright Family Birthday Marathon, which involves stuffing my face with as much cake, ice cream and frosting as I can muster…all in honor of Yours Truly (May 4), the Hubs (June 9), the Little Mister (June 15), and the Little Miss (July 9) turning yet another year older.

We should really swap the sweets for some carrots and cardio, but where’s the fun in that?!?

It’s always a highlight to celebrate the Little Mister and Little Miss with family and with friends…even if my waistline is “augmented” in the process. This year we whooped it up with some great pals at Pump it Up.

It was such a great group of kids, which included cousins and pals from preschool, church, playgroup, and our neighborhood. We love them all, and all their silly ways!

The (many) Littles kicked off the party by burning their (boundless) energy in the play arenas…

And then they refueled in the party room with some snacks and cupcakes. All this to say that the kiddos started the morning pretty keyed up and ended it completely wired and batty!

To all my parent friends out there who attended, all I can say is…you’re welcome.

But with faces like these there’s no way you can be mad. Can I hear an “Amen”?!?

I just love those sweet cheeks.

We love birthdays. And this one was pretty darn fun.

Especially when I came home to a clean house and put my (very HAPPY and very TIRED) kids down for a nap.

Amen!!!

Birthday Time! (Family Style)

Who needs just one birthday party when you can have LOTS?!?

This post is in honor of the Little Mister turning THREE and the Little Miss turning FIVE…and all of the fun we had celebrating with family!

HAPPY 3rd BIRTHDAY, LIL MISTER!

HAPPY 5th BIRTHDAY, LIL MISS!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY indeed!

And the Lil Sir says…

“All these birthday parties are Mmmmm Mmmmm Good!”

Beachin’

In early June our ragtag crew enjoyed a week at our happy place – Emerald Isle beach.

BLISS.

Well, except for all of the child-related WORK we still had to do…the word “vacation” certainly takes on a whole new meaning when children are involved. But in all honesty it wasn’t so bad. The Littles were crazy thrilled to be at the beach AND we were joined by Nena and Pops who always give us lots and lots of help.

WIN!

We had such a nice week, full of beachin’, birthdays, and so much sugar- and sun-induced silliness. Just the way a summer vacation ought to be.

I’ll let the photos speak for themselves…

And note (as I do every year) that I want (need!) a beach house…STAT.

I’d also like to note that we did not, in fact, get attacked by any sharks.

WIN AGAIN!

The beach trip also marked the Big Man’s 34th birthday, thus ending the 1 month + 5 day span I have to endure each year, when he reminds me (often) that he is a whole 2 years younger than me. To which I remind him that women live longer than men, so I was just hedging my bets.