Lexi's birthday party, family visits and Kyler starts Jr high

Lexi's tea party birthday party:

 

 I had been planning the party and sorting ideas for a month, then spent weeks preparing--making tissue flowers, paper hats, shopping for tea cups/pots/gloves/hat/dress, the cake decided to be difficult, I was busy, exhausted and ready to give up. But I had a vision of the perfect, girly tea party for my super sweet (nearly) 9 year old and I persisted. The outcome? An overworked, grumpy mama with a happy birthday girl.
I'd do it all over again in a heartbeat.

 While Grandma, Grandpa and aunt Nicole were here, we decided to stay on the coast. The weather was absolutely perfect.

 Kyler's first day of Jr. high (6th grade). I know we've all heard the generic "time flies" before. But...what happened!? My baby boy seems to be growing into a young man in the blink of an eye. I'm glad I can say I am truly proud of him and honored I get to be his mama. I am positive his greatness will continue.

and yes, I cried.