One Crazy Weekend!

Like most weekends for us things are a little crazy. However this past weekend took the cake. We had not 1, not 2, not even 3 but 4 parties to attend. 2 on Saturday and 2 on Sunday. Here is how it played out:

Brayden's 1st Birthday - We first attended Brayden's party with Grandma along with us. Joey slept for the first 2 hours which gave me time to eat some food and catch up with some old friends. Hailey had a lot of fun and was very excited that John was there to play with. The entertainment was great. First there were 2 girls dressed up as clowns and they sang songs and danced with the kids. They even did face painting and tatoos which Hailey loved and showed off her butterfly tatoo all day. Joey finally woke up and just in time to see Mickey Mouse. Hailey was so excited! She went right over to him and gave him a high five. Then Mickey sat in a chair and each kid took turns sitting on his lap for a picture. Hailey was first and waited patiently while I threw Joey on Mickey's lap. Joey flipped out and the picture is so funny! He'll hate it and me when he gets older but it still makes me giggle. We waved goodbye and Hailey told Mickey we would see him very soon. (Joey's picture to follow once it is scanned)

Erica's Birthday - Next we went over to Uncle Mark and Aunt Tracy's for Erica's birthday cake. The theme was tinker bell and Erica and Dana came outside to help the kids into the house the second I pulled up. The kids had a great time playing and we ended the night not too late to rest for another busy day tomorrow.

Aidan's 4th Birthday - Sunday started with a trip to the Science Museum in Queens to celebrate Aidan Jack's 4th Birthday. I can't believe he is 4 already which only makes me think about the fact that Hailey is going to be 3 in a month. Hailey was greeted immediately by Aidan who walked her all around while holding her hand. The kids had fun playing with the trains and constructing buildings with big soft blocks. Joey & Nathaniel had a great time too playing with the big train table. Hailey had the best time playing in the rocket ship and eating the chocolate covered oreos that Tito Florante & Tita Cheryl had for everyone.

Brooke's 1st Birthday - Our last party was to celebrate Baby Brooke's 1st Birthday. That is how Hailey refers to her, "Baby Brooke". The party was at an American Legion Hall in Lindenhurst with DJ entertainment. And what kids birthday party would not be complete without a puppet show and of course Elmo. (Elmo was a nice switch from all the Mickey and Minnie Mouse citings we have been having lately!) Everyone had a great time especially the kids. Hailey enjoyed getting yet another tatoo and all the goodies the DJ was handing out (ie: hats, whistles, beaded necklaces and sun glasses.) Joey loved the fact that he could run around in this huge room without anyone yelling at him. Although, I did have to refrain him from running up to the puppet show and grabbing the puppet off the performers hand. What a sight that would have been! Happy Birthday Brooke!