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It’s been a busy couple of weeks.  What, with a new niece being born, a new Godbaby being born, Jack and Maria starting a new school, Luke starting a new school and Sam starting school for the first time ever… oh, and Dan’s birthday.  What else?  Well, there was the neighbor’s complaint about the dog barking at 6:45 a.m., but whatever.

So, I’ve been slacking on the blog. But not to worry!  I’m here today to update you on all the excitement occurring in our household!

You saw the pictures of my beautiful new Godbaby, but here is one now of my new niece:

Her name is Abby and she is now the youngest of the grandbabies on Dan’s side of the family.  Think this little girl will be spoiled?  (Hint:  her mother is the youngest of 6 and is the only girl.)  We will be seeing this beauty in just a few days.  The kids cannot wait!

Speaking of not being able to wait, yesterday we celebrated Dan’s THIRTY-NINTH birthday.  (Is he old or what?)  As soon as the kids were home from school, I had them blowing up helium balloons, wrapping gifts, decorating a banner and baking a cake.   We wanted to surprise Dan.  The problem was, there was too much waiting time.  Dan doesn’t get home until 6:30ish and the kids were finished decorating by 5.  They were in their hiding places with their party squeakers and party hats, ready to go long before Dan was due home.  Jack called him several times, so I’m sure Dan had NO CLUE what was going on.  But, we had fun!

Lukie's ready!

Surprise!

Dan didn’t get to blow out his own candles and his gifts were unwrapped for him.  But at least he got to eat cake!

Also this week, my little boys started preschool.  Sammy for the first time.

The backpack is as big as he is!

Brothers

Back home after the first day. Love that crown!