This post is going to be picture overloaded as I'd rather get this posted now than to separate it into two different posts...cause lets be real, that second post may take another 2 weeks to get done..ugh!
I threw my brother, his wife and their new son a baby shower on October 18th in Sioux Falls. The kids and I headed up on the 15th to do the shower shopping and prep work and to get some visiting in before the big day. Luckily some of our favorite people arrived the same day as us, more favorites on Friday, and the rest on Saturday. Such a fun week/end.
My nephew, Jaxon, was born on Sept 14th and he's the sweetest new addition to our family. Congratulations Jeremy and Katie!
Brace yourselves now...there coming...and there here, all 34!...
On Wednesday after we arrived at the hotel, we unloaded some of the stuff to make room for Nana's luggage (we brought A LOT of stuff this trip!)...we then headed to the airport to pick up Nana...the kids were so excited!
My sister and her family were also headed into town at the same time, so they met us at our hotel to surprise Nana because we told her they couldn't make it this weekend. We're so nice, but who doesn't love a nice welcoming surprise?! After the surprise, mom was hungry so we headed to Applebee's (because it was across the street from our hotel, and convenient!) The kids played with stickers while we waited for our food.
After dinner, we headed to my aunts house and took the kids swimming...well we watched. None of us adults wanted to get in the pool this weekend. All the kids had floaties on, so I didn't feel I need to. Sterling's a little fish and Xander, well, he'll just sit on the step the whole time. Not much to worry about there, IMO.
On Thursday we spent 4 hours at the mall! All the kids did surprisingly well, but it probably helped that we let them all run free...it was also this little boys birthday on the 18th...Happy Birthday Bode!
We split ways so I could run to the party store and Sams Club, we met back up at Buffalo Wild Wings. My group got there first so we sat and waited for our seats and while we waited, Xander kept watching a guy play in the toy grabbing game. The guy noticed Xander was watching him closely so he kept playing until he won. When he did, he walked over and gave Xander this Halloween stuffed animal. Such a nice guy. But then it started something and ALL the kids wanted one.
Friday morning, my brother and his family arrived. We went to breakfast with them at the Pancake House. So good. Sterling loved holding Jaxon. She was always by his side!
After breakfast some went shopping again, but my group (my mom, kids, and I) went to my aunts house to start prepping for the party. We had the honor to watch Jaxon too so Katie could get some sleep since they drove all night and she hadn't got more than an hour of sleep.
The one and only nap they took
While the kids were sleeping, I made the pumpkin bars and did all the cutting for the party. After everyone got back from their shopping, they helped me wrap all the chocolate bars and put them in their bags with the thank you cards. Thank you everyone!
This handsome little man stayed away for 2 hours, it was so much fun having him next to me on the floor as I prepped for his party!
Friday night, Sterling decided to go swimming with the kids. I don't remember if Xander went down to swim or just hang out. Someone was surely watching him though :) While the kids were hanging with their cousins, I stayed up with my mom, sister and sister in law and we coated the pretzels and oreos. Wow what an experience that was! But, now that we know how that Wilton Melts work, we'll definitely use them again.
Saturday, the big day. Kids got a hold of my phone.
I was busy setting up the tables. My mom and aunt ran to get us lunch, my sister and her husband ran to pick up my uncle, then to the Harley store to pick up the stuffed dog for the diaper motorcycle I made (idea from this site)
The well wish cards for baby Jaxon
Guess how many M & Ms game
The gift table. I also decided to have everyone bring a book and enter for a prize. I used the wagon to put the books from everyone. And I hung the letter "N" backwards. And didn't notice until the end of the shower. Of course.
Close up of the diaper motorcycle
My grandpa and his great-grandson
Opening gifts
Kids. I love this. Carter pulling Eden around in the mini wagon.
Obligatory pictures
My mom and all the "old" people, ha!
My mom, niece Taylor (brother's oldest kid), Grandpa and Jaxon, and my brother
All of my cousins (that came) with our kids and grandpa
I didn't get a chance to hold Jaxon all day so at the end of the night, I had some time with him...but then 2 little kids had to be by my side too
Worn out kid!
Sunday morning everyone was leaving so kids played at my aunts house, where we spent 99% of our time anyway.
After everyone left and we cleaned up my aunts place, my aunt came up with a game of bowling for the kids. They LOVED it!
We then went out for a walk to get some fresh air
Let His light shine through!
Monday morning we said goodbye to Nana and headed home
It was a fun weekend and great seeing all the family that came.
Busy. Chaotic at times. But fun!
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