So fast.

I can't believe how fast the summer is going by. We have been super busy. Last week, Jake had cub scout camp. He seemed to really like it. I think it was good for him to get away from all the girls in our house. On Saturday, Elise had a birthday party. Today is her birthday, she's 10! She's very excited about being 2 digits. I can't believe she's that old. It makes me feel older.

For Elise's party we did a rock n' roll theme. The invitations were back stage passes that we made. We told everyone to come in a rockin' outfit. There were a total of 8 girls. When all the girls got here, we had them pair off and do each others hair and make up. I had bought some rockin' props for them too. (like: boas, beads, silver bangles, inflatable guitars, plastic tamborines) We teased up some of the girls hair to look like eighties rockers. They looked awesome! After hair and makeup, we let the girls pick music. Ben had built a little stage, and had set up a mic and spotlights. The girls had so much fun doing karaoke and acting like rock stars! Ben chased the girls around with his camera like he was the paparazzi. It was so much fun. We did the usual cake and presents, then we ended with a guitar shaped pinata.

As soon as Ben gets the pics on the computer, I'll post them.

--Continuing with our crazy summer.. This weekend we head to MD for my family reunion. We'll be there from Saturday through Monday. I haven't seen some of my cousins for almost 10 years! It should be a blast. Then we'll be heading to VA beach to do some camping with Ben's family. And pretty soon after that, school starts! This summer has been a whirlwind of activity. I am looking forward to the new school year. Hopefully, it will be a bit more peaceful around here once school starts.