.busy.boys.: Party!

Wow! What a full weekend. We headed up to Montana for Desmond's birthday party but had to do the obligatory doctor visit first. We left first thing on Friday. Did a lunch and nap stop and then headed straight to the doctor's office. Waited and waited and waited but finally got in (yes, we had an appointment but they were "behind") and impressed the doc with our boys' abilities. Then we had to stay in the exam room to get blood drawn which went as well as it could. The nice part was that the phlebotomist got both boys on the first try. All that made for a late bedtime but it had to be done.

Friday night we stayed up late decorating for the birthday boy and making party preparations. Saturday morning dawned with excitement and the birthday boy was up bright and early immediately enamored with the decorations (especially the balloons). Last minute party details were taken care of then - we partied. Presents first (what else with a 2 year old?) saving a particular big one from Gramps and Gma till the end that enclosed a ride-on fire truck with many bells and whistles. Once that was opened the boy's attention was lost for good. =) Then we had cake (made by yours truly)! The boy blew out the candles like a pro (we've been working on it for awhile). =)

We ended up with an open afternoon after naps (we had hoped to have more company but it didn't work out) and found out about a corn maze with animals and kid stuff less than a mile away so ... we went for a short while to watch pigs race, slide down the big slide, look at the corn and do the kiddie maze. Des loved it all as did Jax.

While doing all our running around Marc noticed that the brakes weren't quite right and the tough decision was made to stay another day to get it fixed. It was a tough decision because Marc had hoped to get some catching up done at work and home. Sunday we went to church and finished our errands. We also worked in a trip to Cabella's to see all the animals and fish (which are a big hit with little boys!).

Monday Marc was up bright and early to take the car in. When it was done we had barely enough time to pack and leave by 1p (nap time)! Home again to unpack and get back to the grind. We have spent our week playing with birthday presents and encouraging Jax to keep on the move. He is pulling himself up on everything in sight and gets livid if I don't let him walk from place to place (I have to hold his hands still).

I think I have some funny video to upload but I have to sort through them all first. In the meantime here are some pics.