Birthday parties x 2

This weekend was a lot of fun. I probably did more running around then I should have, but I've had a rough week missing Jacob, Samuel not sleeping, and just wanting to get back to a semi-social life. On Friday, I attended a friend's reenlistment. When it was over, about 15 of us went to Joe's Crab Shack for lunch. I didn't have civilian clothes to change into, and it was H-O-T outside!!! Samuel hadn't slept much all week, so I went home, showered, and got a 50 minute nap before picking him up. Hey, every little bit helps. On Friday night he went to bed at 9 PM, and woke up Saturday at 8 PM. Hooray for 11 hours!!!

Saturday he woke up, had a bottle, played for a bit, and went back down. While he slept, I was able to finish the birthday present for Sunday's birthday. He slept about an hour, and then I got us both ready and headed to VA Beach. We went to Matthew's 3rd birthday party at a Bounce House.

Having refreshments when we got there

Matthew's "Cars"-themed party

Samuel and my coworker Melissa (we attended her daughter's party Sunday)

He couldn't really play on the bouncy stuff, but they did have baby toys. He loved playing with this thing, and closing the little doors with the animals in it.

Goodbye!

Look at me!

He pulled himself up all by himself and did his happy booty dance.  :)

Samuel and his girlfriend Katie (Yes, I've already arranged it. They will get married.)  ;)

Cute couple

Patting Katie on the back

Checking out her pretty dress

I don't think Katie approved of his wet bib

Awww!

Talking to my (future) daughter-in-law

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On Saturday night Samuel slept 12 hours!!! I hope the sleepless nights are a thing of the past for now. We got up, ate, and then went to Lyla's 2nd birthday party at the Zoo. When we got there, Samuel was still asleep so he didn't get to see the animal presentation at the beginning. He did wake up in time for refreshments.

Lyla, the birthday girl, petting the millipede

One of the animals we got to pet

Opening up the purse I made her

Where's Lyla???

Giraffe cake

See, Samuel really did make it to the party.

Melissa, Tyler, and Lyla Short

Stroller Patrol- Ashley with Samuel, Brittney with Abby, and Nicole with Katie

Now it's 6:30 PM and Samuel has been asleep about 30 minutes. We have both eaten dinner, and the house is pretty clean. The plan is a bath for him, vacuum really quickly, put him to bed, and shower and bed for me. Tomorrow starts another busy week, and I want to start the week rested.

Thanks for looking!