Last week was a busy one at the Richie's house, not only do the fall activities typically start this week, but for us, this week is dotted with birthday celebrations!!
On Sunday night (the 6th), Jaysen had a handful of friends come to spend the night and celebrate his 14th birthday on Monday.
14-17 year old guys aren't hard to please; pizza, soda, Double-Stuff Oreos and M&M's was about all it took to satisfy!!
Wednesday night we kicked off fall with our youth group friends at a black Light party packed with games and Rita's water ice.
Thursday morning was the Ladies Tea at church; it's always so fun to come up with a decorating plan for the ladies! They love to see what we've come up with!! This time we celebrated Fall and I knew that my plaid blankets were going to be perfect, coupled with my vintage thermos collection and a few other rustic things, I think it turned out just right!!
Thursday was also my son Jon's 24th birthday!! We had soccer practice, then it was cancelled and we had to run to the nearest wholesale shop to pick up everything we needed for the biggest celebration of the week coming Sunday. He and his girlfriend went out to dinner and we all met back up at the house later and celebrated at 10:00!!!! #livingtherichielife has come into play. We are a busy family but not too busy to celebrate one another -even if it is at 10 pm!! lol
Little pockets of time throughout the week were spent preparing for a larger gathering to come on Sunday the 13th. But before that, Julia had her first soccer game of the season on Saturday, the 12th, which also happened to be Jessica's 19th birthday!!!! I'm exhausted just typing this!! It was a busy, busy week - but filled with such wonderful things!!!
Thursday was also my son Jon's 24th birthday!! We had soccer practice, then it was cancelled and we had to run to the nearest wholesale shop to pick up everything we needed for the biggest celebration of the week coming Sunday. He and his girlfriend went out to dinner and we all met back up at the house later and celebrated at 10:00!!!! #livingtherichielife has come into play. We are a busy family but not too busy to celebrate one another -even if it is at 10 pm!! lol
Bill and I are the coaches for her team, which actually means Bill is the coach, Joe helps coach at practice and my name is on the roster as assistant coach! lol I like to think of myself more like the team mom. My girl killed it in goal for the entire game!!! The girls played a GREAT game and won 3-2!!
Jessica came home from college on Saturday night around 10:00 and we were in full party prep for the next day. Using left over cake mix, Julia made a cake for Jessica in, yes, a metal bowl and presented it to her at MIDNIGHT!!!!! You thought 10:00 was bad?!? Remember #livintherichielife? Yep, it's just how we do!!
Sunday morning came quickly and there were still lots of things to accomplish before our last celebration of the week!! There are so many pictures that I'd love to share from Sunday, but I'll spare you!
We had the honor of throwing Jon and Cali a baby shower for Oliver Lee, due to join us in November!! Here are just a few shots.
They got so many great gifts and Oliver is so very loved already!! The rain held off, the sun came out, friends and family gathered, children ran and laughed, the dogs loved being outside all day and my heart was overflowing with gratitude!!
To top off an incredible day (and week), after the last gift was opened, Jon took a knee and asked his love if she would marry him!!!! "Calaine Ann Graham, will you marry me?" After a few moments and some tears, he stood up and proclaimed, "SHE SAID YES!!!!!" It was such a sweet moment!! My momma heart was bursting!!!
What moments, big or small, are you celebrating this month? I'd love to hear from you!!
God Bless <3
Lorraine