Level 8 Unlocked

Friday night we headed to the local trampoline park to celebrate X's 8th birthday with a few 😉 of his friends.

This was the first time we have hosted a party there.

It was seriously one of the easiest parties I have ever hosted!

They ordered pizzas and supplied the water, plates and napkins.

Ready to celebrate our FAVORITE 8 year old!

X isn't a huge cake/cupcake person, so we opted for some yummy donuts instead!

They were a huge hit amongst the kids and parents :)

Those donuts were so good!

They were from the Kroger bakery if you are looking for a yummy and inexpensive dessert.

We set up the donuts and treat bags and were ready for all of X's friends to arrive!

One by one all 16+ boys made their way in and then downstairs to jump.

If the boys weren't playing by the basketball hoops, they were climbing the rock wall,

or on the dodge ball court.

The dodge ball court is definitely their favorite place to be!

Of course, X's favorite part was when the lights go off and the glow lights come on!

After jumping for an hour, it was time for pizza!

They were all pumped for donuts too!

And I cracked up with how excited they all get to see X open his presents!

They headed back downstairs for a little more jumping before the our two hour party came to a close.

X has a small school project that he had to take a picture with his Flat Gingy over the weekend.

I cracked up because a handful of kids brought theirs as well!

We couldn't ask for better friends for X!

He had such a great evening celebrating his 8th birthday!

Thank you to all that reached out with text messages, DM's, etc. to wish our special guy happy birthday 😄

XOXO ~ Vanessa

8 Is Great!

Today my best guy is 8 years old.

But technically not until 11:33pm 😉

He was thisclose to being born on the 6th.

He actually asked if he could stay up tonight until he officially turns 8 😂

Too bad it is a school night 😏

Despite the time of day it is official, it's Xavier's birthday today!

While a lot of moms want their kids to stay young forever, I honestly love each year he gets older.

Each new year brings along a new set of skills and challenges of course, but it also brings along even more love and pride that he is mine 😊

We are beyond proud of what Xavier has accomplished in school, sports, and life overall.

We can't wait to see what the rest of God's plan looks like for X!

Whatever it is I am sure he is meant to do some amazing things 😊

And now for a little stroll down memory lane 💗

December 5, 2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

Last night of being a 7 year old 😜

I hope you have the best birthday ever Xavier!

Mommy and Daddy love you so much!

We know that 8 is going to be GREAT for you!

XOXO ~ Vanessa

The Friday Faves #34

 Happy Friday!

Pretty much from here on out our weekends are full of #allthethings

but I'm still glad it is the weekend!

I'm linking up with Andrea, Narci & Erika again today for...

We kicked off our weekend last week with a end of summer cookout with some friends :)

I took exactly 3 pictures the entire night :/

All three were of these cute boys!

On Saturday we headed north to the Marblehead Lighthouse on Lake Erie for my step brother's 10th anniversary vow renewal.

It was hot outside, but the view was gorgeous!

We snapped a few photos by the water before the ceremony began.

You can't see it in my pictures, but Cedar Point is just across the water behind the bridal party.

It was a great setting for this couple (and their family) since they go to Cedar Point all the time :)

I couldn't resist snapping this picture of X when I saw this during a prayer 😍

They had a nice and simple reception after the ceremony with some yummy BBQ!

Monday night we had 2nd Grade Orientation!

X wasn't terribly thrilled for school to start, but once we got there and he got in his classroom and such he was pumped!

And it didn't hurt that he already loves his teacher for this year ;)

I shared this poem on Instagram Tuesday night...

And just like that it was Wednesday morning!

The first day of school was finally here! 🙌

I took the obligatory first day pictures and asked him my normal questions :)

We had to snap a pic of his new Fortnite backpack too!

And a few more pics once we arrived at school :)

X is so excited that one of his very best friends is in his class this year!

These two have been friends since they were just a few months old!

We are all so excited for this year!

I am sure it will be amazing :)

In blog news I asked for your help this week for quick and easy dinner ideas.

And in my Our Home Renovation series I shared our ideas and inspiration for Xavier's Bathroom.

 And last, but certainly not least....I came across this the other day and it NEEDED to be shared!

 And just like that the first week of school (and back in the office) is officially over!

Ready for lots of soccer practice and my fantasy football draft!

And Cleveland Browns football too! :)

What are your weekend plans?

XOXO ~ Vanessa