The Whirlwind that has been May

Well, my friends, we have celebrated the last birthday of the year.

Whew.

And you know what ... I worked really hard the afternoon of Chris' birthday to get stuff done so that we could enjoy a few hours together after the kids went to bed, and do you know what I did? I fell asleep on the couch. Yep. That "Do you mind if close my eyes just five minutes?" turned into a very disoriented me a few hours later. Ah well. :o) Somehow, I do suspect that five birthdays, an anniversary, a K5 program, multiple weeks of family visiting, a basement remodel, neck trouble, and moving eight years of storage all in the space of 33 days is sufficient to wear anyone out.

What follows is a whirlwind glimpse of May ...

We have primer on the walls in one of the basement bedrooms, the stairwell, and the den, the bathroom is quite functional, and the storage room actually has the final coat of paint. So thankful we got this done when we did--I spent the next weekend flat in bed due to an acute case of stiff neck. Hoping not to repeat that anytime soon! And VERY thankful to be feeling better! (And very thankful for a wonderful chiropractor!)

The primer and bathroom was in preparation for Grandma and Grandpa's visit ... no significant work projects this time--just enjoying being together. :o) (Although, we still managed to move the water heater, paint the storage room, prepare the shelving, and move all of the storage back home just 2 days before our 2 month contract expired--so glad for Grandpa's trailor!) Cameras were in short supply, but the kids had a blast with G&G visiting the park, the Children's Museum, Chick-fil-A ...

Hannah had her K5 program ... she did a great job as Mrs. Flop! So proud of you, Pumpkin!!

Hannah's birthday dinner guests of choice were our friends the R-ys ... (albeit, they enjoyed dinner with us on our anniversary since they were leaving town the morning of Hannah's birthday)

Here's Hannah with her birthday cake ...

And our little lady wearing her birthday gifts from us ... the necklace now resides on its third generation as Grandpa originally gave it to Grandma.

We celebrated my birthday on the same day we moved all of the storage back in. I was VERY spoiled to have Grandma here to do all of the cooking for my birthday dinner! Mmmmm! And Grandma and Grandpa also babysat the kids for us the evening prior so that we could enjoy a nice long evening out, complete with dinner and summer clothes shopping! :o)

Daddy crested the hill ...

And our friends goats have all delivered their babies ...
And of course, after visiting the farm, one needs a bath.
Such has been May. :o)

I love birthdays and family and renovation progress, but I must say I'm glad to be settling back into a more normal (somewhat slower) routine.