It all started on Friday, September 7th, 2012 about 7:00 a.m. I began to straighten and clean the house up somewhat while waiting for Misti to arrive and start setting up for Dakota's "blackout" party tonight. Dakota told her some time back that he wanted a night time neon party for both boys AND girls. Yep, it's official, he's now a TEENAGER!!
The hardest part was trying to figure out how to make the huge video screen work, but Misti was finally able to hook it up with the wii, which was a hit (Wii Dance) and thanks to their Aunt Michelle.
It was a really long day, but finally 7:00 p.m. arrived and his party was underway! You can't really tell it in these pic's, but everything is glow in the dark and glow sticks, bracelets, necklaces, blinky lights in the balloons, and all kinds of artwork done with glow sticks are hanging all over the place. Plus helium filled balloons. Oh yeah, the cake is even a Betty Cake.........how lucky are these kids?
Here's a couple of photos from that night that I know in years to come he will treasure. My favorite part of the evening was seeing how much fun everyone was having!
Happy Birthday Sweetie!! My wish for you is that you always keep this bond with your friends.
OMG!! I felt horrible for Tyler when Dakota opened his Google pad (Nexus 7 Tablet). He asked if Dakota got that because he was 13 and I told him yes. He replied, "He's already got a phone!" Now he's upset that Dakota has a phone, and now, a tablet! Tyler has been asking for an iPad ever since they came out. Does this make me a bad granny?
Tyler and his friend, Julian, spent the night and we woke up early so we could go to breakfast at McDonald's then to Jervey Gantt for Dakota's football game. Dakota's team (Cowboys) played against the Knights and whipped 'em - 30 to 6. They let the other team score at the very end of the game. I wasn't able to stay for the entire game since the team that was up before them was postponed midway due to the thunder and lightning show; followed by enough rain to wet everything good (like the seats)! Dakota's game was supposed to have started at 11:20 a.m., but it didn't start until well after noon. So, I brought Julian and Tyler back home with me around 1:00 p.m. so I could vacuum out the pool from last night. Here's a couple of photos from the game........so sorry I wasn't able to stay and watch Dakota play quarterback for part of the game. Check out these do's Tyler did!
Finished vacuuming out the pool just in time. Party starts at 2:00 and he's already got a guest, but I'm pretty much done, just have to skim the leaves off the top, courtesy of my neighbors sycamore and oak trees! I felt really bad because I was in SO much pain from Dakota's party that I could hardly stand up and take photos for Tyler's party (I promise, I'll make it up to him on another B-day). I spent most of Tyler's party in the house watching a movie; besides my feet and legs hurting so bad that I could hardly stand, it was unbearably hot!! They had a great time though and I did force myself to go out once in a while and take photos. Here's just a few of my favorites.
Did I redeem myself?
Oh yes!! He's a happy camper now!
Google is awesome! Tyler's tablet wouldn't charge so I called Google (on a Sunday no less) and they will be shipping him out a new one. All we have to do is put the one that won't charge in the box upon receipt and return it. How easy is that?!! This sold me on Google and I'm thinking Santa will bring me one for Christmas!
(This photo of Tyler is from May 27, 2012 since he no longer wears braces.)
God, I LOVE these kids and as the title of this blog goes..........while I wasn't watching, they were growing up, only I AM watching........I just can't stop it. I am able however, to take lots of photos so they won't be like I am. There's very few photos of me growing up and even fewer of my parents and grandparents. SO, if you're reading this, remember how short a time you really have and snap some photos for future generations, they'll be glad you did!!
I hope you guys had as much fun as I did watching you.....HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! Love you both, bunches.
OH! Before I forget, I want to thank my brother for coming and helping out! Jeff, you did a great job on the yard........thank you!!
I hope Dakota and Tyler realize how much work Misti (their mom) put into their parties. What a great mom. Thanks to her, their parties were awesome successes!! Congratulations on a job well done!!
This probably should have been broken down into multiple posts, but I was just too tired.........sorry, it's so long!
